ITEM 3.8A Planning 4.17.2017 MinutesITEM 3_8A
Planning Commission Meeting
April 17, 2017
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OTSEGO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
OTSEGO CITY HALL
April 17, 2017
7:00 PM
Cali to Order.
Chair Black called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
Roll Call: Chair Pam Black; Commissioners: David Thompson, Roger Mord, Steve
Schuck, Richard Nichols and Jim Kolles; Absent: Commissioners Alan Offerman and
Aaron Stritesky; City Council: Councilmember Vern Heidner.
Staff: Daniel Licht, City Planner and Sandy Lindenfelser, Administrative Assistant.
1. Announcements:
No announcements.
2. Consider the following minutes:
2.1 March 20, 2017 Planning Commission Meeting_
Commissioner Schuck motioned to approve as written. Seconded by
Commissioner Thompson. All in favor. Motion carried.
3. Public Hearing items:
3.1 Arbor Creek 5th Addition:
A. zoning Map Amendment Rezoning from A-1 District to R-4 District.
B. Preliminary plat
C. Final Plat.
D. Vacation of Existinq Drainage and Utility Easements.
City Planner Licht presented the Planning Report.
Applicant Tate Backster, 11460 Robinson Drive NW, Coon Rapids was present. Mr.
Backster said that this phase will have the same product and same sale prices as
prior phases.
Administrative Assistant Lindenfelser attested that all proper noticing, posting and
publishing has been completed.
Chair Black opened the Public Hearing at 7:05 PM
There were no comments from the public.
Commissioner Thompson asked about the three properties that will be facing 80th Street
NE and why the driveways wouldn't be able face south and into a cul de sac. City
Planner Licht explained that 80th Street NE will come in one block east with 79th Street
NE being extended and Marlowe Avenue to the north will eventually go away.
Councilmember Heidner said that cul du sacs aren't a favorite of the City's public works
department noting that the utilities department has special equipment to come in to do
valve turn-ons and such. City Planner Licht said they don't use this kind of equipment
on individual homes. Councilmember Heidner said the preferred alternative is to have
these homes face 80th Street NE. City Planner Licht said all existing rural lots will
continue to face 80th Street NE Commissioner Thompson asked about the increase in
traffic due to the school. City Planner Licht explained that they have widened 80th
Street as well as put in turn lanes in front of the school.
Commissioner Nichols if the large dirt piles along 80th street are just stockpiled or what
are they for. City Planner Licht said they are probably for a future walkout home.
Nichols — the 2 larger lots on 80th that have the berm running through it, what is the
dirt for, just stockpiled? DDL — probably for a future home with a walkout.
Chair Black asked for comments from the public.
After no public comments, Chair Black closed the Public Hearing at 7:14 PM.
Commissioner Thompson asked about the required setbacks of the cul du sac. City
Planner Licht said it is 35' from the Right of Way and 20' from the rear lot line.
It will be further away from the house on lot 7.
Commissioner Nichols motioned to approve a Zoning Map amendment
rezoning the Subject site from A-t District to R-4 District based on the
finding that the request is consistent with the criteria outlined in Section
20-3-2.F of the Zoning Ordinance. Seconded by Commissioner Schuck. All
in favor. Motion Carried.
Commissioner Nichols motioned to approve a preliminary plat and
final plat of Arbor Creek St" Addition, subject to the conditions listed in the
planning report. Seconded by Commissioner Mord. All in favor. Motion
carried.
3.2 Amendment of the Zoning Ordinance Regarding Waste Water Treatment
Facilities.
Planning Commission Meeting
April 17, 2017
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Chair Black asked for comments from the public.
After no public comments, Chair Black closed the Public Hearing at 7:22 PM.
Commissioner Nichols asked if there was going to be a need for an additional treatment
facility in the future. City Planner Licht explained that this master study is to make sure
both facilities are large enough for expansion and eventual buildout of the City.
Commissioner Thompson motioned to recommend approval of a Zoning
Ordinance Amendment regarding Waste Water Treatment Facilities.
Seconded by Commissioner Kolles. All in favor. Motion carried.
5. Update on City Council Actions.
CM Heidner had no updates.
6. Update on future Planning Commission Agenda items.
City Planner Licht said Guardian Angels has not moved forward at this time, but will be
meeting with City Council on April 24, 2017 at a special meeting regarding financial
assistance.
City Planner Licht said there will be a meeting on May 1St, 2017 noting a development
application from Lennar for single family lots for Martin Farms has been received. City
Planner Licht also noted that he 85th Street and MacIver Avenue project is on the Citys
website.
7. Adjourn.
Commissioner Thompson motioned to adjourn. Seconded by Commissioner
Schuck. All in favor. Motion carried. Adjourned at 7:31PM.
Pam Black, Chair
ATTEST:
San yLin felser, Admi i trative Assistant