Item 2.1 2023.10.02 Planning Commission MinutesMINUTES OF OTSEGO PLANNING COMMISSION
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OTSEGO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
OTSEGO PRAIRIE CENTER
October 2, 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, Tracy Kincanon, and Pam Black
Also Present: Mayor Jessica Stockamp and Councilmember Ryan Dunlap
Staff: City Planner Daniel Licht and Deputy Clerk Katie Kalland
1. Announcements
No announcements.
2. Consider the Following Minutes
2.1 September 5, 2023 Planning Commission Meeting
Vice Chair Stritesky motioned to approve the September 5, 2023 minutes as written.
Commissioner Black seconded. All in favor. Motion carried. 7-0.
3. Public Hearing Item:
3.1 Kwik Trip Conditional Use Permit
City Planner Licht gave the planning report.
Nicholas Newman, Kwik Trip Inc., LaCrosse, Wisconsin was present (via Zoom). Mr. Newman
stated his objection to the conditions regarding the semi-truck parking as not relevant to this
request and would not agree to them. City Planner Licht stated the overall functionality of the
parking situation is relevant to the Conditional Use Permit amendment. City Planner Licht
stated the conditions are reasonable and Mr. Newman’s objection is noted.
Chair Offerman opened the Public Hearing at 7:10 p.m.
No public comments heard.
Chair Offerman closed the Public Hearing at 7:11 p.m.
Vice Chair Stritesky asked if changing the conditions regarding semi-truck parking was allowed.
City Planner Licht stated because the amendment is related to parking within the site that the
Planning Commission or City Council have the ability to add or modify conditions applicable to
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said parking. City Planner Licht said that the Planning Commission could modify or delete any or
all of the proposed conditions if it chose to do so.
Vice ChairStritesky asked Mr. Newman why they object to the conditions when they would
serve to improve site operations and potentially improve business. Mr. Newman responded
that semi-truck operators must take a minimum time off from driving and the business provides
a location for drivers to stop and park for this period.
Commissioner Black asked how this would be enforced. City Planner Licht said it would be
complaint based and the parking onsite would be monitored if necessary due to a complaint.
City Planner Licht noted the store operator has responded well with any recent requests from
City staff regarding semi-truck parking issues.
Commissioner Foster asked for clarification regarding date on the planning report presentation.
City Planner Licht stated there was a typo on the document.
Chair Offerman stated he is in favor of adding 10 stalls for employee parking.
Commissioner Heidner stated this was not intended to be a truck stop when it was approved
noting the required removal of the semi-truck operator amenities from the store and limits put
on the number of semi-truck parking stalls.
Commissioner Jones stated the conditions are reasonable.
Commissioner Black motioned to approve the Kwik Trip Conditional Use Permit subject to the
conditions listed on the planning report dated September 26, 2023. Commissioner Jones
seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
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 noted the October 16, 2023 will be canceled due to no pending applications.
6. Adjourn.
Vice Chair Stritesky motioned to adjourn. Seconded by Commissioner Kincanon. All in favor.
Motion carried. 7-0
Adjourned at 7:31 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by Katie Kalland, Deputy Clerk