RES 2024-52 Amending the Comprehensive Plan as Requested by Quadriga VenturesCITY OF OTSEGO
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO: 2024-52
AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
AS REQUESTED BY QUADRIGA VENTURES
WHEREAS, the City most recently adopted a Comprehensive Plan on 14 August 2023 in accordance with Minnesota Statutes,
section 462.355; and
WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan includes a map guiding future land uses for properties within the City; and
WHEREAS, Quadriga Ventures (Applicant), on behalf of the property owners(s), has applied for an amendment of the
Comprehensive Plan for property legally described by Exhibit A.
WHEREAS, the Future Land Use Plan map guides the property for Low -to -Medium Density Residential land uses.
WHEREAS, the applicant is requesting that the Future Land Use Plan map be amended to change the guided land use to
Medium -to High Density Residential land uses; and
WHEREAS, the implementation chapter of the Comprehensive Plan outlines that amendments of the Comprehensive
Plan are to be considered based upon, but not limited to, the following criteria:
1. The proposed action's consistency with the specific policies and provisions of the Otsego Comprehensive Plan.
Finding: The proposed amendment is being undertaken to allow for development of the property in two phases.
Phase 1 consists of development of approximately 149 single family, single family villa and row townhouse
Melling units along with construction of collector street. Phase 2 of the development of the property is
intended to be conveyed to ISD 728 for the purpose of developing public school facilities with the amendment of
the Future Land Use Plan providing a basis for a purchase agreement and donation agreement dwelling the
applicant and ISD 728. The requested amendment of the Future Land Use Plan is consistent with the following
policies of the Comprehensive Plan:
■ Recognize the need to develop of a variety of twin homes, townhouses, and multiple family
dwellings as an alternative to single family dwellings while considering local market demands
and desired community character.
■ Guide areas for medium and high density residential land uses so as not to be concentrated in
any one area of the community or over such acreages at any one location as to create potential
land use compatibility, transportation, utility, or service delivery issues.
■ Provide medium and high density residential housing development adequate traffic access and
circulation to protect public safety and maintain land use compatibility.
■ Develop a transportation system that serves the mobility and access needs of the City's
residents, businesses, and institutions and supports the Otsego's goals for future growth.
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■ Act to plan, design, and develop a street system in those areas where incomplete street facilities
exist that reflects the highest standards and relates land use to transportation needs.
■ Assist the school districts in locating sites for new facilities that are accessible, compatible with
adjacent land uses and natural environment amenities, and offer the necessary land to meet the
physical needs of the facility.
2. The proposed use's compatibility with present and future land uses of the area.
Finding: The table below summarizes existing and planned land uses in the area of the subject property:
Direction
Land Use Plan
Zoning MUP
Existing Use
North
LD Residential
A-1/WSRR District
Rural residential
East
LD Residential
A-1 District
Rural residential
South
LD Residential
LMD Residential
A-1 District
R-5 District
Farmstead
Meadows of Riverpointe
West
LD Residential
Public
A-1 District
INS District
Rural residential
E-WTF
The subject property abuts River Road (CSAH 42j and Rawlings Avenue (CSAH 36j on its north and east lines
creating separation from surrounding properties. Development of the property as allowed by the proposed
amendment of the Future Land Use Plan will be compatible with existing and planned land uses in the area.
3. The proposed use's conformity with all performance standards contained within the Zoning Ordinance and other
provisions of the City Code.
Finding: Development of the property will require application for approval of, but not limited to, a Zoning Map
amendment, Conditional Use Permit(sj, preliminary plat, and final plat. Development of the property will be
required to comply with the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance, and Engineering Manual.
4. Traffic generation of the proposed use in relation to capabilities of streets serving the property.
Finding: Development of the subject property will be accessed by Rawlings Avenue (CSAH 36j and future
Randolph Avenue. The developer will be required at their cost to improve existing 65rh Street west of River Road
(CSAH 42) to an extension of Randolph Avenue north of its current terminus to collector street standards. The
combination of access to Rawlings Avenue (CSAH 36) and Randolph Avenue will provide necessary capacity to
serve traffic generated by the proposed development of the property. The improvement of 65rh Street west of
River Riad (CSAH 42) and construction of Randolph Avenue north of its current terminus to 65rh Street will also
improve access and traffic capacity for existing residential uses in the area.
5. The proposed use can be accommodated by existing public services and facilities and will not overburden the
City's service capacity.
Finding: The subject site is within the East Sewer District designated by the Comprehensive Plan and sewer and
water utilities are immediately available to the property at its south boundary. The City has planned for delivery
of needed services to support development guided by the Comprehensive Plan for properties within the
designated sewer districts. The proposed development of the subject site with the requested amendment of the
Future Land Use Plan can be accommodated by existing City services and facilities. Furthermore, it is intended
that the requested amendment will facilitate ISD 728 developing public school facilities serving the area in
accordance with its own strategic planning expanding community facilities within the City.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing at their regular meeting on 15 July 2024 to consider the
application, preceded by published and mailed notice; based upon review of the application and evidence received, the
public hearing was closed and the Planning Commission recommended by a 4-2 vote that the City Council approve the
request based on the aforementioned findings; and
WHEREAS, the Request for Council Action dated 2.2. July 2024 prepared by the City Planner, The Planning Company LLC,
is incorporated herein; and
WHEREAS, the City Council considered the application at their meeting on 22 July 2024.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OTSEGO, MINNESOTA:
1. The application to amend the Comprehensive Plan is approved.
2. The Future Land Use map of the Comprehensive Plan shall not be republished to show the aforesaid
amendment, but the Zoning Administrator shall appropriately mark the Future Land Use Plan map on file at City
Hall for the purpose of indicating the amendment hereinabove provided for in this Resolution, and all of the
notations, references, and other information shown thereon are hereby incorporated by reference and made
part of this Resolution.
3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and publication according to Law.
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ADOPTED by the Otsego City Council this 22"d day of July, 2024.
MOTION BY: Moores
SECONDED BY: Dahl
IN FAVOR: Stockamp,
OPPOSED: Dunlap
Dahl, Goede,
and Moores
CITY OF OTSEGO
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Jessica L. Stockamp, Mayor d
ATf EST:
Audra Etzel, City Clerk
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