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03-03-03 PCCITY OF OTSEGO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MARCH 3, 2003 8 PM OTSEGO CITY HALL 1. Chair Nichols will call the meeting to order. Chair Nichols called the meeting to order at 8 PM. Roll Call: Chair Richard Nichols; Commission Members: Ken Fry, David Thompson, Steve Schuck, Carl Swenson, Jim Kolles and Pam Black. Absent: Christian Mbanefo. Staff Mike Robertson, City Administrator; Judy Hudson, City Clerk/Zoning Administrator; Dan Licht, City Planner. Council: Mayor Larry Fournier; Councilmembers Jerry Struthers and Vern Heidner. 2. Consider the following minutes: 2.1. February 18, 2003 Planning Commission Meeting, Commission Member Schuck motioned to approve the minutes. Seconded by Commissioner Member Fry. All in favor. Motion carried. 3. PlanningItems: ems: Public Hearings for: 3.2. Arbor Creek Preliminary Plat. Dan Licht presented the Planner's Report. Representing the applicant, Emmerich Development, were John Jackels and Mike Gair. Mike Gair explained the Arbor Creek Project. He stated they are in agreement with all the conditions listed in the Planner's report. They also will remove the three lots to accommodate the parking lot. John Jackels stated the price range of homes would be $190,000 to $400,000. City Clerk, Judy Hudson, attested that all proper notices and publishing was done. Chair Nichols opened the Public Hearing at 8:40 PM. Rachel Ryan, 80`h Street, was concerned if she would be able to keep her horses. Gary Welton 80`b and MacIver asked if his zoning would also be changed and also was concerned if they would be able to keep their livestock and add livestock. He also wanted to know how 79 % Street would end. Dan Licht explained that just the properties being developed are rezoned. The street abutting his property will end in a temporary cul-de-sac until he chooses to develop his property. Residents can keep their animals; they can't add over 10 animal units. Tony Berning, 11756 80`h Street. Mr. Berning questioned the setback from the Barthel Feedlot. Dan Licht said he would do a site inspection and adjust the setback line if necessary. Commissioner Schuck asked if there would be quads and town homes. Mike Gair explained this development would only have single-family detached homes. Planning Commission Meeting of March 3, 2003. Page 2. Gary Welton asked if the existing residents would be required to hook up to sewer. Chair Nichols explained residents would need to petition for sewer and water. Ed Specht said he would like to see a park on the east side of MacIver. Mr. Licht said that the Park and Trail Plan calls for a park for every square mile. Brian Beaudry, 80`h Street, asked if the Otsego Creek will be able to keep up with all the development and will the creek stay open or freeze in winter. Councilmember Heidner explained the first phase is a 600,000 gpd WWTP in this area, which won't be a lot of extra water. Mike Robertson stated there will be a Public Hearing next month for the Otsego Creek Watershed and explained how the developers will be paying for any improvements. Mike Gair stated that his engineers and Otsego's engineers are studying the stormwater runoff and will be designing ponds to meet these needs. Hearing no other comments Chair Nichols closed the Public Hearing at 8:58 M. Commissioner Schuck motioned to recommend the approval rezoning the area of the subject site west of MacIver Avenue from A-1 District to R-6 District and the area east of MacIver Avenue from A-1 District to R-4 District as consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Seconded by Commissioner Swenson. All in favor. Motion carried. Commissioner Schuck motioned to recommend approval of the Preliminary Plat of Arbor Creek, subject to the 14 conditions listed in the Planner's Report. Seconded by Commissioner Black. All in favor. Motion carried. 3.1. Amending the Subdivision Ordinance 21-7-18 regarding the Park and Trail Fees related to new development. Dan Licht presented the Planner's Report. Judy Hudson attested all proper publishing was done. Chair Nichols opened the Public Hearing for comments. There were none. Mike Robertson said the Parks Commission recommended that they would like to see the fees set as high as possible. The Planning Commission discussed the Industrial and Commercial Fees and questioned why not use percentages for land. Dan Licht explained he is trying to be consistent. The Commissioner agreed trails would be used in commercial and Industrial. Chair Nichols asked for any public comments. Chair Nichols motioned to recommend approval of ordinance amending the subdivision 21-7-18 regarding park and trail fees to increase residential fee to $2,100 per dwelling unit and commercial development to $3,500 per acre and industrial development to $2,600 per acre. Seconded by Commissioner Fry. All in favor. Motion carried. Site and Building Plan Review for: 3.3. Smith Mini Storage in Lot 4, Block 1, Otsego Commercial Park. Dan Licht presented the Planner's Report. Planning Commission Meeting of March 3, 2003. Page 3. Applicant, Jeff Smith, agrees with all of the conditions. He requested a larger sign than allowed by ordinance. He also explained they will start with four building since they are shortening the length to accommodate a bigger turning area. Dan Licht explained there is no provision in the Ordinance other than a variance for a larger sign and he would recommend denial. Chair Nichols asked if there were any public comments and there were none. Commissioner Thompson asked if they are planning on a trash container. Mr. Smith explained there would be room to put one in if needed. Councilmember Heidner asked where there office will be located. Mr. Smith explained their office is located in Elk River but once there are over 200 units they will have a on-site manager. Commissioner Fry motioned to recommend approval of the request for mini - storage, subject to the 10 conditions listed in the Planner's Report. Seconded by Commissioner Black. All in favor. Motion carried. 4. Any other Planning Commission Business. A. Update on Council actions by CM Heidner. CM Heidner updated the Commission on recent Council actions such as amending the Sunday Liquor Ordinance, road access fees and Otsego Stormwater drainage plan. 5. Adjournment by 10 PM. Commissioner Fry motioned to adjourn. Seconded by Commissioner Schuck. All in favor. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:01 PM. Richard Nichols, Chair ATTEST: Judy Hudson, City Clerk/Zoning Adm.