01-20-15 PLanning Commission MinutesOTSEGO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
OTSEGO PRAIRIE CENTER
JANUARY 20, 2015
7:00 PM
Call to Order.
Chair Black called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
Roll Call: Chair Pam Black; Commissioners: David Thompson, Jim Kolles, Steve Schuck
and Roger Mord. Absent: Commissioners Richard Nichols and Aaron Stritesky.
City Council: CM Vern Heidner. Staff: Daniel Licht, City Planner; and Tami Loff, City
Clerk.
1. Consider the following minutes:
1.1 November 17, 2014 Planning Commission Meeting.
Chair Black said she not in attendance at this meeting so she will abstain.
Commissioner Thompson motioned to approve as written. Seconded by
Commissioner Schuck. All in favor. Motion carried 3-0.
2. Public Hearing items:
2.1 Rogers Rebels:
A. Interim Use Permit to allow physical recreation (soccer) facilities.
City Planner Licht presented the Planning Report.
Applicant Rogers Rebels President Sandra David, 14002 Vicki Circle, Rogers, wanted to
clarify that they are the northeast building in this complex. PCR Queens LLC Partner and
Property Manager Robin Richard wanted to clarify they recently installed crushed gravel
on the driveway of this property.
City Clerk Loff attested that all the proper noticing, posting and publishing has been
completed.
Chair Black opened the Public Hearing at 7:10 PM.
Tom Indykiewicz, 16532 59th Street NE, said he lives across from the site and he heard
there would be tournaments and he is concerned with parking. Ms. David said there will
not be tournaments. She said there was talk of a dodge ball tournament as a fundraiser
but that was canceled.
Commissioner Thompson asked if there were no defined parking spots. City Planner
Licht said there are the same number across the front and then some additional across
the side and stated parking will occur on site as Queens Avenue is posted as no
parking.
Chair Black closed the Public Hearing at 7:14 PM.
Commissioner Kolles motioned to approve an interim use permit allowing
physical recreation use subject to the seven conditions listed in the planning
report. Seconded by Commissioner Thompson. All in favor. Motion carried.
2.2 Waterfront Commons III:
A. PUD Development Stage Plan for construction of a 32,000 square foot office
building.
B. Preliminary and Final Plat of two lots.
City Planner Licht presented the Planning Report.
Applicant Arrow Companies Representative Steve Fischer, 7365 Kirkwood Court N,
Maple Grove, provided sample building materials and reviewed the project. He said with
regards to the building design he wants to make sure he is clear with the required 65
percent materials. City Planner Licht said the Zoning Ordinance requires 65 percent
stone or brick fagade and typically doesn't include the window panes. He said when he
reviewed the plans it met requirements.
Mr. Fischer questioned the final condition number 12 regarding the city credit. City
Planner Licht said the City Attorney will have a draft development agreement this week
with those numbers.
Mr. Fischer also asked if an easement will be provided by the city. City Planner Licht
said yes.
Mr. Fischer said he agrees with all the conditions as written.
CM Heidner asked when the project would be completed. Mr. Fischer said estimated
date of October 31. He said Accurate Homecare will occupy the space.
Commissioner Schuck asked if this building will be just office space. Mr. Fischer said yes
it will be the main headquarters for Accurate Homecare.
City Clerk Loff attested that all the proper noticing, posting and publishing has been
completed.
Commissioner Schuck noted the typo on page 8 of the planning report; should be 65
percent not 75 percent. City Planner Licht said correct.
Commissioner Thompson asked how wide the parking opening is. City Planner Licht said
the entry way is 24 feet with one lane each direction. Commissioner Thompson asked if
the entrance to the parking in front is also 24 feet. City Planner Licht said yes and it
meets the design standards.
Commissioner Mord asked if the general public will access to park for access to the
park. City Planner Licht said yes we are requiring a blanket easement to provide parking
anywhere is those parking spots.
Commissioner Thompson asked if there will be handicap parking stalls by the Cold
Stone. Mr. Fischer said no there are some in the back parking lot by that entrance.
Chair Black opened the Public Hearing at 7:36 PM. Hearing no public comments Chair
Black closed the Public Hearing at 7:44 PM.
Commissioner Thompson motioned to approve the PUD Development Stage
Plan, Preliminary and Final Plat and vacation of drainage and utility
easements for Otsego Waterfront 5t" Addition subject to the twelve
conditions listed in the planning report with correction to condition one
changing 75 to 65 percent. Seconded by Commissioner Schuck. All in favor.
Motion carried.
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5. Update on City Council actions.
CM Heidner updated the Commissioners on City Council actions.
4 Update on future Planning Commission Agenda items.
City Clerk Loff said there could possibly be a meeting on Tuesday, February 17.
5. Adjourn.
Commissioner Thompson motioned to adjourn. Seconded by Commissioner
Schuck. All in favor. Motion carried. Adjourned at 8:06 PM.
Pam Black, Chair
ATTEST:
Tami Loff, City Clerk