01-07-13 PCOTSEGO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
OTSEGO CITY HALL
January 7, 2013
7:00 PM
Call to Order.
Chair Back called the meeting to order at 7:00 PKI
Roll Calf Chair Pain Black; Commissioners: David Thompson, Richard Nichols, T mml
Fallon, Aaron Stritesky, 3im Kolles and Brian Gerten.
City Council: CM herrn Heidner, Staff: Daniel Licht, City Planner; and Tarn! L ff, City
Clerk.
1. Consider the following minutes,
1.1 November 19 Z012 Plannino Commission Meeting.
Commissioner Thompson motioned to approve as written, Seconded by
Commissioner Sfirifiesky. All in favor. Motion carried.
2. Public Hearing item:
2.1 Amending the Zonin�Map to rezone propeLbl., narcel 118-500-164406 and
118-500-164407 from A-1 District to R-3 Distr[ct.
City Planner Lica presented the Planning Report.
City Clerk Loff attested that all the proper noticing, posting and publishing has been
completed.
Chair Black opened the Public Hearing at 7:07 PM.
Ben Ames, 994 Ogden Avenue N, stated he is against the rezoning. Mr. Ames
submitted a letter from property owners Scott and Lynn Rodby, 9114 Ogden Avenue
NE,, who were not able to attend the Public Hearing, which stated they have lived next
to these two properties for 39 years and have never experienced any problems refaced
to animals and that they are against any change in the zoning.
John Heinriehs, 14695 92nd Street, asked what the blue section is outlined an the map.
City Planner Licht said there are the outline of two separate parcels that are the subject
site; the blue section and the yellow. Mr, Heinrichs asked if the property has changed
ownership. City Planner Licht said it is in the process. Mr. Hefnrichs asked if this would
change the value of the property. City Planner Licht stated the City has no interest in
the effect on value that this is only housekeeping of a zoning matter. Mr. Heinrichs
stated he is opposed to changing the zoning and said he feels the new owner can look
at is if they choose.
Chris Mosley, 9047 Ogden Avenue NE, said he is against the change in the zoning. Mr.
Mosley said he potentially has an interest in the property as is.
Commissioner Nichols asked if there was an offer on the property at this time. City
Planner. Licht said the City is not aware of any offer, only that it is in the process of
foreclosure.
Commissioner Gerten asked if both parcels are being rezoned. City Panner Licht said
yes.
Commissioner Stritesky said the Sheriff sale was in November but the property owner
has until May to reclaim. City Planner Licht said that within that 6 months would bean
opportunity to maintain keeping farm animals as anog-conforming use if the property
owner was to reclaim it.
Commissioner Nichols asked if it has been only one person who has filed a complain
with the City. City Planner Licht said we cannot state who or how many as a Data
Practices Act requirement,
CM He[dner asked if animals were kepi in the pole barn that was removed from this
property. City Planner Licht said yes. Commissioner Ko[les asked why it was tarn
dawn, City Planner Licht said the City is not aware.
Commissioner Gerken asked if we couldn't wait to see the use of the new owner. City
Planner Licht said the intent would be to change before any future owner so that it can
be listed with the R-3 District Zoning.
Mike Relche, 14754 89t' Street NE, said he has not had any issue with this property. Mr.
Ruche said there is only one pin for that property and questioned how it could be two.
City Planner Licht said these are two properties and that They are unplatted so they
would not have pins. Mr. Reiche said he would like to see the zoning left as is.
Jonathon Pederson, 9014 Ogden Avenue NE, said that the fence line is 50 feed away
from his house and he has never had any issues. Mr. Pederson said he is opposed to
the change.
Chair Black closed the Public Hearing at 7:23 PM.
Commissioner Nichols asked is this change waca(d have any tax effect, City Planner Licht
said no the City Assessor goes by the use of the property in determining tax
classification.
CM Heidner said with the A -i District it is farm animals allowed not just horses correct?
City Manner Licht said yes and the amount allowed is based on per anima[ unit.
Commissioner Gerken asked if someone would be allowed to buy and split this property.
City Planner Licht said yes and that a flat application would be required as well as
street construction for access, Commissioner Stritesky said the property owner could
change the zoning at that time if needed. City Planner Licht said yes. Commissioner
Stritesky asked if there are plans on how the street will be constructed. City Planner
Licht said we do not have that at this time.
Commissioner Thompson said he rather see a person with animals in a different
location and agrees with the change.
Commissioner Stritesky said he feels there should be another recommended option to
include not amending because there is not a need right now. City Panner Licht
suggested the wording be that the Planning Commission is not recommending
amending the Zoning Map because the action is premature.
Commissioner Stritesky motioned to recommend the Zoning Map not be
amended based on such action is premature. Seconded by Commissioner
Gerten. Motion carried 6-i. Commissioner Thompson opposed.
3. Nan- Aublic Hearing item,;
3.1 2013 Zoning Ordinance update; building tyoe and construction.
City Planner Licht presented the Planning Report. The Punning Commission agreed as is
and directed a Public Hearing be scheduled for the February 4, 2013 Planning
Commission meeting.
, Update Council actions.
CM Heldner updated the Commissioners on City Council actions.
5. Update an future Planning Commission Agenda items,,
City Clerk Loft said the next meeting will be February 4, 2013 at 7 PM.
6. Adjourn,
Commissioner Fallon motioned to adjourn. Seconded by Commissioner
G rten:-\ II i _f or. Motion carried. Adjourned at 8;04 PM.
Pam Black, Chair
ATTEST;
Tami doff, City Cle
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