03-06-24 Planning Commission Minutes
OTSEGO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
OTSEGO PRAIRIE CENTER
March 6, 2024
7:00 PM
Call to Order:
Chair Alan Offerman called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Roll Call: Chair Alan Offerman, Vice Chair Aaron Stritesky; Commissioners, Charles Foster, Pam
Black, Vern Heidner, Tracy Kincanon, and Laurie Jones
Also Present: Mayor Stockamp and Councilmember Ryan Dunlap
Staff: City Planner Daniel Licht and Deputy Clerk Katie Kalland
1. Announcements
No announcements.
2. Annual Business:
2.1 Election of the 2024 Planning Commission Chair and Vice-Chair
Commissioner Stritesky motioned to appoint Commissioner Offerman as Chair. Seconded by
Commissioner Heidner. There were no other nominations. All in favor. Motion carried. 7-0.
Commissioner Black motioned to appoint Commissioner Stritesky as Vice Chair. Seconded by
Commissioner Heidner. There were no other nominations. All in favor. Motion carried. 7-0.
3. Consider the Following Minutes
3.1 February 20, 2024 Planning Commission Meeting
Commissioner Heidner motioned to approve the February 20, 2024 minutes as written.
Commissioner Jones seconded. Motion carried 6-0. Chair Offerman abstained.
4. Public Hearing Item:
4.1 Klosterman Specialized Fence
City Planner Licht gave the planning report.
Paul Klosterman, 9905 Kaeding Avenue NE, was present and stated his reasoning for wanting
the specialized fence.
Chair Offerman opened the Public Hearing at 7:12 p.m.
Tim Boesch, Riverwood National Architectural Control Committee (ACC), 9041 Kagan Avenue
NE, spoke of the preliminary approval of the fence. Mr. Boesch stated what is on the property
now is not what was initially approved by the Riverwood National ACC.
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Jay Mendel, 9272 Kaeding Avenue NE, spoke in opposition of the fence.
Mr. Klosterman spoke further of protecting people of injury from the errant golf balls.
Mark Rosen, Riverwood National ACC, 8863 Kahl Way NE, spoke in agreement of potential
injury with errant golf balls but stated it is a risk of living on a golf course.
City Planner Licht noted the role of the Planning Commission is to administrator the Zoning
ordinance and not to mediate a disagreement between a property owner and their
Homeowners Association.
Travis Wims, 8853 Kahl Way NE, stated this issue should be resolved with the property owner
and Riverwood National ACC and the City doesn’t need to get involved.
Nicole Hokanson, 9206 Kaeding Avenue NE, spoke of the risk of living on a golf course. Ms.
Hokanson stated she understands why Mr. Klosterman wants to protect his property, however
it’s part of living on a golf course.
Commissioner Heidner asked if Riverwood National Golf Course is operating under a
Conditional Use Permit and if there were any conditions stating they would need to change the
design of the course if it was causing safety concerns. City Planner Licht answered yes,
Riverwood National has a Conditional Use Permit and no it is not a condition.
Vice Chair Stritesky made a motion to continue the Public Hearing April 1, 2024 and table the
application. Commissioner Heidner seconded. All in favor. Motion carried 7-0.
4.2 Tamarack/Kurtti Preliminary Plat; Zoning Map
City Planner Licht gave the planning report.
Brendan Sullivan, Tamarack Land Development, was present and agreed with planning report.
Chair Offerman opened the Public Hearing at 7:50 p.m.
Nathan Martin, 11751 74th Street NE, spoke of the proposed trail and voiced concern. Mr.
Martin would like the City to find an alternative location to put the trail.
Chair Offerman closed the Public Hearing at 7:54 p.m.
Chair Offerman suggested adding buffer trees near Mr. Martin’s property.
Vice Chair Stritesky suggested moving the proposed trail.
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Vice Chair Stritesky motioned to approve the Zoning Map amendment rezoning the subject
site to R-5 District based on a finding that the criteria established by Section 11-3-2.F of the
Zoning Ordinance are satisfied and approve a Conditional Use Permit and preliminary plat
subject to the 15 conditions on the February 28, 2024 planning report, and:
16. The trail through Outlot A shall be revised to provide one connection from Large
Avenue/73th Street to Lannon Avenue within the area of Block 2 subject to the review
and approval of City staff.
Seconded by Commissioner Kincanon. All in favor. Motion carried 7-0.
4.3 Les Schwab Minor Auto Repair
City Planner Licht gave the planning report.
Chad Pollock, Peterson Staggs Architects, gave a brief overview of Les Schwab companies and
agreed with the planning report however; had concerns with proposed southern pedestrian
walkway.
Chair Offerman opened the Public Hearing at 7:50 p.m.
Dan Willenberg, Tamarack Land Development, stated this is the last lot available in Parrish
Meadows and would encourage the Planning Commission to approve it.
Chair Offerman closed the Public Hearing at 8:19 p.m.
Commissioner Heidner asked how the business stores used tires and other car parts. Mr.
Pollock stated no tires or car parts will be stored outside.
Commissioner Heidner asked when the building is planned to be done. Mr. Pollock stated to be
completed in 2024.
Commissioner Jones stated she likes the site plan but thinks the site could be used for a
different business given the number of minor auto repair businesses already in the area.
Vice Chair Stritesky motioned to recommend approval of a Conditional Use Permit for Les
Schwab Tire Center subject to 13 conditions listed on the February 29 planning report, with
condition #4 amended to:
4. The site plan shall be revised to provide for a five-foot wide concrete sidewalk to access
87th Street, subject to review and approval from the Zoning Administrator.
Seconded by Commissioner Black. All in favor. Motion carried 7-0.
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4.4 Coborn’s Amendment; Erbert & Gerberts Convenience Food
City Planner Licht gave the planning report.
Tom Bruce, Rice Companies, was present and agreed with the planning report.
Chair Offerman opened the Public Hearing at 8:35 p.m.
Kathy Coles, 15613 90th Street NE, would like the Coborns store to conceal the dumpster area.
Chair Offerman closed the Public Hearing at 8:35 p.m.
City Planner Licht stated the Coborns store does have conditions they need to comply with on
concealing trash from adjacent properties. City Planner Licht will follow up on compliance of
that condition as construction is finished.
Mr. Bruce stated they would be happy to address these concerns as construction is finished.
Vice Chair Stritesky motioned to recommend approval of a Conditional Use Permit
amendment for Lot 1, Block 1 Parkview Retail seconded by Commissioner Jones subject to the
3 conditions on the March 1 planning report. All in favor. 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 updated the Planning Commission on upcoming planning items.
6. Adjourn.
Vice Chair Stritesky motioned to adjourn. Seconded by Commissioner Kincanon. All in favor.
Motion carried 7-0.
Adjourned at 8:44 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by Katie Kalland, Deputy Clerk