01-02-24 Planning Commission Minutes
OTSEGO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
OTSEGO PRAIRIE CENTER
January 2, 2024
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, Pam
Black, Vern Heidner, and Laurie Jones (*)
Absent: Tracy Kincanon
Also Present: Mayor Jessica Stockamp, Councilmember Ryan Dunlap, Councilmember Tina
Goede (*)
Staff: City Planner Daniel Licht and Deputy Clerk Katie Kalland (*)
Attended via video conference (*)
1. Announcements
No announcements.
2. Consider the Following Minutes
2.1 December 18, 2023 Planning Commission Meeting
Commissioner Heidner motioned to approve the December 18, 2023 minutes as written.
Commissioner Black seconded. All in favor. Motion carried. 5-0.
3. Public Hearing Item:
3.1 Wright-Hennepin Electric Cooperative Association substation
City Planner Licht gave the planning report.
Martha West with Wright-Hennepin, 6325 Eagle Lake Drive Maple Grove, was present and
agreed with the planning report. Ms. West gave a summary on the substation project.
Chair Offerman opened the Public Hearing at 7:21 p.m.
Nancy Anderson, 9031 Mason Ave NE, asked for clarification on the notice that was mailed to
her. City Planner Licht explained the public hearing notice map. Ms. Anderson asked how the
proposed site was selected. Ms. Anderson also had concerns about grading of the site and
impacts for the nearby creek/wetland. City Planner Licht stated there will be no impact to the
wetlands according to the grading plan.
Chair Offerman closed the Public Hearing at 7:29 p.m.
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Chair Offerman asked the applicant to explain how the location is chosen. She spoke of the
process of finding a parcel that meets their criteria and stated the process started in 2021.
Vice Chair Stritesky motioned to approve the development of an electric substation for
Wright-Hennepin subject to the 11 conditions listed in the December 27, 2023 planning
report. Commissioner Heidner seconded. All in favor. Motion passed 5-0.
3.2 Coborn’s Expansion
City Planner Licht gave the planning report.
Tom Bruce, Rice Companies, applicant was present and agreed with the planning report.
Chair Offerman opened the Public Hearing at 7:44 p.m.
Kathy Coles, 15613 90th ST NE, voiced concerned with the current store noise, pollution, and
traffic, and that she is opposed to the addition to the store.
Chair Offerman closed the Public Hearing at 7:46 p.m.
Commissioner Jones asked about the location of the canopy for the e-commerce area. City
Planner Licht said that the accessory structure meets setback requirements and also does not
obstruct a front view of the store.
Commissioner Jones asked if the applicant was doing anything to help the west neighboring
property with their concerns. City Planner Licht stated they completed the landscaping that was
initially required and City staff has discussed operational changes with Coborn’s.
Commissioner Jones asked about the delivery truck loading times and the noise concerning
neighboring homes. Mr. Bruce stated that there are four to six trucks deliveries a day, but was
unsure about the delivery times.
Commissioner Jones asked about idling trucks and if there was a separate ordinance. City
Planner Licht stated no.
Commissioner Heidner voiced concern about traffic on west side of the building with trucks
blocking through movements. Chair Offerman agreed with Commissioner Heidner’s concerns.
City Planner Licht suggested two additional conditions, a 20-foot-wide fire lane be posted along
the west curb subject and hours for truck delivery be made subject to City Council approval.
Vice Chair Stritesky motioned to approve the expansion of Coborn’s PUD-CUP Amendment
expansion subject to the 11 conditions stated in the December 27, 2023 planning report, and:
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12. A 20-foot-wide fire lane shall be posted along the west curb line, subject to review and
approval of the Emergency Services Director.
13. Allowed hours for semi-tractor/trailer and service vehicle deliveries shall be subject to
review and approval of the City Council.
Seconded by Commissioner Black. All in favor. Motion carried 5-0.
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 upcoming planning items.
6. Adjourn.
Commissioner Heidner motioned to adjourn. Seconded by Vice Chair Stritesky. All in favor.
Motion carried 5-0.
Adjourned at 8:02 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by Katie Kalland, Deputy Clerk