04-15-24 Planning Commission MinutesOTSEGO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
OTSEGO PRAIRIE CENTER
April 15, 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, Commissioners, Charles Foster, Pam Black, Vern Heidner, Tracy
Kincanon, and Laurie Jones
Absent: Vice Chair Aaron Stritesky
Also Present: Mayor 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 March 6, 2024 Planning Commission Meeting
Commissioner Heidner motioned to approve the March 6, 2024 minutes as written.
Commissioner Kincanon seconded. All in favor. Motion carried 6-0.
3.Public Hearing Item:
3.1 Zachman Meadows
City Planner Licht gave the planning report.
Craig Dollansky, 9106 279th Ave, Zimmerman, applicant, was present. Mr. Dollansky voiced his
excitement for this project in Otsego and agreed with the planning report.
Chair Offerman opened the Public Hearing at 7:15 p.m.
Kim Hondel, 10206 Kittredge Parkway, asked if Kittredge Parkway will be extended through,
had concerns about wetland impacts, and if the homes will be low income. City Planner Licht
stated Kittredge Parkway will extend through the development to Kalder Avenue. City Planner
Licht also stated there are no wetland impacts and the homes will be sold at market rate.
Bill Hondel, 10206 Kittredge Parkway, voiced concern with the traffic and speed limits. City
Planner Licht stated Kittredge Parkway was designed as a residential collector street. City
Planner Licht stated speed limits will be enforced by the Wright County Sheriff as needed.
Item 2.1
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Barb Douglas, 10211 74th Street, asked about maintenance of the Kittredge Crossing monument
sign at Kittredge Parkway and 70th Street. Chair Offerman stated that the property owner is
responsible for maintenance. City Planner Licht noted a new property owner has taken over
and the City will contact them about the maintenance issues.
Kim Hondel, 10206 Kittredge Parkway, voiced concern with the property maintenance as well.
Jill Riser, 10201 Kittredge Parkway, asked when construction would start. City Planner Licht
answered construction will start this year. Ms. Riser asked about protection of the sandhill
cranes that are nesting in the area. City Planner Licht stated there are no restrictions on
construction relating to sandhill cranes other than prohibiting wetland impacts.
Bill Hodel, 10206 Kittredge Parkway, asked which street the construction traffic will be directed.
City Planner Licht answered construction traffic will be routed to use Kadler Avenue.
Chair Offerman closed the Public Hearing 7:37 p.m.
Commissioner Foster asked about the off-street overnight parking and how many vehicles could
park overnight. City Planner Licht that approximately 23 guest parking stalls are required and
there is sufficient parking available on the south side of Kittredge Parkway.
Chair Offerman asked Mr. Dollansky if the units will be HOA maintained. Mr. Dollansky stated
the units on the private drive are planned to be with the balance to be subject to the builder’s
decision.
Chair Offerman asked if there was an anti-monotony clause to blend in the adjacent
neighborhoods. City Planner Licht stated no but it could be added to the conditions.
Commissioner Kincannon asked about the enthusiasts’ garages and if overnight outdoor parking
would be allowed. City Planner Licht stated there is no overnight outdoor parking, the intent is
to keep vehicles inside the garages.
Commissioner Kincanon asked about garbage services. Mr. Dollansky stated the garbage issue
will be addressed as part of the ownership documents.
Commissioner Jones asked about parking if you went to visit a business garage. Eric Luth,
Landform Professional Services, stated there will be parking stalls for visitors explaining the
layout of the building allows for short-term parking adjacent to the individual units without
impacting circulation and access.
Commissioner Jones asked about the future trails and would the developer be funding. City
Planner Licht stated the developer would not be required to fund the trail due to unknown
future connections of Kadler Avenue and 70th Street.
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Commissioner Black motioned for approval of a Zoning Map amendment, PUD Development
Stage Plan, preliminary plat, and vacation of drainage and utility easements for Zachman
Meadows subject to the 32 conditions listed on the April 11, 2024 planning report, and:
33. The builder of the single family lots shall define multiple color packages for the
proposed dwellings; No one color package shall be used for more than 20 percent of the
total number of buildings and that the same color package shall not be used for abutting
buildings.
Commissioner Heidner second. All in favor. Motion carried 6-0.
3.2 Carrick’s Landing
City Planner Licht gave the planning report.
Chair Offerman opened the Public Hearing at 7:56 p.m.
No comment public comment heard.
Chair Offerman closed the Public Hearing at 7:56 p.m.
Chair Offerman asked when this project would start. City Planner Licht answered bid
authorization is planned to go to the next City Council meeting.
Commissioner Heidner motioned for approval of variance from the setback requirements of
the WSRR District for improvements at Carrick’s Waterfront Park, subject to 1 condition listed
on the April 11, 2024 planning report. Commissioner Jones seconded. All in favor. Motion
carried 6-0.
4.1 Discuss Fence Standards
City Planner Licht discussed the memo in the packet with the commission.
The Planning Commission discussed that extending fences in the side or rear yard of corner lots
creates a wall effect along the street and negatively effects adjacent lots when the rear yard of
the lot with the fence abuts the side yard of an adjacent lot.
The Planning Commission decided not to pursue amendment of the Zoning Ordinance at this
time.
5. Updates
5.1 Updates on City Council actions
Mayor Stockamp updated the Planning Commission on recent City Council actions.
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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 Commissioner Kincanon. All in
favor. Motion carried 6-0.
Adjourned at 8:13 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by Katie Kalland, Deputy Clerk