Item 3.7 Linco 2nd Addition
Request for
City Council Action
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT REQUESTOR: MEETING DATE:
Planning City Planner Licht 27 May 2025
PRESENTER(s) REVIEWED BY: ITEM #:
Consent City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty
City Engineer Wagner
3.7 – Linco 2nd Addition
STRATEGIC VISION
MEETS: THE CITY OF OTSEGO:
Is a strong organization that is committed to leading the community through innovative communication.
X Has proactively expanded infrastructure to responsibly provide core services.
Is committed to delivery of quality emergency service responsive to community needs and expectations in a
cost-effective manner.
X Is a social community with diverse housing, service options, and employment opportunities.
Is a distinctive, connected community known for its beauty and natural surroundings.
AGENDA ITEM DETAILS
RECOMMENDATION:
City staff recommends the City Council approve vacation of existing drainage and utility easements, a preliminary plat,
a final plat, and site and building plans.
ARE YOU SEEKING APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT? IS A PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED?
No Yes, held by Planning Commission 21 April 2025.
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
Linco Steel operates a fabrication business at 12786 60th Street (CR 137) within a 25,000 square foot building on a 3.86
acre lot. The lot is owned by Bradley and Deborah Praught, who also own the surrounding property to the east, north,
and west (including the house and farmstead buildings). Linco Steel is proposing expansion of the lot to the east and
construction of a 7,800 square foot office building.
The proposal requires consideration of a Zoning Map amendment, preliminary and final plat, vacation of existing
utility easements, and review of site and building plans. A public hearing to consider the applications was held by the
Planning Commission meeting on 21 April 2025. Mr. Anthony Praught was present as the developer and agreed with
the recommendations of City staff. There were no public comments and the public hearing was closed. The Planning
Commission voted 7-0 to recommend the City Council approve the applications.
City staff determined that a Development Contract is not required as the proposed development does not include
public improvements.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
• Planning Report dated 18 April 2025
• Resolution 2025-22 Vacating Existing Drainage and Utility Easements
• Findings of Fact and Decision; Zoning Map Amendment
• Ordinance 2025-03 Amending the Zoning Map
• Findings of Fact and Decision; Preliminary Plat/Final Plat/Site and Building Plans
• Final Plat
POSSIBLE MOTION
PLEASE WORD MOTION AS YOU WOULD LIKE IT TO APPEAR IN THE MINUTES:
Motion to adopt Resolution 2025-33 vacating existing drainage and utility easements; adopt Ordinance 2025-03
amending the Zoning Map; approve a preliminary plat and final plat of Linco 2nd Addition; and approve site and
building plans subject to the conditions stated on the Findings of Fact and Decision at presented.
BUDGET INFORMATION
FUNDING: BUDGETED:
Fund 701 – Development Escrows
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3601 Thurston Avenue
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763.231.5840
TPC@PlanningCo.com
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PLANNING REPORT
TO: Otsego Planning Commission
FROM: D. Daniel Licht
REPORT DATE: 18 April 2025
60-DAY DATE: 16 May 2025
RE: Otsego – Linco Steel; Linco 2nd Addition/Office site and building plans
TPC FILE: 101.02
BACKGROUND
Linco Steel operates a fabrication business at 12786 60th Street (CR 137) within a 25,000 square
foot building on a 3.86 acre lot. The lot is owned by Bradley and Deborah Praught, who also
own the surrounding property to the east, north, and west (including the house and farmstead
buildings). Linco Steel is proposing expansion of the lot to the east and construction of a 7,800
square foot office building. The proposal requires consideration of a Zoning Map amendment,
preliminary and final plat, vacation of existing utility easements, and review of site and building
plans. A public hearing to consider the applications has been noticed for the Planning
Commission meeting on 21 April 2021 at 7:00PM.
Exhibits:
Property location map
Urban Service Area Staging Plan map
Future Land Use Plan map
Wright County Long Range Transportation Plan map
Building elevations and floor plans (6 sheets)
Preliminary Plat (and site plan)
Final Plat
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ANALYSIS
Existing Use. Linco Steel was initially established as a Home Extended Business upon the
property owner’s property in accordance with Section 11-92-2 of the Zoning Ordinance. In
2005, a final plat of one lot titled as the Linco Addition was approved and in 2007 a 25,000
square foot principal building was constructed on the lot for the business operations. The
existing lot includes another 9,600 square foot building that had been part of the farmstead.
The business also continues to operate on the larger unplatted property as a continuation of
the home extended business.
Zoning Map. Lot 1, Block 1 Linco Addition is zoned I-2, General Industrial District. The
unplatted property to the east, north, and west of the platted lot (under common ownership) is
zoned A-1, Agriculture Rural Service District. The replatting of Lot 1, Block 1 Linco Addition to
include additional property to the east of the current lot necessitates a Zoning Map
amendment to include all of the proposed lot within the I-2 District. The Planning Commission
is to consider the requested Zoning Map amendment based upon, but not limited to, the
criteria established by Section 11-3-2.F of the Zoning Ordinance:
1. The proposed action's consistency with the specific policies and provisions of the Otsego
Comprehensive Plan.
Comment: The subject property is located within Urban Service Expansion Area E4
established by the 2023 Comprehensive Plan for staging of future sewer and water
utilities. The Future Land Use Plan guides the subject property for future industrial
development. This area has been planned as a long-term for long-term economic
development purposes to realize the opportunity for industrial development when an
interchange is constructed at I-94 and Nabor Avenue to the south in St. Michael.
The existing Linco Addition was established as a transition from a home extended
business to more developed industrial property. Expansion of the existing business
reflects continued investment in the property consistent with the City’s economic
development goals for job creation and increased tax base. The proposed Zoning Map
amendment related to expansion of the industrial lot is consistent with goals and policies
of the Comprehensive Plan.
2. The proposed use's compatibility with present and future land uses of the area.
Comment: The existing business within the Linco Addition lot is adjacent to the Praught
farmstead (also used in the business operation). To the east, north, and west is all
property owned by the Praughts. As such, there is no compatibility issue with existing
properties north of 60th Street (CR 137), which are also planned long-term to be
developed as industrial when sewer and water utilities are available.
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The properties south of 60th Street (CR 137) are within the City of St. Michael that
includes a farmstead and cultivated fields. These parcels are also owned by the Praughts.
The St. Michael 2022 Comprehensive Plan guides these parcels for continued rural
Residential land uses. No compatibility issues resulting from the Zoning Map and
construction of the proposed office building are expected with the properties south of
60th Street (CR 137).
3. The proposed use's conformity with all performance standards contained within the
Zoning Ordinance and other provisions of the City Code.
Comment: The proposed preliminary and final plat and development of Lot 1, Block 1
Linco 2nd Addition will comply with the Subdivision Ordinance, Zoning Ordinance, and
Engineering Manual.
4. Traffic generation of the proposed use in relation to capabilities of streets serving the
property.
Comment: The subject property is accessed from 60th Street (CR 137) that is designated
as a Major Collector roadway by the 2020 Wright County Long Range Transportation
Plan. The roadway is currently designed to a 9-ton standard with capacity to
accommodate traffic generated by the expanded industrial operation proposed on the
subject property.
5. The proposed use can be accommodated by existing public services and facilities and
will not overburden the City's service capacity.
Comment: The scale of the existing and proposed expanded business is within the
capacity of City services and facilities for the area.
Subdivision. The proposed preliminary and final plat is a replat of the 3.86 acres established as
Lot 1, Block 1 expanded to the east to incorporate an additional 3.29 acres (plus 0.44 acres of
right-of-way) from PID 118-500-314400. The following paragraphs address the requirements of
the Subdivision Ordinance and Zoning Ordinance applicable to the proposed preliminary and
final plat:
Lot Requirements. Lots within the I-2 District are required to be a minimum of two
acres in area and have a minimum width of 200 feet measured at the setback line from
the front lot line in accordance with Section 11-86-7.A and B of the Zoning Ordinance.
Proposed Lot 1, Block 1 is to be 7.15 acres in area with 760 feet of frontage to 60th
Street (CR 137). The lot proposed by the preliminary and final plat complies with the
minimum lot requirements of the Zoning Ordinance.
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Right-of-Way. The subject property abuts 60th Street (CR 137). The 2022 Wright County
Long Range Transportation Plan designates 60th Street (CR 137) as a Major Collector
road. The preliminary and final plat proposes dedication of 55 feet of right-of-way for
the north half of 60th Street (CR 137) for the portion of the lot that was not previously
platted. Dedication of right-of-way for 60th Street (CR 137) is subject to review by the
City Engineer and approval of Wright County.
Stormwater Management. The developer is required to submit plans for grading,
drainage, and erosion control, as well as calculations for stormwater management. All
stormwater management plans are subject to review and approval of the City Engineer
prior to issuance of a building permit. Payment of a Stormwater Impact Fee for Otsego
Creek will be required for the additional 3.73 acres being final platted.
Utilities. The expanded lot is to continue use of a subsurface sewage treatment system
and well to provide services to the proposed office building as sewer and water utilities
are not available at the subject property. The design and installation of a subsurface
sewage treatment system and well is to be subject to review and approval of the
Building Official at the time a Building Permit is issued.
Easements. Section 11-8-12.A of the Subdivision Ordinance requires 10 foot wide
drainage and utility easements to be dedicated at the perimeter of proposed Lot 1,
Block 1. Additional drainage and utility easements may be required over portions of Lot
1, Block 1 stormwater management facilities related to the site plan or wetlands. All
drainage and utility easements are to be subject to review and approval of the City
Engineer. Concurrent with the dedication of drainage and utility easements with the
proposed preliminary and final plat, existing drainage and utility easements dedicated
with the Linco Addition plat will be vacated as they no longer serve a public purpose.
Park Dedication. Section 10-8-15 of the Subdivision Ordinance requires dedication of
land or payment of a cash fee in lieu of land for the City’s parks system when a
subdivision is approved creating new developable lots. The proposed preliminary and
final plat is an adjustment in property lines between Lot 1, Block 1 Linco Addition and
PID 118-500-314400; no new lots are established by the preliminary and final plat. Park
dedication requirements do not apply to the proposed preliminary and final plat.
Site and Building Plans. The purpose of the proposed preliminary and final plat is to expand the
Linco lot to allow for construction of a separate one story, 7,800 square foot office building.
The following paragraphs address the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance as applicable to
the proposed site and building plans:
Building Materials. Principal buildings within the I-2 District must have exterior finishes
comprised of materials required by Section 11-17-4.E.1 of the Zoning Ordinance. The
submitted building elevations for the proposed building indicate that the exterior of the
building is finished with Hardie Board horizontal lap siding with windows on all four
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elevations and Hardie Board vertical seam siding in the roof gables. The proposed
exterior materials comply with the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance except that
the Zoning Ordinance specifies only vertical seam or board/batten siding for industrial
buildings. We recommend reversing the application of horizontal and vertical siding
patterns for the building walls and roof gables to comply with the Zoning Ordinance.
Building Height. Section 11-86-9 of the Zoning Ordinance allows principal buildings
within the I-2 District to have a maximum height of 48 feet measured to the mid-point
of a pitched roof such as used for the proposed building. The proposed one-story
building complies with the building height allowed within the I-2 District.
Outdoor Storage. There is existing outdoor storage upon the subject property as part of
the home extended business and in accordance prior approvals in 2007. The site plan is
to be revised to clearly designate outdoor storage areas to define the limits of such use
going forward. The outdoor storage area is to be required to surfaced with aggregate
material, which is to be subject to review and approval of the City Engineer.
Setbacks. The table below outlines the setbacks applicable to the proposed building as
shown on the site plan. The proposed building complies with the setback requirements
of the I-2 District established by Section 11-86-7.C of the Zoning Ordinance.
60th St.
(CR 137)
Side
(East)
Rear
(North)
Required 30ft. 20ft. 25ft.
Proposed 65ft. 168ft. 315ft.
Building Coverage. Section 11-86-8 of the Zoning Ordinance establishes a maximum
building coverage limit for lots within the I-2 District of 50 percent. The coverage of the
three buildings within the proposed lot is 13.6 percent of the lot area.
Access/Parking. Access to the proposed lot is via two existing driveways to 60th Street
(CR 137). There is additional access to the subject property via existing driveways
connected to through PID 118-500-314400. No changes are proposed to the driveways
accessing Lot 1, Block 1, Linco 2nd Addition or PID 118-500-314400.
The table below summarizes off-street parking for the proposed office building required
by Section 11-21-8 of the Zoning Ordinance:
Use Requirement Area Required
Spaces
Office 1 stall/200sf. 6,800sf. 31
Garage 1 stall/1,000sf. 1,000sf. 1
TOTAL 32
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The site plan illustrates 32 off-street parking spaces within the parking area north of the
proposed office building, as well as six spaces in a future parking area shown at the
southwest corner of the proposed office building. The off-street parking area north of
the building includes two accessible parking spaces to comply with ADA standards. The
number of proposed parking spaces complies with the Zoning Ordinance.
Parking stalls are shown to be 9-feet wide by 18-feet deep (with available two foot
overhang) accessed by 24-foot wide drive aisles. The dimensions of the off-street
parking stalls comply with the provisions of Section 11-21-7.A and B of the Zoning
Ordinance.
The drive aisles extending from 60th Street (CR 137) at the east access to the off-street
parking area and the parking area are required to be surfaced with asphalt and
surrounded by perimeter concrete curb as required by Section 11-21-7.C.3 and D of the
Zoning Ordinance. The construction of the off-street parking area is subject to review
and approval of the City Engineer prior to issuance of a building permit.
The proposed and future off-street parking areas are setback a minimum of 15-feet
from public rights of way and more than five-feet from the side lines as required by
Section 11-21-5.B of the Zoning Ordinance.
Landscaping. No landscaping plan has been submitted. Existing landscaping within the
subject site is limited to seven evergreen trees planted along 60th Street (CR 137)
between the two driveways. We recommend that a landscape plan be prepared that
provides for installation of 2-1/2” caliper overstory trees of a type approved by City staff
along the 60th Street frontage from the east access to the east lot line and from the
front to the front line of the proposed building 40 feet on center. This is consistent with
a requirement of the 2007 approval that was not fully implemented.
Exterior Lighting. Section 11-16-6 of the Zoning Ordinance establishes performance
standards for exterior lighting. Any new exterior light fixtures to be installed are to have
a 90-degree horizontal cut-off and not cast more than 0.4 foot-candles of light at the
property lines as required by Section 11-16-6.C of the Zoning Ordinance. All exterior
lighting is to be subject to review and approval of the Zoning Administrator.
Signs. Section 11-37-5.C of the Zoning Ordinance allows one freestanding sign with an
area not to exceed 100-square feet or height of 20-feet and wall signs not exceeding
100-square feet up to 15-percent of the area of the walls facing 60th Street (CR 137).
Installation of any signs upon the subject property requires a sign permit subject to
review and approval of the Zoning Administrator.
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Waste Storage. The site plan and building plans do not indicate either an exterior or
interior area for trash and recycling container storage. Section 11-18-4.C of the Zoning
Ordinance requires that any outdoor storage of waste and recycling containers is to be
stored within an enclosure. Plans for the construction of an enclosure, if required, must
be submitted to verify compliance the performance standards of the Zoning Ordinance
at the time of application for a building permit.
Development Contact. Section 11-9-7 of the Zoning Ordinance requires that a developer enter
into a performance agreement with the City. The performance agreement will be combined
with a development contract required with final plat approval as required by Section 10-10-4.A
of the Subdivision Ordinance. The development contract is to be drafted by the City Attorney
and subject to approval by resolution of the City Council.
RECOMMENDATION
City staff recommends approval of applications as outlined below.
POSSIBLE ACTIONS
A. Motion to recommend approval of a Zoning Map amendment; preliminary and final plat
of the Linco 2nd Addition; and site and building plans for a 7,800 square foot office
building subject to the following conditions:
1. The subject property shall be developed in accordance with the site and building
plans submitted to the City subject to the stipulations, limitations, and
conditions as approved by the City Council in accordance with Section 11-9-4 of
the Zoning Ordinance.
2. Right-of-way dedication for 60th Street (CR 137) shall be subject to review by the
City Engineer and approval of Wright County.
3. The proposed building elevations shall be revised to utilize vertical seam or
board and batten siding patterns for the building walls.
4. The site plan shall be revised to define outdoor storage areas; outdoor storage
shall not be expanded beyond the areas so designated unless approved in
accordance with the Zoning Ordinance.
5. The construction specifications for the off-street parking area shall comply with
Section 11-21-7.C.3 and D of the Zoning Ordinance, subject to review and
approval of the City Engineer.
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6. The developer shall submit a landscape plan and install of 2-1/2” caliper
overstory trees along the 60th Street frontage from the east access to the east lot
line and from the front to the front line of the proposed building 40 feet on
center, subject to review and approval of the Zoning Administrator.
7. Any new exterior lighting fixtures shall have a 90 degree horizontal cut-off and
shielding so that the light source is not directly visible, subject to review and
approval of the Zoning Administrator.
8. Installation of any signs upon the property shall comply with Chapter 37 of the
Zoning Ordinance and require issuance of a sign permit subject to review and
approval of the Zoning Administrator.
9. Any outdoor storage of waste containers shall comply with Section 11-18-4 of
the Zoning Ordinance, subject to review and approval of the Zoning
Administrator.
10. All grading, drainage, and erosion control plans shall be subject to review and
approval of the City Engineer.
11. The design and installation of a subsurface sewage treatment system and well
shall be subject to review and approval of the Building Official.
12. The developer shall pay a Stormwater Impact Fee for Otsego Creek in
accordance with the fee schedule at the time of final plat approval.
13. The developer shall enter into a development contract as required by Section 10-
10-4.A of the Subdivision Ordinance and Section 11-9-7 of the Zoning Ordinance,
subject to review by the City Attorney and approval of the City Council.
B. Motion to recommend the application be denied based on a finding that the request is
inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan and intent of the Zoning Ordinance.
C. Motion to table.
c. Adam Flaherty, City Administrator/Finance Director
Audra Etzel, City Clerk
Ron Wagner, City Engineer
David Kendall, City Attorney
Property Location Map
Linco 2nd Addition
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CITY OF OTSEGO
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO: 2025-22
VACATING EXISTING DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENTS
LINCO 2nd ADDITION
WHEREAS, Bradley Praught and Deborah Praught have submitted application for final plat approval of Linco 2nd Addition;
and
WHEREAS, the final plat requires vacation of existing drainage and utility easement platted with the Linco Addition final
plat; and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer has reviewed request and determined that the existing drainage and utility easements are
unnecessary for public purposes upon recording a final plat of Linco 2nd Addition; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing at their regular meeting on 21 April 2025 to consider the
vacation, preceded by required published and mailed legal notice; the Planning Commission heard all parties interested
therein, closed the public hearing, and voted 7-0 to recommend the City Council approve the vacation request; and
WHEREAS, the Request for Council Action dated 27 May 2025 prepared by the City Planner, The Planning Company LLC,
is incorporated herein; and
WHEREAS, the City Council having considered all information received finds that the existing drainage and utility
easements serve no useful public purpose and vacating the existing right-of-way and drainage and utility easements would
be in the public interest.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Otsego City Council hereby orders:
1. That the existing drainage and utility easements dedicated with the Linco Addition are hereby vacated.
2. The vacation shall be effective upon recording a final plat of Linco 2nd Addition.
3. The City Council hereby determines that the vacation of said existing right-of-way and drainage and utility
easements shall cause no damage to any abutting or nearby property owners and therefore no damages are
awarded to any such property owners.
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ADOPTED by the Otsego City Council this 27th day of May, 2025.
MOTION BY:
SECONDED BY:
IN FAVOR:
OPPOSED:
CITY OF OTSEGO
__________________________________
Jessica L. Stockamp, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________________
Audra Etzel, City Clerk
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ZONING MAP AMENDMENT
FINDINGS OF FACT & DECISION
APPLICANT: Bradley Praught and Deborah Praught
APPLICATION: Request to amend the Zoning Map.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING: 27 May 2025
FINDINGS: Based upon review of the application and evidence received, the Otsego City Council now makes
the following findings of fact:
A. The legal description of the property is described by Exhibit A.
B. The property lies within Urban Service Expansion Area E4 and is guided for Industrial land uses by the
2023 Otsego Comprehensive Plan, as amended.
C. The property is zoned A-1, Agriculture Rural Service District.
D. The applicant is proposing to amend the Zoning Map to rezone property to I-2 District to allow it to be
platted with Lot 1, Block 1, Linco.
E. The Planning Commission and City Council must take into consideration the possible effects of the
request with their judgment based upon (but not limited to) the criteria outlined in Section 11-3-2.F of
the Zoning Ordinance:
1. The proposed action's consistency with the specific policies and provisions of the Otsego
Comprehensive Plan.
Finding: The subject property is located within Urban Service Expansion Area E4 established
by the 2023 Comprehensive Plan for staging of future sewer and water utilities. The Future
Land Use Plan guides the subject property for future industrial development. This area has
been planned as a long-term for long-term economic development purposes to realize the
opportunity for industrial development when an interchange is constructed at I-94 and Nabor
Avenue to the south in St. Michael.
The existing Linco Addition was established as a transition from a home extended business to
more developed industrial property. Expansion of the existing business reflects continued
investment in the property consistent with the City’s economic development goals for job
creation and increased tax base. The proposed Zoning Map amendment related to expansion
of the industrial lot is consistent with goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan.
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2. The proposed use's compatibility with present and future land uses of the area.
Finding: The existing business within the Linco Addition lot is adjacent to the Praught
farmstead (also used in the business operation). To the east, north, and west is all property
owned by the Praughts. As such, there is no compatibility issue with existing properties north
of 60th Street (CR 137), which are also planned long-term to be developed as industrial when
sewer and water utilities are available.
The properties south of 60th Street (CR 137) are within the City of St. Michael that includes a
farmstead and cultivated fields. These parcels are also owned by the Praughts. The St. Michael
2022 Comprehensive Plan guides these parcels for continued rural Residential land uses. No
compatibility issues resulting from the Zoning Map and construction of the proposed office
building are expected with the properties south of 60th Street (CR 137).
3. The proposed use's conformity with all performance standards contained within the Zoning
Ordinance and other provisions of the City Code.
Finding: The proposed preliminary and final plat and development of Lot 1, Block 1 Linco 2 nd
Addition will comply with the Subdivision Ordinance, Zoning Ordinance, and Engineering
Manual.
4. Traffic generation of the proposed use in relation to capabilities of streets serving the property.
Finding: The subject property is accessed from 60th Street (CR 137) that is designated as a
Major Collector roadway by the 2020 Wright County Long Range Transportation Plan. The
roadway is currently designed to a 9-ton standard with capacity to accommodate traffic
generated by the expanded industrial operation proposed on the subject property.
5. The proposed use can be accommodated by existing public services and facilities and will not
overburden the City's service capacity.
Finding: The scale of the existing and proposed expanded business is within the capacity of City
services and facilities for the area.
F. The planning report dated 18 April 2025 prepared by the City Planner, The Planning Company LLC, is
incorporated herein.
G. The Otsego Planning Commission conducted a public hearing at their regular meeting on 21 April 2025
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 7-0 vote that the City Council approve the request based on the aforementioned
findings.
DECISION: Based on the foregoing information and applicable ordinances, the request is hereby APPROVED.
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ADOPTED by the Otsego City Council this 27th day of May, 2025.
MOTION BY:
SECONDED BY:
IN FAVOR:
OPPOSED:
CITY OF OTSEGO
__________________________________
Jessica L. Stockamp, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________________
Audra Etzel, City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
The west 350.00 feet of the east 459.82 feet of the south 465.00 feet of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast
Quarter of Section 31, Township 121, Range 23, Wright County, Minnesota.
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CITY OF OTSEGO
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
STATE OF MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO: 2025-03
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OTSEGO TO PROVIDE FOR A
CHANGE IN ZONING CLASSIFICATION FOR LAND INCLUDED IN LINCO 2ND ADDITION.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OTSEGO DOES HEREBY ORDAIN:
Section 1. The official Zoning Map of the Otsego Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to change
the zoning classification of the property legally described by Exhibit A.
Section 2. The property is hereby rezoned from an A-1, Agricultural Rural Service District
designation to I-2, General Industrial District.
Section 3. The Zoning Map of the City of Otsego shall not be republished to show the aforesaid
rezoning, but the Zoning Administrator shall appropriately mark the Zoning Map on file at City Hall for the
purpose of indicating the rezoning hereinabove provided for in this Ordinance, and all of the notations,
references and other information shown thereon are hereby incorporated by reference and made part of
this Ordinance.
Section 4. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage and publication
according to Law.
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MOTION BY:
SECOND BY:
ALL IN FAVOR:
THOSE OPPOSED:
ADOPTED by the Otsego City Council this 27th day of May, 2025.
CITY OF OTSEGO
BY:_____________________________
Jessica L. Stockamp, Mayor
ATTEST:__________________________
Audra Etzel, City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
The west 350.00 feet of the east 459.82 feet of the south 465.00 feet of the Southeast Quarter of the
Southeast Quarter of Section 31, Township 121, Range 23, Wright County, Minnesota.
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PRELIMINARY/FINAL PLAT
SITE AND BUILDING PLAN REVIEW
FINDINGS OF FACT & DECISION
APPLICANT: Linco Steel (Bradley Praught and Deborah Praught)
APPLICATION: Request for approval of a preliminary plat, final plat, and site and building plans for
construction of a 7,800 square foot office building.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING: 27 May 2025
FINDINGS: Based upon review of the application and evidence received, the Otsego City Council now makes
the following findings of fact:
A. The legal description of the property is described by Exhibit A.
B. The property lies within Urban Service Expansion Area E4 and is guided for Industrial land uses by the
2023 Otsego Comprehensive Plan, as amended.
C. The property is zoned I-2, General Industrial District; the existing steel fabrication and office business
is a permitted use within the I-2 District.
D. The applicant is proposing expansion of Lot 1, Block 1, Linco and construction of a 7,800 square foot
office building as an expansion of the existing use of the subject property.
E. The preliminary plat and final plat applications are processed concurrently in accordance with Section
10-5-2 and Section 10-5-3 of the Subdivision Ordinance, including Section 10-5-3.A.1 of the Subdivision
Ordinance allowing for concurrent review of the preliminary plat and final plat, subject to review by
the Planning Commission and approval of the City Council.
F. The proposed development is subject to review by the Planning Commission and approval of the City
Council pursuant to Section 11-9-2 of the Zoning Ordinance.
G. The planning report dated 18 April 2025 prepared by the City Planner, The Planning Company LLC, is
incorporated herein.
H. The Otsego Planning Commission conducted a public hearing at their regular meeting on 21 April 2025
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 7-0 vote that the City Council approve the request based on the aforementioned
findings.
DECISION: Based on the foregoing information and applicable ordinances, the request is hereby APPROVED,
subject to the following conditions:
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1. The subject property shall be developed in accordance with the site and building plans submitted to
the City subject to the stipulations, limitations, and conditions as approved by the City Council in
accordance with Section 11-9-4 of the Zoning Ordinance.
2. Right-of-way dedication for 60th Street (CR 137) shall be subject to review by the City Engineer and
approval of Wright County.
3. The proposed building elevations shall be revised to utilize vertical seam or board and batten siding
patterns for the building walls.
4. The site plan shall be revised to define outdoor storage areas; outdoor storage shall not be expanded
beyond the areas so designated unless approved in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance.
5. The construction specifications for the off-street parking area shall comply with Section 11-21-7.C.3
and D of the Zoning Ordinance, subject to review and approval of the City Engineer.
6. The developer shall submit a landscape plan and install of 2-1/2” caliper overstory trees along the 60th
Street frontage from the east access to the east lot line and from the front to the front line of the
proposed building 40 feet on center, subject to review and approval of the Zoning Administrator.
7. Any new exterior lighting fixtures shall have a 90 degree horizontal cut-off and shielding so that the
light source is not directly visible, subject to review and approval of the Zoning Administrator.
8. Installation of any signs upon the property shall comply with Chapter 37 of the Zoning Ordinance and
require issuance of a sign permit subject to review and approval of the Zoning Administrator.
9. Any outdoor storage of waste containers shall comply with Section 11-18-4 of the Zoning Ordinance,
subject to review and approval of the Zoning Administrator.
10. All grading, drainage, and erosion control plans shall be subject to review and approval of the City
Engineer.
11. The design and installation of a subsurface sewage treatment system and well shall be subject to
review and approval of the Building Official.
12. The developer shall pay a Stormwater Impact Fee for Otsego Creek in accordance with the fee schedule
at the time of final plat approval, calculated as follows:
3.31 net acres x $4,808.00/net acre = $15,914.48
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ADOPTED by the Otsego City Council this 27th day of May, 2025.
MOTION BY:
SECONDED BY:
IN FAVOR:
OPPOSED:
CITY OF OTSEGO
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Jessica L. Stockamp, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Audra Etzel, City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
Lot 1, Block 1, LINCO, according to the recorded plat thereof, Wright County, Minnesota.
And
The west 350.00 feet of the east 459.82 feet of the south 465.00 feet of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast
Quarter of Section 31, Township 121, Range 23, Wright County, Minnesota.
LINCO 2ND ADDITION
Meyer-Rohlin
PRELIMINARY DRAFT FOR CITY REVIEW
03/14/2025