11-01-95 PCCITY OF OTSEGO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
8 P
CONFERENCE ROOM
OTSEGO CITY HALL
NOVEMBER 1, 1995
Chair Swenson called the November 1, 1995 Planning Commission Meeting
to order at 8 PM.
Roll Call: Chair Carl Swenson; Commission Members: Eugene Goenner, Arleen Nagel,
Richard Nichols, Ing Roskaft.
Council Representative: Suzanne Ackerman
Excused Absence: Jim Kolles, Bruce Rask.
Staff: Elaine Beatty, City Clerk/Zoning Administrator; Bob Kirmis, Assistant Planner;
Judy Hudson, Deputy Clerk.
Arleen Nagel noted a correction for the motion on Page 3 regarding the approval of the
proposed ordinance amendment for Home Extended Business. Commission Members
Arleen Nagel and Richard Nichols voted for the motion.
Chair Swenson noted a correction on Page 1, under Item 3, second paragraph, the Chair
asked for the presentation not the EDAAC.
Chair Swenson noted another correction on Page 1 under motion for approval of minutes
of 10-4-95, motion should read as amended rather than as presented.
Ing Roskaft motioned to approve the October 18, 1995 Planning Commission
Minutes with the noted corrections. Seconded by Eugene Goenner. All in favor.
Motion carried.
Ing Roskaft motioned to remove from the table, the motion made October 18, 1995,
regarding discussion of amendment to the Sign Ordinance. Seconded by Richard
Nichols. All in favor. Motion carried.
Planning Commission Meeting of November 1, 1995, cont'd. Page 2.
Bob Kirmis went over the NAC Report and proposed amendment draft dated September
28, 1995. (attached) This was prepared at the request of the City Council, intended to
address construction and real estate signage requirements. The amendment would make
an allowance for construction signs in all zoning districts as exempt signs. Amend the real
estate development project sign requirements in residential districts to allow larger signs
along principal arterial streets. Amend the commercial/industrial district sign requirement,
establishing a maximum sign height for real estate signs and make an allowance for real
estate development signs.
Richard Nichols discussed the possibility of consistency in square footage and height
throughout the sign ordinance, streamlining it for compatible language.
Mr. Kirmis explained the purpose of the Ordinance is to recognize how sign area/height
relates to the sign's intended purpose.
Ing Roskaft stated concern for signage in the Industrial Districts, where height is of a
greater concern, being high enough to be seen from the highway. There would be cases
where the railroad tracks plus the setbacks and the lots further away would make it
impossible to be seen from the highway.
Bob Kirmis explained that height relates to ground elevation. Typically a sign height starts
at the elevation of the crown of the road.
Eugene Goenner stated concern with 64 square feet along a busy road, not being big
enough for people to be able to read it.
Eugene Goenner recommended having Bob Kirmis create a chart giving a breakdown of
what he has recommended and comparing it with current ordinance.
Richard Nichols asked for clarification of Section 4, difference between 4 and 5. He also
recommended a uniform size of 100 square feet and 20 feet in height.
Planning Commission Meeting of November 1, 1995, cont'd. Page 3.
Chair Swenson opened the Public Hearing. He explained the procedures of a Public
Hearing.
Elaine Beatty stated the proper noticing and publishing was done.
Mr. Kirmis went over the NAC Report of October 19. 1995.
NAC recommends approval of the requested building relocation subject to the nine
conditions outlined in the Report. (attached).
Elaine Beatty stated the current septic system is in compliance with the Ordinance.
Chair Swenson opened the Hearing for Public Comment.
No one wished to be heard.
Chair Swenson closed the Hearing.
Chair Swenson reported that two neighbors, Guy Rowe and Marty Carol called City Hall.
They stated they have no objections with the Cederburgs request.
Ing Roskaft motioned to allow the Conditional Use Permit for building relocation as
requested by Bob and Diane Cederburg, subject to all conditions as outlined in the
NAC Report of October 19, 1995 and subject to any corrections the Building
Official finds. Seconded by Arleen Nagel. All in favor. Motion carried.
Elaine Beatty noted this item will be on the November 13, 1995, 6:30 PM, City Council
Agenda.
The meeting with David Licht, NAC, City Council and Carl Swenson regarding
the Comprehensive Plan Review in the SW corner of Otsego, has been set for January 4,
1995 at 6:30 PM.
Planning Commission Meeting of November 1, 1995, cont'd. Page 4.
Ing Roskaft motioned to adjourn. Richard Nichols seconded the motion. All in favor.
Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:35 PM.
Arleen Nagel, Secretary
By: Judy Hudson, Recording Secretary
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