04-16-07 PCOTSEGO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
OTSEGO CITY HALL
APRIL 16, 2007
7 PM
1. Chair Nichols will call the meeting to order.
Vice Chair Black called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
Roll Call: Vice Chair Pam Black, Planning Commission Members: Dave
Thompson, Troy Watring, John Thelen, and Tammie Fallon.
Excused Absent: Richard Nichols, Doug Hackman, and alternate Brian Gerten.
Unexcused Absent: Jim Kolles.
City Staff: City Administrator Mike Robertson, City Clerk/Zoning Administrator
Judy Hudson, City Planner Daniel Licht, and Administrative
Assistant Tami Loff.
City Council: Mayor Fournier, Council Members: Vern Heidner and Mark
Thorsted.
2. Consider the following minutes.
2.1. March 19, 2007 Planning Commission Meeting.
Commissioner Thompson motioned to approve the minutes. Seconded
by Commissioner Watring. All in favor. Motion carried.
3. Planning Items:
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
3.1. Rick & Janice Ostrom:
City Planner Daniel Licht presented the Planner's Report.
Vice Chair Black opened Public Hearing at 7:03 PM.
Chuck Daleiden, 14976 92nd St, said that in the neighborhood covenants the
garage has to match the house. Mr. Licht said that it is a private covenants with
the Homeowners Association, and the city does not enforce private covenants.
Mr. Daleiden asked applicant Rick Ostrom, if the shingles will be changed to
match the house. Mr. Ostrom said that the shingles will be the same.
Commissioner Thelen asked about a security deposit. Mr. Licht replied that a
$5000 escrow will be applied at the time a building permit is taken out.
Vice Chair Black closed Public Hearing at 7:07 PM.
A. Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow relocation of an
existing detached garage to a lot within Otsego.
Commissioner Fallon motioned to approve the permit subject to the six
conditions listed in the Planner's Report. Seconded by Commissioner
Thelen. All in favor. Motion carried.
Planning Commission Meeting of April 16, 2007. Page 2.
NON HEARING:
3.2. Linco:
City Planner Daniel Licht presented the Planner's Report.
Applicant Brad Praught, stated that they did not add a bathroom to their plans
because one is not needed at this time. They will continue using portable
restrooms for employees. Commissioner Thelen asked if there is running water
on site. Mr. Praught said no.
A. Site and Building Plan Review.
Commissioner Watring motioned to approve the site and building
plans. Seconded by Commissioner Fallon. All in favor. Motion carried.
3.3 Wildflower Meadow:
City Planner Daniel Licht presented the Planner's Report.
Applicant Shane Chatlean, Rottlund Homes, said he agrees with the Planner's
Report and the two conditions. Commissioner Black stated that she likes the
change of plans.
A Building Plan Review — revised townhouse building.
Commissioner Thelen motioned to approve the building plans for
Wildflower Meadows subject to the two conditions listed in the
Planner's Report. Seconded by Commissioner Watring. All in favor.
Motion carried.
3.4 Friendship Addition:
City Planner Daniel Licht presented the Planner's Report.
Applicant Richon Xiong, Landcor, said that they are still working on the updates
of the retail building and they should be available by the next council meeting.
Mr. Xiong said in response to the Planner's comments by widening the windows
to match EIFS it will reduce the brick and weaken the entry element. He said in
response to the brick face, it will be extended 2 inches in front of the EIFS which
provides the visual depth along the facade. Mr. Xiong said that the brick will be
Maroon and the EIFS will be yellow and tan. Commissioner Fallon asked what
color the bottom brick will be. Mr. Richon replied that the brick will be a lighter
maroon than on top. Commissioner Fallon said that it has enough distinction
between the two that widening the windows should not make the building look
like a block building. Commissioner Thompson asked why the door is not
centered under EIFS. Mr. Richon said he believes that it should be centered.
A Building Plan Review — revised retail center and auto repair
buildings.
Planning Commission Meeting of April 16, 2007. Page 3.
Commissioner Thelen Motioned to recommend approval of the revised
building plans for Friendship Addition subject to the following
conditions:
1. The buildingplans for the retailbuilding are revised to;
a. Extend the awnings and provide faux windows
between the service doors on the east elevation
b. Revise the parapet to provide additional detailing.
2. The building plans for the auto repair/tire building are revised to:
a. The window mullions on the east facade shall be centered
under the EIFS section on the top half of the building, subject to City
staff approval.
Seconded by Commissioner Thompson. All in favor. Motion carried.
4. Any other Planning Commission Business.
4.1. Update on City Council actions by Councilmember Heidner.
Council Member Heidner updated the Commission on recent Council actions and
other City business.
4.2. Update on future Planning Commission Agenda Items by
Mike Robertson.
City Administrator Robertson updated the Commission on future agenda items.
5. Adjournment by 10 PM.
Commissioner Fallon motioned to adjourn. Seconded by Commissioner
Thompson. All in favor. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:11 PM.
Pam Black, Vice Chair
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Tami Loff, AdministrWve Assistant