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08-07-06 PC41 ITEM 2_7 OTSEGO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OTSEGO CITY HALL August 7, 2006 7 PM 1. Chair Nichols will call the meeting to order. Chair Nichols called the meeting to order at 7:OOpm. Roll Call: Chair Richard Nichols; Commission Members: Pam Black, Tom Darkenwald, Doug Hackman,Tammie Fallon, John Thelen, Alternate. Excused absence: Dave Thompson and Troy Watring. Absent: Jim Kolles Staff: Mike Robertson, City Administrator; Judy Hudson, City Clerk/Zoning Administrator; Daniel Licht, City Planner and Tami Loff, Secretary. Council: Mayor Fournier, Councilmember Vern Heidner and Councilmember Thorsted. 2. Consider the following minutes. 2.1. June 5, 2006 Planning Commission Minutes. Commissioner Hackman motioned to accept the minutes as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Black. All in favor. Motion carried. 2.2. June 19, 2006 Planning Commission Minutes. Commissioner Black motioned to accept the minutes as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Hackman. All in favor. Motion carried. 3. Planning Items: PUBLIC HEARINGS: 3.1. Wright County Highway Department: A. CUP for accessory outdoor storage within an I-2 District. B. Site and Building Plan review for a County Highway Maintenance Building and accessory structure. Dan Licht presented the Planner's Report. Judy Hudson attested that the proper noticing, posting and publishing was completed. Chair Nichols opened the Public Hearing at 7:15 pm. Hearing no public comments, Chair Nichols closed the Public Hearing at 7:16 PM. Commissioner Thelen questioned if the applicant was not Wright County would we require more information. Mr. Licht replied that information we received is sufficient. Commissioner Thelen asked if there will be more information given to the Council. Steve Meyer, Wright County Highway Department stated that they will not have exact plans to bring in until the bid is let out. Mr. Meyer explained that what they have is a template. The substation will be 6,700 square feet and have three employees. All storage will be within the building. They plan on dedicating utility easements to the City. Applicant, Steve Meyers, agreed with the conditions in the Planner's report. 61 Planning Commission Meeting August 7, 2006. Page 2. Commissioner Darkenwald asked when they plan on opening. Mr. Meyer stated that they would like to be open by the first of November. Commissioner Hackman asked if they have the money for this building. Mr. Meyer replied that they have the money set aside for this project. Councilmember Heidner asked how long the cover on the salt and storage building will last as he is concerned with the appearance. Mr.Licht explained that this is covered under our ordinance. Mr. Meyer noted that this building is insured. Commissioner Black motioned to recommend approving a CUP for accessory outdoor storage within I-2 District, subject to the eleven conditions listed in the Planner's Report. Seconded by Commissioner Fallon. All in favor. Motion carried. 3.2. Duke: A. Preliminary and Final Plat Review for Gateway North 2"d Addn. B. Site and Building Plan review for construction of a 154,000 Square foot office/warehouse building. Tom Darkenwald stepped down and did not participate in any discussion and action for Duke Realty's request. Dan Licht, presented Planner's Report. Judy Hudson attested that the proper noticing, posting and publishing was completed. David Bade,1600 Utica Ave. St Louis Park, presented a photo of what the building will look like. Chair Nichols opened Public Hearing at 7:34 PM. Chair Nichols asked if they have any tenants. Mr. Bade replied that they have had a lot of interest. They could have 3-6 tenants. Commissioner Fallen asked about the trash enclosures. Mr. Bade explained that all trash will be inside the building. Chair Nichols closed Public Hearing at 7:38 PM. Commissioner Fallon motioned to recommend approving a preliminary/final plat for Gateway North 2nd Addn and site and building plans for Building #1, Subject to the five conditions listed in the Planner's Report. Seconded by Commissioner Black. All in favor. Motion carried. 4. Any other Planning Commission Business. 4.1. Update on Citv Council actions by Councilmember Heidner. Councilmember Heidner updated the Commission on recent Council Actions. 4.2. Update on future Planning Commission Agenda Items by Judy Hudson. Judy Hudson said there are no planning items. Planning Commission Meeting August 7, 2006. Page 3. 5. Adjournment by 10 PM. Commissioner Darkenwald motioned to adjourn. Seconded by Commissioner Black. All in favor. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:03 PM. Richard Nichols, Chair Attest: 3udy Hudson, City Clerk/Zoning Adm.