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04-16-12 PCOTSEGO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OTSEGO CITY HALL APRIL 16, 2012 7 PM Call to Order. Chair Black called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Roll Call: Chair Pam Black; Commissioners: David Thompson, Tammie Fallon, Brian Gerten, Jim Kolles and Aaron Stritesky. Absent: Richard Nichols. City Council: CM Vern Heidner. Staff: Daniel Licht, City Planner; and Tami Loff, City Clerk. 1. Consider the following minutes. 1.1 March 5, 2012 Planning Commission Meeting. Commissioner Thompson motioned to approve as written. Seconded by Commissioner Gerten. All in favor. Motion carried. 2. Public Hearings: 2.1 Munich: A Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow relocation of existing single family dwelling to a lot within Otsego. City Planner Licht presented the Planning Report. Terry Munich, applicant, was present. City Clerk Loff attested that all the proper noticing, posting and publishing has been completed. Chair Black opened the Public Hearing at 7:04 PM. Gerald Mossak, 14395 78th Street, owns property adjacent, he is concerned with the lilac shrubs on the property line being damaged and also wanted to make sure that when this house is brought in that it is not blocking the street for an extended period of time. City Planner Licht said as long as the lilacs shrubs are on the adjacent property they would not be disturbed and City staff can work with the company contracted to move the structure on a schedule. Commissioner Gerten stated concern with damage of the roadways and asked location of the house currently. Ms. Munich said the house will be moved from Big Lake. Commissioner Gerten asked if there has been instruction on which route they should take within the city. City Planner Licht said that the Building Official will addresses that issue along with the building permit. Chair asked the applicant on the timeline. Ms. Munich said that the goal is to have her occupancy permit by mid to late June. Chair Black closed the Public Hearing at 7:10 PM. Commissioner Stritesky suggested staking along the property line when surveying to help with the lilac issue. City Planner Licht said that condition number three may be modified to include that recommendation. Planning Commission Meeting April 16, 2012. Ms. Munich said that the driveway is currently 30 feet; the move in structure is 40 feet so there may be a slight section of lilacs that may have to be removed. Commissioner Thompson asked if there is a drainage ditch on the each side of driveway. Ms. Munich said yes and asked who's responsibility if want to widen the driveway. City Planner Licht said it is the property owner's responsibility and said that City staff would provide the design specifications. Commissioner Stritesky motioned to approve a conditional use permit to allow relocation of an existing single family dwelling to Block 4, Lot 11 Walesch Estates 2nd Addition subject to the five conditions listed in the Planning report. Seconded by Commissioner Thompson. All in favor. Motion carried. 2.2 Kaleidoscope Charter School: A. Interim Use Permit (IUP) to allow installation of temporary Modular classrooms. City Planner Licht presented the Planning Report. Greg Buhl, representing the applicant, was present. City Clerk Loff attested that all the proper noticing, posting and publishing has been completed. Chair Black opened the Public Hearing at 7:21 PM. Bob Granlund, Townhouse Association Deer Path, said their townhouses are located south of the school property and -they are concerned with what the structure will look like and if it is temporary. City Planner Licht said the structure is proposed on the north side of existing school building and it will be screened. Mr. Granlund asked if it will be temporary. City Planner Licht said yes the permit is requested for three years. Mr. Granlund said he sees no objection then. Commissioner Gerten asked if the temporary structure is this attached to the existing building and is also concerned about the color of the temporary building. City Planner Licht said it is a separate detached structure and the Planning Commission can comment on color. Mr. Buhl said that the modular classroom would be used for the middle school ages and not for the younger children. Commissioner Gerten asked is the land to the west is owned by Kaleidoscope. Mr. Buhl said not owned by the school currently but have the option to purchase or use the land. Commissioner Stritesky asked if the modular is 56'x 68'. City Planner Licht said yes. Commissioner Stritesky asked if this would leave enough room for emergency access. City Planner Licht said the there is enough area between the building and the north property line to allow for location of the temporary building and required fire access. Commissioner Thompson asked if they will still have enough required parking spaces. City Planner Licht said yes. 2 Planning Commission Meeting April 16, 2012. Commissioner Gerten asked if the school has begun the design process. Mr. Buhl said no. Commissioner Gerten said looking at the attached project schedule it looks like the process would need to have begun. Commissioner Gerten concerned that if we approve an IUP and then the school comes back asking for more. Commissioner Gerten asked do we have the ability to wait until they have a permit ready. City Planner Licht said yes if the commission wants to see the progress started the application could be tabled. Commissioner Gerten asked if the permit has to be three years. City Planner Licht said the term of the permit is approved by the City Council. Chair Black closed the Public Hearing at 7:38 PM. Commissioner Gerten asked if the fundraising for this has begun. Mr. Buhl said the school would likely be looking at a second bond issue to fund the permanent expansion. Commissioner Fallon said she would like to see some progress on the expansion planning and then check back in 30 days. Commissioner Gerten said the options are to table with direction to the applicant to make progress on the expansion planning, deny or approve with conditions listed in the report. City Planner Licht said correct. Commissioner Thompson motioned to table this item until the May 7, 2012 Planning Commission meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Gerten. All in favor. Motion carried. CM Heidner said that the city appreciates having Kaleidoscope within our city 3. Update on City Council actions. CM Heidner updated the Commissioners on City Council actions. 4. Update on Future Planning Commission Agenda items City Clerk Loff said the next scheduled meeting is on May 7, 2012. 5. Adjourn. Commissioner Fallon motioned to adjourn. Seconded by Commissioner Gerten . All in favor. Motion carried. Adjourned at 8:16 PM. Pam Black, Chair Attest: Tami Loff, City Clerk 3