06-16-14 PCOTSEGO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
OTSEGO PRAIRIE CENTER
June 16, 2014
7:00 PM
Call to Order.
Chair Black called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
Roll Call: Chair Pam Black; Commissioners: David Thompson, Richard Nichols, Aaron
Stritesky, Steve Schuck and Jim Kolles. Absent: Commissioner Tammie Fallon.
City Council: CM Vern Heidner. Staff: Daniel Licht, City Planner; and Tami Loff, City
Clerk.
1. Consider the following minutes:
1.1 May 5, 2014 Planning Commission.
Commissioner Schuck motioned to approve as written. Seconded by
Commissioner Thompson. All in favor. Motion carried.
2. Public Hearin__ items:
tems:
2.1 Arbor Creek 3rd:
A. CUP/PUD amendment to allow a reduction in the required setback from
MacIver Avenue from 65 feet to 50 feet.
City Planner Licht presented the Planning Report.
Applicant Tom Bakritges, KHovnanian Homes, was present and agreed with the staff
report as presented.
City Clerk Loff attested that all the proper noticing, posting and publishing has been
completed.
Chair Black opened the Public Hearing at 7:07 PM. Hearing no public comment Chair
Black closed the Public Hearing at 7:08 PM.
Commissioner Nichols noted a clerical error on page 2 of the staff report; the second
paragraph should read October 14, 2002.
Commissioner Nichols motioned to approve the PUD -CUP for Arbor Creek 3rd
Addition subject to the four conditions listed in the staff report. Seconded by
Commissioner Stritesky. All in favor. Motion carried.
2.2 Gateway North Building #5.
City Planner Licht presented the Planning Report.
Applicant Dale Emter, Duke Realty, was present and agreed with the staff report as
presented. Chair Black asked the estimated timeline of the project. Mr. Emter said
construction to begin in August and occupied by February 2015.
City Clerk Loff attested that all the proper noticing, posting and publishing has been
completed.
Chair Black opened the Public Hearing at 7:27 PM. Hearing no public comment Chair
Black closed the Public Hearing at 7:32 PM.
There was discussion on the forcemain under Building #5. Commissioner Schuck
questioned who would be liable if it would need to be dug up. City staff said there are
additional pipes and that the pipe can be pulled out from the side without affecting the
building. There was discussion on the wetland bank requirements. Commissioner
Nichols said that he feels even the small wetlands do have a value and that the City
should pursue establishment of local wetland banks for when wetlands are impacted by
development in the City. Commissioner Schuck stated his concern with the forcemain
under building five who would be liable if it should fail; would the building owners be
responsible for the cost. CM Heidner explained the system with the two additional
pipes.
Commissioner Thompson motioned to recommend City Council approval of
Gateway North 4t" Addition Final Plat, Site and Building Plans for Gateway
North Building and vacation of existing drainage and utility easements
subject to the sixteen conditions listed in the staff report. Seconded by
Commissioner Kolles. All in favor. Motion carried.
3. Update on City Council actions.
CM Heidner updated the Commissioners on City Council actions.
4. Update on future Planning Commission Agenda items.
City Clerk Loff said the next scheduled public hearing is July 7.
5. Adjourn.
Commissioner Stritesky motioned to adjourn. Seconded by Commissioner
Schuck. All in favor. Motion carried. Adjourned at 7:49 PM.
Pam Black, Chair
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Tami Loff, City Clerk
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