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06-17-02 PCCITY OF OTSEGO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING JUNE 17, 2002 8 P OTSEGO CITY BALL 1. Chair Nichols will call the meeting to order. Chair Nichols called the meeting to order at 8 PM. Roll Call: Chair Richard Nichols; Planning Commission Members: Ken Fry, Carl Swenson, David Thompson, Patrick Moonen, Steve Schuck Excused absence: Christian Mbanefo Absent: Jim Kolles Staff. Mike Robertson, City Administrator; Judy Hudson, City Clerk/Zoning Administrator; Dan Licht, City Planner. Council: Mayor Larry Fournier; Councilmembers Virginia Wendel and Jerry Struthers. 2. Consider the following minutes: 2.1. Planning Commission Minutes of 06-03-02 Commissioner Schuck motioned to approve the minutes. Seconded by Commissioner Swenson. All in favor. Motion carried. 3. Planning Items: 3.1. Lefebvre's Carpet: (Tabled from the 05-05-02 meeting). A. Administrative Permit to add on 1.3 acre to existing lot. B. Rezone detached portion of Parcel to B-3 District. C. Building and Site Plan Review. Dan Licht presented the Planner's Report. Chair Nichols re -opened the Public Hearing at 8:05 pm. John Wilczek, Meyer-Rohlin Engineering, stated he agrees with the Planner's comments and adjusted the plan to provide parking to the north. He has provided additional landscaping, and Stormwater calculations, and will send out updated drawings. Chair Nichols opened for public comments and there were none. Commissioner Fry questioned the location of the loading dock. Dan Licht said he recommended it located on either the east or the north side with adequate turning radius for delivery vehicles. Commissioner Thompson questioned if Condition No. 2 needs to be revised. Licht replied it is appropriate but could change to subject to staff approval. Hearing no public comments, Chair Nichols closed the Public Hearing at 8:15 pm. Planning Commission Meeting of June 17, 2002, cont'd. Page 2. Commissioner Schuck motioned to recommend to approve a Zoning Map amendment rezoning that portion of PID 118-500-154302 subject to administrative subdivision from an A-1 District to B-3 District designation based upon a finding that the request is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Seconded by Commissioner Swenson. Allin favor. Motion carried. Commissioner Schuck motioned to recommend to approve site and building plans for Lefebvre's Carpet subject to the nine conditions listed in the Planner's Report changing No. 2 to replace the words "as well as" with "with': Seconded by Commissioner Fry. All in favor. Motion carried. 3.2. Otsego Meadows Golf Course. (Tabled from the 06-03-02 meeting). A. Rezoning from A-1 District to PUD District. B. PUD Development Stage Plan for a residential golf course Development. C. Preliminary Plat. Chair Nichols reopened the Public Hearing at 8:17 pm. Dan licht presented the staff report. Chris Bulow, 9390 Napier Avenue, applicant. He said some of the neighbors don't want a street stub butting up to their property. Mr. Bulow said he wouldn't have a problem making it a private drive. Mr. Bulow also stated he feels the MPCA would view his project with city sewer as a benefit, as it would allow future hookups for Island View Estates and Riverwood. Tim Cole, 9412 Kahler Avenue. He stated is not opposed to this project. He is concerned with the long cul-de-sacs for emergency situations and he doesn't want the street to butt up to his property. He also feels the sewer should become available to everyone. Debbie Souer, 9299 Kahler. Mrs. Souer stated she is not opposed to this project. But, doesn't want the street to butt up to her property, as she doesn't want a future street going through her property. Ken Souer, 9299 Kahler. He stated is in favor of the golf course, but don't want street butting up to his property and a dead end street is fine. Chair Nichols addressed the concern with the stubbed road that it won't go through without the property owner's permission. Dan Licht explained the extension of 92nd Street is not being done for this project but for future development to the east. Hearing no further comments, Chair Nichols closed the public hearing at 8:47 pm. Commissioner Schuck motioned to recommend approval of a Zoning Map amendment to rezone the subject site from A-1 District to PUD District based upon a finding that the request is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance. Seconded by Commissioner Thompson. All in favor. Motion carried. Planning Commission Meeting of June 17, 2002, cont'd. Page 3. Commissioner Schuck motioned to recommend approval of the PUD Development Stage Plan and Preliminary Plat for Otsego Meadows Golf Club, subject to 18 conditions listed in the Planner's Report including requiring an on-site septic system. Seconded by Commissioner Fry. All in favor. Motion carried. 3.3. Zoning Ordinance Changes. Mr. Licht went over the following suggested modifications to the Zoning Ordinance. Voting Requirements The Planning Commission asked for a legal opinion. Wetland Buffer Mike Robertson suggested adding that this doesn't apply to Stormwater Retention Ponds. Residential Buffer yards The Planning Commission was concerned with long-term maintenance and addition of a gate to the fence and directed Dan Licht to review and bring back recommendations. Secondary Farm Dwellings Do not allow. Keeping of horses. Chair Nichols asked Dan Licht to check with other cities on how many horses they allow per acre. Feedlot Regulations Mike Robertson requested to change (7) g. on Page 10 from the word Ongoing to Absent. Development signs Commissioner Schuck suggested including the Developer's Agreement security for removal of signs. A-1 Districts lots Dan Licht was asked to bring to the next meeting the Accessory Building Table. Side vard setbacks No change. Auto sales lots No change. Exterior lighting No change. Planning Commission Meeting of June 17, 2002, cont'd. Page 4. 4. Any other Planning Commission Business. A. Update on Council actions by CM Heidner. CM Wendel went over Council actions. 5. Adjournment by 10 PM. Commissioner Schuck motioned to adjourn. Seconded by Commissioner Moonen. All in favor. Motion carried. Adjourned at 10:09 PM. Richard Nichols, Chair Attest: Judy Hudson, City Clerk/Zoning Adm.