Item 2.1 06-03-24 Draft Planning MinutesOTSEGO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
OTSEGO PRAIRIE CENTER
June 3, 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, Councilmember Brittany
Moores*, Councilmember Tina Goede*, and Councilmember Jeff Dahl *
(*) Attended via video conference
Staff: City Planner Daniel Licht and Deputy Clerk Katie Kalland
1.Announcements
No announcements.
2.Consider the Following Minutes
2.1 April 15, 2024 Planning Commission Meeting
Commissioner Foster motioned to approve the April 15, 2024 minutes as written.
Commissioner Jones seconded. All in favor. Motion carried 7-0.
3.Public Hearing Item:
3.1 Costco; Planned Unit Development, Conditional Use Permit, and Final Plat
City Planner Licht gave the planning report.
Stephen Cross, Cross Engineering & Associates, applicant was present and agreed with the
planning report.
Chair Offerman opened the Public Hearing at 7:16 p.m.
Corey Tanner, 7952 Palmgren Ave NE, asked if Costco will contribute to community programs.
Chair Offerman closed the Public Hearing at 7:18 p.m.
Mr. Cross stated Costco is engaged in community programs. Mr. Cross noted the manager of
the store will be involved with that once they are on board.
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Commissioner Heidner asked if you need to be a member to use the gas station and if it will be
open 24 hours a day. Mr. Cross stated you need have a membership and the gas station pump
are only active with the store hours. Commissioner Heidner asked if the store would have
electric charging stations. Mr. Cross answered not at this time.
Commissioner Heidner asked about wall lights on the building and if they would be cast
downward. City Planner Licht stated yes, it is specifically shown on the lighting plan in the
packet.
Commissioner Foster asked if the parking lot lights will be on all night. Mr. Cross stated there
will be section of lights on 24 hours a day for security, but others will be dimmed when the
store is closed.
Commissioner Jones asked about the semitruck delivery times. Mr. Cross stated around 20
semitrucks a day will be delivering, ranging from 5-6 a.m. in the morning.
Commissioner Black made a motion to recommend approval of the Costco Addition Final Plat
and Conditional Use Permit and site and building plans for Lot 1, Block 1, Costco Addition
subject to the 18 conditions listed on the May 30, 2024 planning report. Commissioner Jones
second. All in favor. Motion carried 7-0.
3.2 Mississippi Landing; Planned Unit Development, and Preliminary Plat
City Planner Licht gave the planning report.
Jesse Hartung, 18837 Ogden St NE, Modern Construction of Minnesota Inc., applicant was
present and gave a summary of the updates he is proposing for this project. Mr. Hartung stated
this project will be named Otsego Waterfront District going forward.
Chair Offerman opened the Public Hearing at 7:49 p.m.
Corey Tanner, 7952 Palmgren Ave NE, spoke in opposition to the project stating traffic concerns
and emergency services impacts.
Chair Offerman closed the Public Hearing at 7:54 p.m.
Commissioner Kincanon asked how many commercial businesses will be added. Mr. Hartung
stated 1 restaurant in the public space and 7 spaces available as well as a roof top restaurant.
Commissioner Kincanon asked about signs for the commercial businesses. Mr. Hartung stated
each space will have the opportunity to design their own store front sign.
Commissioner Black stated she would like the building to come down to 4 levels like the other
buildings in the City and would like the square footage of the 1-bedroom units to be larger.
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Commissioner Jones asked if there are designated parking stalls for residents and the
commercial building tenants. Mr. Hartung stated the underground parking will be offered to
the residents on a first come first serve basis and if there is additional space the commercial
tenants may park underground. Mr. Hartung stated the intention of the street parking is for the
use of consumers.
Commissioner Jones asked if the lobby will be open to the public. Mr. Hartung answered yes.
Commissioner Jones asked if a shadow study as been done. Mr. Hartung stated a solar study
has been done and there is enough separation between the 101 Market greenhouse to not
have a negative impact.
Commissioner Jones asked if any of the apartments will be low income. Mr. Hartung answered
no, the apartments will be market rate.
Commissioner Jones asked about the lighting in the parking lot and sidewalks. Mr. Hartung
stated the project will meet all lighting requirements from the city.
Vice Chair Stritesky asked if the roof top restaurant will be open to the public. Mr. Hartung
answered yes, there will be a public elevator and a private elevator for residents to use.
Commissioner Heidner would like the parking requirement fulfilled or at least escrowed for
future expansion. The commission discussed removing the on street parking and adding the 30
stalls to the off street parking lot.
Vice Chair Stritesky made a motion to recommend approval of a PUD District amendment,
PUD Development Stage Plan, preliminary plat, and vacation drainage and utility easements
and park and trail easements for Mississippi Landings, subject to the 19 conditions listed on
the May 30, 2024 planning report with removal of condition 8 and amending condition 7 to:
7. A minimum 318 off street parking stalls shall be constructed with the PUD
Development Stage Plan with proof of parking for 450 stalls including on street stalls.
Commissioner Heidner seconded. All in favor. Motion carried 7-0.
3.3 Zoning Ordinance Amendments; Floodplain Overlay District
City Planner Licht gave the planning report.
Chair Offerman opened the Public Hearing at 8:47 p.m.
There were no public comments.
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Chair Offerman closed the Public Hearing at 8:47 p.m.
City Planner Licht noted the DNR has reviewed the draft ordinance and given the City
conditional approval pending action from the City Council.
Vice Chair Stritesky made a motion to recommend approval of a Zoning Ordinance
amendment regulating floodplain areas. Commissioner Black seconded. All in favor. Motion
carried 7-0.
4.1 R + L Carriers Expansion Site and Building Plan Review
City Planner Licht gave the planning report.
Stan Richards, R + L Carriers, applicant was present and agreed with the planning report.
Commissioner Heidner made a motion to recommend approval of the site and building plans
for Lot 1, Block 1, RLC Addition, subject to the 4 conditions listed on the May 29, 2024
planning report. Commissioner Jones seconded. 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 8:57 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by Katie Kalland, Deputy Clerk