11-03-03 PCCITY OF OTSEGO
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
NOVEMBER 3, 2003
8PM
1. Chair Nichols will call the meeting to order.
Chair Nichols called the meeting to order at 8 PM.
Roll Call: Richard Nichols; Planning Commission Members: Pam Black, Ken
Fry, Steve Schuck, David Thompson, Carl Swenson and Jim Kolles.
Alternates: Doug Hackman and Tammie Fallon
Staff. Mike Robertson, City Administrator; Judy Hudson, City Clerk/Zoning
Administrator and Dan Licht, City Planner.
Council: Mayor Larry Fournier; Councilmembers: Virginia Wendel, Vern Heidner and
Jerry Struthers.
2. Consider the following minutes:
2.1. October 6, 2003 Planning Commission Meeting
Commissioner Schuck motioned to approve the minutes. Commissioner Fry
seconded. All in favor. Motion carried.
3. Planning Items:
3.1. Continuation of the Public Hearing for Waterfront East
Dan Licht presented the Planner's Report. He noted the only comment on the EAW was
from MnDOT and that staff had accommodated their concerns in the conditions. The
applicant, Bob Fields of LandCor, said he will dedicate easement for the pedestrian
walkway/bridge which MnDOT wants to construct. He also showed a proposed
intersection and layout of Quantrelle Avenue going through this development and the
diamond shape interchange at Hwy 101 and CSAH 39. The land dedicated for this
interchange would now go into a Outlot ROW and this would allow MnDOT to complete
their design. Regarding the development, Mr. Fields said there would be a grocery store
and restaurants.
Chair Nichols re -opened the Public Hearing for comments at 8:25 PM.
There were no.public comments.
Commissioner Schuck asked if the Outlot ROW satisfies staff's concerns. Both Dan
Licht and Mike Robertson replied that it does.
Hearing no public comments Chair Nichols closed the Public Hearing at 8:26 PM.
Commissioner Schuck motioned to approve a rezoning to PUD District, PUD
General Development Stage Plan and Preliminary Pat for Waterfront East, subject
to the 20 conditions listed in the Planner's Report. Seconded by Commissioner
Black. All in favor. Motion carried.
Commissioner Schuck motioned to adopt findings that the proposed Waterfront
East does not have potential for significant environmental effects and that
preparation of an EIS is not to be required based on a review of the submitted EAW
and evidence received, subject to the one condition listed in the Planner's Report.
Planning Commission Meeting of November 3, 2003. Page 2.
Seconded by Commissioner Swenson. All in favor. Motion carried.
4. Any other Planning Commission Business.
4.1. Discussion of outdoor sales next to JKO Holdings.
Dan Licht went over Jeff Ophoven's request for a temporary storage place for U -Haul and
car sales on his empty lot until he can further develop his lot and wanted Planning
Commission feedback. Mr. Robertson said Mr. Ophoven is one of many landowners
along Highway 101 waiting for plans from MnDOT before they make any decisions on
their land.
The Planning Commission consensus was to go through with the Public Hearing but they
thought there could be room for allowances but with end dates, a limit of the number of
vehicles and a limit to the size of the area. Of course comments from the neighborhood
would impact a decision.
4.2. Update on Council actions by CM Heidner.
CM Heidner had no updates but he did bring up the consideration of changing the time
for Planning Commission Meetings. The Commission requested this to be on their next
agenda.
5. Adjournment by 10 PM.
Commissioner Schuck motioned to adjourn. Seconded by Commissioner Fry. All in
favor. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:50 PM.
Richard Nichols, Chair
ATTEST:
Judy Hudson, Zoning Adm/City Clerk