03-01-04 PCITEM 2-7
OTSEGO PLANNING COMMISSION
OTSEGO CITY HALL
MARCH 1, 2004
7 P
1. Chair Nichols will call the meeting to order.
Chair Nichols called the meeting to order at 7 PM.
Roll Call: Chair Richard Nichols; Commission Members: Steve Schuck, Ken Fry,
Jim Kolles.
Alternates: Doug Hackman and Tammie Fallon
Excused Absence: David Thompson, Pam Black and Carl Swenson
Staff. Mike Robertson, City Administrator; Judy Hudson, City Clerk/Zoning
Administrator and Bob Kirmis, Assistant City Planner.
Council: Mayor Larry Fournier; Councilmembers: Vern Heidner, Virginia Wendel. Jerry
Struthers and Dan Scharber.
2. Consider the following minutes:
2.1. February 17, 2004 Planning Commission Meeting.
Commissioner Schuck motioned to approve. Commissioner Fry seconded. All in
favor. Motion carried.
3. Planning Items:
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
3.1. Consideration of amending the Subdivision Ordinance Section 21-7-18
regarding Park and trail Dedication.
Chair Nichols opened the Public Hearing at 7:09 PM. Judy Hudson attested the proper
publishing and posting was done. Bob Kirmis presented the Planner's Report.
Chair Nichols opened the Public Hearing for public comments at 7:10 PM.
CM Heidner explained the direction for the fee for a Community Center came from the
City Council.
Hearing no public comments Chair Nichols closed the Public Hearing at 7:14 PM.
Commissioner Schuck motioned to recommend approval amending Park and Trail
fees be increased to $2,820.00 contingent upon CC commitment to Community
Center. Seconded by Commissioner Hackman. All in favor. Motion carried.
3.2. PID Development Stage Plan Amendment for Lot 1 Block 1 Otsego
Waterfront 3`d Addition to develop an 8,165 square foot Medical Office
Building.
Bob Kirmis presented the Planner's Report. Mr. Phil Block, Architect, agreed with the
conditions of the Planner's Report.
Judy Hudson attested all proper noticing and publishing was done.
Chair Nichols opened the Public Hearing at 7:25 PM.
Hearing no public comments Chair Nichols closed the Public Hearing at 7:26 PM.
Mike Robertson said he has directed the City Engineer and Kurt Neidermeyer to review
the disposal system for mercury containment. Mr. Paul Sheils, applicant, explained that a
vacuum system will be installed.
Planning Commission Meeting of March 1, 2004. Page 2.
Commissioner Fry motioned to approve PUD Development State Plan for the Sheils
Building subject to the six conditions listed the Planners Report. Seconded by
Commissioner Schuck. All in favor. Motion carried.
4. Any other Planning Commission Business.
4.1. Update on Council actions by CM Heidner.
CM Heidner updated the Commission on recent Council actions such as the Arbor Creek
Preliminary Plat was approved and the Martin Farms Final Plat was tabled until March 8`h
for staff to work with the developers on the sewer force main issue.
4.2. Update from City Clerk/Zoning Administrator Judy Hudson.
Judy Hudson updated the Planning Commission on upcoming hearings for March 15th
5. Adjournment by 10 PM.
Commissioner Schuck motioned to adjourn. Seconded by Commission Fallon. All in
favor. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 7:31 PM.
Richard Nichols, Chair
ATTEST:
Judy Hudson, City Clerk/Zoning Administrator