03-15-99 PCCITY OF OTSEGO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
MINUTES
MARCH 15, 1999 - 8PM
1. Chair Carl Swenson will call meeting to order:
Chair Swenson called the meeting to order at 8PM
ROLL CALL:
P.C: Chair Carl Swenson, Richard Nichols, Gene Goenner, Arleen Nagel and
Patrick Moonen, Bruce Rask, Commissioner arrived at 8:45PM. Commissioners
Jim Kolles and Christian Mbanefo were absent.
Council: Nlavor Larry Fournier, Council Members Vern Heidner, Mark
Berning and Suzanne Ackerman. Council Member Virginia Wendel was absent.
Staff: Mike Robertson, City Administrator, Elaine Beatty, City
Clerk/Zoning Administrator and Dan Licht, City Planner.
2 Consideration of the Planning Commission Minutes of-,
A February 16, 1999 Otsego P.C./CC Meeting
GENE GOENNER MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE P.C. MINUTES OF 2/16/99
AS WRITTEN. ARLEEN NAGEL SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION
CARRIED UNANLNIOUSLY.
R March 1. 1999 Otsego P.C. Meeting
RICHARD NICHOLS MOTIONED TO ADOPT THE 3/1/99 P.C. MINUTES
AS WRITTEN. GENE GOENNER SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
3 Discussion of the Rural Service Area lot sues
Dan Licht, City Planner reviewed NAC's Report of March 10, 1999 RE: Zoning
Ordinance update for A-1 and A-2 District Lot Size. Mr. Licht noted that there is a 2-1/2
acre minimum in the A-1 area, over that a CUP is required. Discussion of a minimum lot
size of one acre being allowed with two identified septic sites.
Ms. Nagel questioned Pg. #2 E. - 23,000 sq. ft - does that mean a mound system
is required? Answer: Not necessarily. More discussion of septic systems. Mr. Goenner
noted that a mound system takes less land area. Mr. Robertson said if the City allows
mound systems, it might as well allow one acre lots, because that's what most developers
would build. Mr. Licht noted we should change E. to read for standard septics or other
systems as determined by the City Engineer. Mr. Goenner asked if that would allow us to
fall below the two acre lot size? Mr. Licht felt we would still leave the minimum lot size
as one acre. Richard Nichols said we should use the second option and leave the lot size
at one acre. Gene Goenner and Arleen Nagel agreed.
Vern Heidner asked if they are adding any restrictions regarding septic sites, such as
buildings or a garden. It was agreed that Mr. Licht will look further at this. (It was
noted that they will not allow any permanent structures, no blacktop or concrete, etc.)
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Add to Paragraph E., "and/or aX other alternative systems that may be approved
by the City Engineer". Mr. Heidner noted that they need to have 23,000 sq. ft where they
can put a mound system. He noted that we may want to reference "buildable land".
Mr. Robertson - In discussion with Larry Koshak, his main concern is getting
enough soil samples to make an informed determination. Mr. Goenner felt it should be a
condition of the plat they show there is adequate space and soils for a second septic
system. Mr. Licht noted that this information is to be supplied up front. This
information will be gathered and given to the P.C. with the Engineers recommendations.
Mr. Nichols - I thought we were not going to allow density transfers to other
areas. Mr. Licht noted that this is how the ordinance is currently written. Mr.
Goenner - For Minor Subdivision - Clarify if 1 per 40 transfer is allowed. What is the
maximum lot size in these areas? Do we require cluster or not? Answer: Maximum of
2-1/2 acre lot, except by CUP if marginal Ag. land or not sufficient soil for septic system.
(It can be more land). More discussion of the Urban service Area Reserve. Is it our
intent to allow a large 10 Acre lot if they divide? Answer: 4 per 40 for interim use was
our intent. It would have to be rezoned. Dan Licht will have the ordinance ready for the
next P.C. Meeting on 4/5/99.
4 Any other P.C. Business
a Update on Council item of Feedlots proposed change to Ordnance
Mr. Heidner explained that the Council did not approve the feedlot amendment to
the ordinance as written, but asked the City Attorney to review it and recommend
changes. This will be an agenda item on March 22, 1999 - 6:30PM Council Meeting. He
also explained that the Council agreed with the P.C. recommendation Re: Pole Buildings
in the Urban Service Area.
Mr. Robertson - Explained that the Council is considering removing the
moratorium for a portion of the City at their meeting of March 22, 1999 at 6:30PM.
Some discussion was had on the 1,000' setback requirement for feedlots as it pertains to
the moratorium.
Commissioner Rask arrived at 8:45PM.
Mr. Robertson showed the P.C. sketch plans of possible developments.
5 Adjourn by 10PM
BRUCE RASK MOTIONED TO ADJOURN. RICHARD NICHOLS SECONDED
THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. MEETING
ADJOURNED AT 9:40PM.
AR EEN NAGEL, SECREtAkY
MINUTES BY: ELAINE BEATTY, CITY CLERK/RECORDING SECRETARY
File: 99PC315M. WPS