02-20-24 Planning Commission Minutes
OTSEGO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
OTSEGO PRAIRIE CENTER
February 20, 2024
7:00 PM
Call to Order:
Vice Chair Aaron Stritesky called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM
Roll Call: Vice Chair Aaron Stritesky; Commissioners, Charles Foster, Pam Black, Vern Heidner,
Tracy Kincanon, and Laurie Jones*
Absent: Chair Alan Offerman
Also Present: Councilmember Jeffrey Dahl and Councilmember Ryan Dunlap
Staff: City Planner Daniel Licht and Deputy Clerk Katie Kalland
Attended via internet conference (*)
1. Announcements
City Planner Licht mentioned the City Council has changed zoom meeting policy. Individuals are
able to view the meeting but not comment. Public wishing to comment will need to attend in
person or submit comment to city staff prior to the meeting.
2. Consider the Following Minutes
2.1 February 5, 2024 Planning Commission Meeting
Commissioner Heidner motioned to approve the February 5, 2024 minutes as written.
Commissioner Kincanon seconded. All in favor. Motion carried 5-0.
3. Public Hearing Item:
3.1 Everbrook Academy Daycare
City Planner Licht gave the planning report.
Paul Tucci, Oppidan Holdings, 400 Water Street, Excelsior, Minnesota, was present and agreed
with the planning report. Mr. Tucci discussed the proposed white vinyl privacy fencing.
Vice Chair Stritesky opened the Public Hearing at 7:12 p.m.
No public comment was heard.
Vice Chair Stritesky closed the Public Hearing at 7:12 p.m.
Commissioner Heidner asked how many children are in the adjacent daycare. City Planner Licht
stated that location is licensed for 189 children. This location will be licensed for 156 children.
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Commissioner Kincanon asked if the connector street would be improved. City Planner Licht
answered yes.
Vice Chair Stritesky and Commissioner Heidner voiced dislike for white vinyl and chain link
fencing and agreed the property should have metal rod fencing like the other daycares in the
area.
Commissioner Heidner had concerns of the durability of the vinyl fencing.
Vice Chair Stritesky asked the applicant about changing the metal roof awning. Mr. Tucci stated
he would like to leave the metal awning as it was presented.
Commissioner Foster asked how many daycares the applicant built in the area. Mr. Tucci
answered 1. Mr. Tucci stated the owner/operator of the daycare is the second largest provider
in the country with 1,100 locations.
Vice Chair Stritesky suggested adding 10-feet of windows and a 2-foot metal awning to the east
side of the building. Commissioner Foster and Commissioners Heidner agreed.
Commissioner Heidner motioned to approve vacation of drainage and utility easements; a
preliminary plat for Shoppes at Great River Centre Third Addition; and a PUD Development
Stage Plan for Lot 1, Block 1, Shoppes at Great River Centre Third Addition, subject to the 14
conditions listed on the February 15, 2024 planning report, and:
15. The east elevation shall incorporate a 10-foot wide glass window(s) similar to appearance
on the west elevation with a metal roofed awning overhead.
Commissioner Foster seconded. All in favor. Motion carried 5-0.
3.2 Well #4 Expansion
City Planner Licht gave the planning report.
Vice Chair Stritesky opened the Public Hearing at 7:36 p.m.
No public comment was heard.
Vice Chair Stritesky closed the Public Hearing at 7:36 p.m.
Commissioner Kincanon asked if you can see the holding area from the street. City Planner Licht
answered yes and the landscaping around the area will be turf grass.
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Commissioner Foster asked how many wells will be built in the coming years. City Planner Licht
answered this is the first of several that will be built.
Commissioner Kincanon motioned to approve the Conditional Use Permit for the expansion
of Well House #4. Seconded by Commissioner Black. All in favor. Motion carried 5-0.
5. Updates
5.1 Updates on City Council actions
Councilmember Dahl 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 Kincanon motioned to adjourn. Seconded by Commissioner Black. All in favor.
Motion carried 5-0.
Adjourned at 7:42 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by Katie Kalland, Deputy Clerk