12-04-06 PCPLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
OTSEGO CITY HALL
DECEMBER 4, 2006
7 PM
1. Chair Nichols will call the meeting to order.
Chair Nichols called the meeting to order at
Roll Call: Chair Richard Nichols; Commission Members: David Thompson, Doug
Hackman, Tammie Fallon, Jim Kolles and Tom Darkenwald.
Excused absence: Pam Black and Troy Watring
Staff: Mike Robertson, City Administrator; Judy Hudson, City Clerk/Zoning
Administrator and Dan Licht, City Planner.
Council: Mayor Larry Fournier, Vern Heidner, Mark Thorsted and Jessica Stockamp.
2. Consider the following_ minutes.
2.1. November 20, 2006 Planning Commission Meeting.
Commissioner Hackman motioned to approve the minutes as written.
Seconded by Commissioner Fallon. All in favor. Motion carried.
3. Planning Items:
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
3.1. Otsego Fire Department Substation:
A. Zoning Map Amendment from A-1 District to INS District.
B. Preliminary/Final Plat of a +/- 2.0 acre parcel for future
Development of a fire department substation.
Dan Licht presented the Planner's Report. Mike Robertson added that there is no time
line for construction of a fire substation. Chair Nichols opened the Public Hearing at
7:06 PM. Judy Hudson attested that the proper noticing, posting and publishing was
completed.
Justin Kuklock, 8489 Park Avenue, asked the reason the access couldn't be off CSAH 42
rather than 85th Street. He also would like to see this located in a
Commercial/Industrial area rather than residential. Mr. Licht explained that Wright
County restricts accesses off of County roads and what the reasons for the fire station
to be on the west side of CSAH 42. CM Heidner explained how fire departments are
sensitive to using their horns etc., during evening hours.
Commissioner Thompson asked if the City has plans for a fire station on the west end
of the City. Mike Robertson explained the City has no specific locations but in general,
they would like to see one located in the west and one in central Otsego.
Commissioner Hackman questioned that when this area develops, will additional ROW
be taken for Park Avenue. Mr. Licht explained that there would be an additional 30 feet
of land taken from the land to the east when developed. Commissioner Thompson
asked what this parcel be used for until construction. Mr. Licht explained it is currently
being farmed, which could continue.
Tom Schroeder, 8615 Parell Avenue, asked how a fire station will affect property values.
Mr. Licht explained that the Planning Commission and City Council can't use property
values to make a decision.
Planning Commission Meeting of December 4, 2006. Page 2.
Justin Kuklock asked how many fire trucks and ambulances will use this fire station.
Mr. Licht explained that the operational aspects haven't been decided but Mr. Licht
estimated this property could handle about a three door fire station.
CM Heidner added that the City's vision is that this Fire Sub -station would be manned
by the Elk River Fire Department but that they haven't sat down with them to talk
specifics since this will not happen for years.
Hearing no further public comment, Chair Nichols closed the Public Hearing at 7:15 PM.
Commission Fallon motioned to recommend approving a Zoning Map
amendment including the Otsego Fire Substation No. 1E Addition within the
INS District based on a finding the action is consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan. Seconded by Commission Thompson. All in favor.
Motion carried.
Commissioner Thompson motioned to recommend to approve a
Preliminary/ Final Plat for the Otsego Fire Substation No. 1 E Addition.
Seconded by Commissioner Hackman. All in favor. Motion carried.
4. Any other Planning Commission Business.
4.1. Update on City Council actions by Councilmember Heidner.
Councilmember Heidner updated everyone on recent Council actions and recent Council
meetings.
4.2. Update on future Planning Commission Agenda Items by Judy Hudson.
Judy updated everyone on future Planning Commission Agenda items and noted this
was the last meeting for 2006.
5. Adjournment by 10 PM.
Commissioner Tom Darkenwald said that it has been a pleasure working with everyone
during his Planning Commission term. The Planning Commission wished him their best
as a City Councilmember.
Commissioner Hackman motioned to adjourn. Seconded by CM Thompson.
All in favor. Motion carried.
Chair Richard Nichols
ATTEST:
Judy Hudson, Clerk/Zoning Admin.