10-15-97 PCCITY OF OTSEGO
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
OCTOBER 15, 1997 - 8 PM
OTSEGO CITY HALL
1 Chair Carl Swenson will call meeting to order:
Chair Swenson called the Planning Commission Meeting to order at 8:OOPM.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Chair; Carl Swenson, Commission Members; Ing Roskaft, Bruce Rask, Eugene
Goenner, Arlene Nagel, and Richard Nichols. Jim Kolles, excused absence.
Staff: Bob Kirmis, City Planner; Carol Olson, Secretary.
2. Consideration of the Planning Commission Minutes of October 1,1997:
EUGENE GOENNER MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
OF OCTOBER 1, 1997, AS WRITTEN. SECONDED BY ING ROSKAFT. ALL IN FAVOR.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Chair Swenson went over the applicant's request.
Carol Olson noted that the proper posting, publishing and mailings had been completed.
Mr. Kirmis reviewed report dated October 8, 1997. The applicant requested approval of a
conditional use permit to allow an exception from the I-1, Industrial District building
material requirements. Proposed is a 8,580 sq. ft. addition to a 4,320 sq. ft. facility
located south of 60th Street between Hwy101 and Queens Avenue (formerly Frankfort).
The addition is proposed to be finished in metal similar to what is on the existing structure.
Precision Line Motor Sports' proposed addition would be used as an expanded storage
area (Exhibit C). A CUP amendment is needed to accommodate a change to an existing
conditional use. The CUP was originally processed through Frankfort Township.
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Regarding the building material issue, the ordinance criteria has been satisfied and is in
character with the area. In regard to the issue of the curbing requirement, a precedent has
been established. The city has required applicants who are improving property to
upgrade the parking lot to the current standard. NAC recommends approval of the
applicant's request with 11 conditions which Mr. Kirmis read.
Jeff Ophoven - Has no problem with any criteria except for the concrete perimeter
curbing. Concerned curbing may make it difficult for the trucks and trailers to get around.
It is graded to run off to the south and there is a drainage ditch. Has met with Kevin
Kielb, City Engineer, who said he would check the Ordinance and come back with a
recommendation.
Chair Swenson opened the hearing to the public.
Brian Kvarnlov - Concerned with outside storage and noise factor.
16580 58th Street NE
Jeff Ophoven - The reason for the addition is to have things inside. Not in favor of
outside storage either. Asked Mr. Kvarnlov to let him know if there is ever
a problem.
Chair Swenson brought discussion back to the Planning Commission.
Bruce Rask asked if asphalt curbing would be allowed.
Mr. Kirmis - Ordinance states concrete perimeter curbing for parking lots.
Eugene Goenner - To access the area would curb cuts be allowed.
Jeff Ophoven - There is no curbing in the area, if there was could better understand the
requirement.
Chair Swenson - Asked if anyone else from the public wished to be heard.
Greg Ebert - Asked if ordinance addressed if B-12 curb or eased edged curb
Builder could be used. Concerned with getting it done this year.
Mr. Kirmis - The Zoning Ordinance is not specific. The City may have a standard they
use. The City Engineer would have to be consulted on that. The ordinance allows a year
to meet all the conditions of the CUP. An extension or deferment of the surfacing
requirement may be requested.
Chair Swenson closed the public hearing.
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ING ROSKAFT MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST FOR A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT SUBJECT TO ELEVEN CONDITIONS LISTED IN NAC'S
REPORT DATED OCTOBER 8, 1997. ALSO APPLICANT IS TO WORK WITH THE CITY
ENGINEER REGARDING CURBING. SECONDED BY ARLENE NAGEL. ALL IN FAVOR.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. Any other Planning Commission Business:
None
5. Adjourn:
ING ROSKAFT MOTION TO ADJOURN. BRUCE RASK SECONDED. ALL IN FAVOR.
MOTION CARRIED.
Jim Kolles, Secretary
Recorded by: Carol A. Olson
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