2.1 Draft Planning Commission Minutes 2023.08.07(DDL)MINUTES OF OTSEGO PLANNING COMMISSION
August 7, 2023
OTSEGO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
OTSEGO PRAIRIE CENTER
August 7, 2023
7:00 PM
Call to Order:
Chair Offerman called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
Roll Call: Chair Alan Offerman, Vice Chair Aaron Stritesky; Commissioners, Charles Foster, Laurie
Jones, Vern Heidner, and Tracy Kincanon
Absent: Pam Black
Also Present: Mayor Jessica Stockamp, Councilmember Ryan Dunlap, Councilmember Brittany
Moores (via Zoom), Councilmember Tina Goede (via Zoom), and Sergent Oltmanns (via Zoom)
Staff: City Planner Daniel Licht and Deputy Clerk Katie Kalland
1. Announcements
No announcements.
2. Consider the Following Minutes
2.1 July 17, 2023 Planning Commission Meeting
Commissioner Heidner motioned to approve the July 11, 2023 minutes as written. Vice Chair
Stritesky seconded. All in favor. Motion carried. 6-0.
3. Public Hearing Item:
3.1 Villas at Kittredge Crossings PUD District Amendment
City Planner Licht gave the planning report.
David Pattberg, Centra Homes (applicant) was present. He spoke about making changes to the
building plans that meet the current market for selling. City Planner Licht stated the plans have
similar architectural features of what was first proposed.
Chair Offerman opened the Public Hearing at 7:06 p.m.
No comments from the public.
Chair Offerman closed the Public Hearing at 7:07 p.m.
Chair Offerman asked if there was a change in ownership of the parcel. Mr. Pattberg stated
Centra Homes and the developer are still in discussion regarding that decision. Chair Offerman
stated he lives in that area and has complaints with the yard not being maintained. City Planner
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Licht stated this has been an outgoing issue with this property. Commission Foster agreed with
Chair Offerman’s complaints. Chair Offerman asked about the trees along Kittredge Parkway.
City Planner Licht stated the trees will stay and will need to be maintained.
Commissioner Foster asked how many units would in Phase 1 and voiced concern of it being a
tight fit. Applicant specified Phase 1 is 26 units. City Planner Licht stated it meets all setback
requirements.
Vice Chair Stritesky asked about space between homes. City Planner Licht answered 14 feet and
it is consistent with the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance.
Vice Chair Stritesky motioned to approve Villas at Kittredge Crossings; PUD Development
Stage Plan Amendment, subject to the conditions listed in the 31 July 2023 Planning Report.
Commissioner Jones seconded. All in favor. Motion carried. 6-0
3.2 Adoption of 2023 Comprehensive Plan Update
City Planner Licht provided a presentation regarding the draft of the 2023 Comprehensive Plan.
Chair Offerman opened the Public Hearing at 7:41 p.m.
No comments from the public.
Chair Offerman closed the Public Hearing at 7:42 p.m.
Commissioner Heidner asked if the average resident would notice many changes with this
update. City Planner Licht stated no, the intent of the plan is to preserve the suburban feel of
the City, but accommodate variety within it.
Commissioner Jones asked why the plan didn’t have a sustainability aspect. City Planner Licht
stated sustainability underlies the policies of the Comprehensive Plan without emphasizing it.
Vice Chair Stritesky motioned to recommend approval of Adoption of 2023 Comprehensive
Plan Update. Commissioner Kincanon seconded. All in favor. Motion carried. 6-0.
5. Updates
5.1 Updates on City Council actions
Mayor Stockamp updated the Planning Commission on recent City Council actions.
5.2 Updates on future Planning Commission Items
City Planner Licht updated the Planning Commission on future Planning Commission Items. The
next scheduled meeting is September 5, 2023.
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6. Adjourn.
Vice Chair Stritesky motioned to adjourn. Seconded by Commissioner Foster. All in favor.
Motion carried. 6-0.
Adjourned at 7:53 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by Katie Kalland, Deputy Clerk