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05-06-98 PCCITY OF OTSEGO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MAY 6,1998-8PM 1 Chair Carl Swenson will call meeting to order: Chair Carl Swenson called the Planning Commission Meeting to order at 8:00 PM. ROLL CALL: Present: Carl Swenson, Chair; Planning Commission members, Bruce Rask, Arleen Nagel, Eugene Goenner, Christian Mbanefo, and Jim Kolles. Richard Nichols, had an excused absence. Council Representative; Vern Heidner, Mayor, Larry Fournier; CM Wendel, CM Berning, CM Ackerman. Staff: Dan Licht, Assistant City Planner; Elaine Beatty, City Clerk/Zoning Administrator; Carol Olson, Secretary. Chair Swenson welcomed Christian Mbanefo as the new Planning Commission Member. Ing Roskaft has requested to be placed as Alternate, and Chair Swenson spoke of Ing's dedication over the years. 2 Consideration of the Planning Commission Minutes of: A. April 15, 1998 PC Meeting EUGENE GOENNER MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF APRIL 15, 1998, AS WRITTEN. JIM KOLLES SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED. BRUCE RASK MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE PLANNING COMMISSION/CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MINUTES OF APRIL 8, 1998, AS WRITTEN. ARLEEN NAGEL SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED. Chair Swenson - Commissioner Jim Kolles stepped down due to a possible conflict. Elaine Beatty, City Clerk, noted that all the proper publishing and posting has been done. Dan Licht read the applicants request for a conditional use permit to allow a residential lot size larger than two and one-half acres within the A-1, Agricultural Rural Service Area District. The applicants are proposing to add a one acre parcel to the south to their property, for a total of approximately 2.99 acres. The condition of the land is to be non - tillable and marginal for use in agricultural production. (see attached) The Wright County Soil Survey identifies the soils adjacent to the creek as sandy loam with slopes 6 to 12 percent. Because the intent of the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinances have not been met, NAC does not recommend approval of the applicants request as presented. Chair Swenson asked the applicant if he wished to comment. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING of May 6, 1998 cont'd Page 2 Joel Kolles The property was originally part of the Ken Davis farm. The 8925 Mason Ave NE survey was down the center of the creek. The property is not large enough to get equipment turned around. We wish to buy the property for a larger buffer zone around us. Later when more development comes in that property will remain as is, planted in trees etc. I hope you would consider approving this application. Chair Swenson opened the Planning Commission Hearing to the public. Jim Kolles Joel Kolles' brother - Regarding good farm land, doesn't feel this 12304 95th Street one acre would be of any affect. Chair Swenson brought the discussion back to the Planning Commission. CM Heidner - Asked if the parcel could be split off with no building rights. Dan Licht - Answered that it could not be legally split. The issue is the accumulative part of the land being over the allowed 2.5 acre lot size. Chair Swenson went back to the public for comment. Joel Kolles stated that the sole intent is to have a larger lot and not to sell the property. Doug Kolles Asked if Ken Davis' daughter wanted to buy that land would it be 8700 Parrish allowed. Chair Swenson answered that if the conditions where the same as now, it would not have been allowed. Chair Swenson closed the public hearing and brought the discussion back to the Planning Commission. PC Goenner recommended that further deed restrictions to the property be one of the conditions of the CUP and the property should remain as open land until the time of rezoning. Joel Kolles stated that according to City Ordinance, a CUP would be required now. He had no problem with adding that condition. PC Rask asked what was used to determine productive farm land. Dan Licht stated that the Wright County Soil Survey is used to make that determination. EUGENE GOENNER MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CHANGE THE LOT SIZE WITH THE CONDITION THAT THE SUBJECT ONE ACRE TO THE NORTH BE MAINTAINED AS OPEN SPACE UNTIL DEEMED DEVELOPABLE. ARLEEN NAGEL SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED. JIM KOLLES ABSTAINED. This will be on the City Council Agenda of May 26, 1998 at 6:30 P.M. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING of May 6, 1998 cont'd Page 3 Chair Swenson read the applicants request. Elaine Beatty, City Clerk noted that the proper publishing and posting has been done. Dan Licht - There are three approvals necessary to accommodate the proposed development. The first request is to rezone Lot 1, Block 1, Otsego Industrial Park from INS to 1-2, secondly to vacate the Platted Drainage Easement, and third to review site and building plans for an industrial site warehouse/office building. (see attached) Prior to zoning INS the property was zoned I-1. The current Comprehensive Plan and the Draft Comprehensive Plan suggests continued industrial development of that site. Regarding the vacation of the Platted Drainage Easement, the City Engineer has reviewed and submitted letters dated April 22, and April 27, 1998. (see attached) There will be significant run off from the roof of the structure. A berm along the west property line is recommended to direct the run off to a drainage pipe that goes under Jansen Avenue. Currently the applicant is proposing to construct the first level of the building. (future two story) The parking requirements have been satisfied, but at the time of an addition of mezzanine or second floor, parking demands will increase. The applicant has provided proof of parking, but it is being proposed in the same area as the proposed berm. The request for review of the site and building plans are consistent with the Zoning Ordinance. According to Section 20-22-9, for warehouse uses, requires one stall for one thousand square feet, plus one stall per maximum employee per shift, plus one stall per each company truck not stored inside the building. The applicant would like to install bituminous after one frost season to allow proper settling. The condition has been added requiring all parking/driveway areas be bituminous surfaced and striped by November 1, 1999. Additional landscaping has been recommended along the north side, planting on the west and south property lines. The requested re -zoning is consistent with the site and should be approved. NAC recommends approval of vacation of the Drainage Easement subject to two conditions listed in NAC's report dated April 23, 1998, and subject to the City Engineer's approval. NAC also recommended approval of the site and building plan review subject to the 13 conditions, which Dan Licht read: (see attached) Jack Grotkin I have two comments regarding the 13 conditions. R. J. Ryan Construction Item 6, Concrete curbing be provided around all Tar i g/circulation areas. We are proposing curb around the front of the building parking area, because the Engineer is concerned with the lack of storm sewers. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING of May 6, 1998 cont'd Page 4 We were not planning to put any curb on the northwest part or the southwest part. We were going to run curb around the front parking area. If needed around the entire site, we'd be taking that water and funneling it and create too much run off and erosion, instead of having it equally dissipated. Item 10, I would agree to put addition landscaping on the south property line, but along the west property line is the back side of the building that backs up to agricultural land. We have great intentions of finishing off the second floor, and at that point we would increase the parking. I would request that we do the parking as shown by the civil engineer and that we put the landscaping on the south side, but not on the west side. Chair Swenson opened the Hearing to the public. No one wished to be heard. The Hearing was brought back to the Planning Commission. PC Rask questioned the additional landscaping. Dan Licht - The intent is to provide screening of the loading docks per Zoning Ordinance. Jack Grotkin stated that part of the request is to have an illuminated sign on the building. We will put some rolling berms there. CM Heidner asked how many parking stalls would be put in initiallyand was concerned that it was excessive. Dan Licht answered 133 stalls, the number is based on trip generation and occupancy figures calculated by the Institute of Engineers. Jack Grotkin stated that typically municipalities require 1 per 2,000 square feet for warehouse parking, 1 per 1,000 square feet for manufacturing, and 1 per 200 square feet for offices. Dan Licht stated that the 1 per 1,000 would be meeting the requirement of the parking demands. PC Goenner questioned the need for the additional berm with the curb requirement. Dan Licht - The City Engineer has determined that the berm is necessary due to anticipated water rising above the proposed curb. Jack Grotkin stated that the Engineer was concerned with collecting and guiding the run off as not to run in agricultural property and cause erosion. Dan Licht - The City Engineer has stated that the curb provision would not be adequate without improvement to the pipe under Jansen Avenue. At this time the berm is sufficient to move the water to the pipe and prevent it from flowing to the west. Chair Swenson asked if by directing the water to the east, it would flood the septic system. Dan Licht - In a memorandum dated April 27, 1998, the City Engineer addresses the potential high water over the septic site. This needs to be reviewed in coordination with the City Building Official. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING of May 6, 1998 cont'd Page 5 EUGENE GOENNER MOTIONED TO REZONE LOT 1, BLOCK 1, OTSEGO INDUSTRIAL PARK FROM INS (INSTITUTIONAL) TO 1-2 (GENERAL INDUSTRIAL). BRUCE RASK SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED. Item 2: Chair Swenson asked for public comment. There was none. Brought the discussion back to the Planning Commission. PC Goenner asked about enlarging the pipe under Jansen Avenue at this time as opposed to the time of an addition to the structure. Dan Licht - If it were done at this time it would eliminate the berm requirement. BRUCE RASK MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE VACATION OF THE PLATTED DRAINAGE EASEMENT THAT LIES ON THE NORTH END OF LOT 2, BLOCK 1, OTSEGO INDUSTRIAL PARK, SUBJECT TO THE FOUR CONDITIONS OF NAC'S REPORT DATED APRIL 23,1998. ARLEEN NAGEL SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Dan Licht commented on the curb and gutter requirement. The Zoning Ordinance, Section 20-22-4.H.15, is specific that curb and gutter be provided around the entire perimeter of the site, except as specifically approved by the City Engineer. EUGENE GOENNER MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR THE OTSEGO INDUSTRIAL WAREHOUSE/OFFICE BUILDING SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS IN NAC'S REPORT DATED APRIL 23, 1998 SUBJECT TO THE 13 CONDITIONS INCLUDING COMMENT BY THE CITY ENGINEER. ARLEEN NAGEL SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5. Any other PC Business: Chair Swenson reminded everyone of the joint Planning Commission/City Council Workshop Meeting of May 13, 1998. CM Vern Heidner gave an update on the proposed wastewater treatment plant. At the Monday night, May 4th, meeting the City Council approved the Plans and Specs for the wastewater treatment Plant. Preliminary approval by the MPCA has been given. There may be additional costs due to more restrictive phosphorus levels. 6. Adjourn by 10 PM: BRUCE RASK MOTIONED TO ADJOURN. CHRISTIAN MBANEFO SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED. L-Wnk 4 a:= — i Kolles, Secretary Recorded by: Carol Olson