Kadler Avenue NE Comprehensive Plan Amendment Public Hearing letterNovember 29, 2024
Dear City of Otsego Planning Commission,
Re: Opposition to Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Industrial Development West of Kadler Avenue
NE
As property owners of industrial land located at the southeast corner of 80th Street NE and Kadler Avenue NE,
currently within the West Sewer District, we are writing to express our strong opposition to the proposed
amendment allowing industrial development west of Kadler Avenue NE. This matter is scheduled for a public
hearing on Monday, December 2, 2024.
Our concerns are as follows:
1. Existing Undeveloped Industrial Land:
There is already a substantial amount of land within the West Sewer District designated for industrial
use that remains undeveloped, including the Lindenfelser Brothers property. Prioritizing development
of these areas before expanding the sewer district boundaries aligns with responsible land-use
planning.
2. Natural Boundaries and Zoning Map Alignment:
The current boundary at 80th Street NE, as indicated on both the Zoning Map and the Future Zoning
Map, serves as a logical and effective division between industrial zones and other land uses. All
existing industrial and light industrial properties are situated southwest and southeast of 80th Street
NE. Maintaining this boundary preserves the integrity of the current zoning framework and protects
surrounding areas.
3. Impact on Adjacent Land Uses:
The property directly north of the proposed development is designated as “Rural” in the Future
Zoning Map. Introducing industrial development adjacent to this area could create significant
challenges for future land use, disrupt the rural character, and diminish property values.
We urge the Planning Commission to carefully consider the long-term implications of this amendment.
Approving this change would undermine the city’s established zoning plans and could set a precedent for
further expansions that strain infrastructure and disrupt community balance.
For these reasons, we respectfully request that the Planning Commission deny the proposed amendment to the
Comprehensive Plan for industrial development west of Kadler Avenue NE.
Thank you for your consideration of this matter. We appreciate the opportunity to participate in this important
decision-making process.
Sincerely,
Lindenfelser Bros
Doug Lindenfelser 763-354-0052
Jerry Lindenfelser 612-743-6609
Joel Lindenfelser 763-370-6660
Lindenfelser LLC
LeRoy Lindenfelser 763-670-6004