07-16-07 PCITEM 2_1
OTSEGO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
OTSEGO CITY HALL
JULY 16, 2007
7 PM
1. Chair Nichols will call the meeting to order.
Chair Nichols called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
Roll Call: Chair Richard Nichols, Planning Commission Members: Pam
Black, Tammie Fallon, Doug Hackman, Jim Kolles, Dave Thompson and Troy
Watring. Alternates: Brian Gerten and John Thelen.
Staff: Mike Robertson, City Administrator; Judy Hudson, City Clerk/Zoning
Administrator; Karee Rowell, Deputy Clerk; and Dan Licht, City Planner.
City Council: Council Member Vern Heidner (Liaison) and Mayor Larry Fournier.
2. Consider the following minutes.
2.1. June 18, 2007 Planning Commission Meeting.
Commissioner Fallon motioned to approve the minutes. Seconded by
Commissioner Watring. All in Favor. Motion carried.
Commissioner Black abstained because she was absent.
3. Planning Items:
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
3.1. Brian Pederson:
A. CUP for a second driveway to a single family lot within an
R-1 District.
Dan Licht presented the Planner's Report. Applicant was not present.
Chair Nichols opened the Public Hearing at 7:05 pm.
John Thelen stated that after talking to the homeowner, he feels this is a
hardship. Dave Thompson asked why the driveway was already in. Dan Licht
said the applicant knew that it was a risk to put in the driveway before being
approved. Hearing no more comments, Chair Nichols closed the Public Hearing
at 7:06 pm.
Commissioner Black motioned to approved Conditional Use Permit
allowing a second driveway located at 10251 Kahler Avenue NE subject
to the two conditions. Seconded by Commissioner Thompson. All in
favor. Motioned carried.
3.2. Doug Lindenfelser:
A. Rezoning from A-1 to A-2 (Agricultural) District.
B. CUP to allow a lot less than 20 acres.
Dan Licht presented the Planner's Report.
Applicant Doug Lindenfelser, 9364 95th Street NE, asked Mr Licht if he would
prefer it to be moved 30 feet north of the section line for future right of way for
a 83rd Street NE.
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Dan Licht said the driveway can stay on Kadler Avenue NE and will be move to
83rd Street when development reaches the area. Dan Licht stated they will leave
out condition number seven. Doug Linderfelser asked about the Park and Trail
fees and what set that amount. Dan Licht explained.
Chair Nichols opened the Public Hearing at 7:15 pm. Commissioner Watring
inquired about the direction of the buildings and if the driveway is off of Kadler
Avenue, will they have the buildings facing 83rd Street NE and when will the
driveway go off 83rd Street NE. Dan Licht said development could be 20 years in
the future. After hearing no more comments Chair Nichols closed the Public
Hearing at 7:17 pm.
Doug Lindenfesler asked about the section line and is this done throughout the
city and why wasn't this mentioned at the staff meeting.
Commissioner Black motioned to approve the Zoning Map amendment
rezoning the subject site from A-1 District to A-2 District based on a
finding that the request is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
Seconded by Commissioner Thompson. All in favor. Motioned carried.
Commissioner Watring motioned to approve a Conditional Use Permit
allowing a residential lot size of one acre within the A-2 District,
subject to the six conditions (omitting the 30 feet). Seconded by
Commissioner Hackman. All in favor. Motioned carried.
3.3. Amendment of Section 21-7-7.J. of the Subdivision Ordinance
related to issuance of building permits on lots accessed from half
streets.
Dan Licht presented the Planning Report.
Keith Knutson, Odean Avenue NE asked if this has been in the Ordinance book
and when was it in there. Dan Licht stated 1992.
Chair Nichols opened the Public Hearing at 7:24 pm. Hearing no Public
comments, Chair Nichols closed the Public Hearing at 7:26 pm.
Commissioner Black motioned to approve an ordinance amending
Section 21-7-7.3. of the Subdivision Ordinance. Seconded by
Commissioner Fallon. All in favor. Motioned carried.
4. Any other Planning Commission Business.
4.1. Update on City Council actions by Councilmember Heidner.
Councilmember Heidner gave the update on City Councils' meeting.
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4.2. Update on future Planning Commission Agenda Items by
Judy Hudson.
Mike Robertson said he is already receiving calls on the letters we sent and
residents are cleaning up their yards. Also, the city has received the construction
plans for Super Target.
Judy Hudson said that as of today there are no agenda items for August.
5. Adjournment by 10 PM.
Commissioner Thompson motioned to adjourn. Seconded by
Commissioner Fallon. All in favor. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 7:40 PM.
Richard Nichols, Chair
Attest:
Karee Rowell, Deputy Clerk