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CITY OF CORCORAN
JOINT COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
OCTOBER 23, 2001
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Mayor Guenthner called the joint meeting to order at 7:00 PM on Tuesday,
October 23, 2001. The purpose of the joint meeting was to discuss the Future Land
Use Map that will be included in the Comprehensive Plan.
Present were Mayor Guenthner, Councilors Bucher, Gmach, Gageby and Thomas,
Planning Commissioners Spaeth, Ebert, Lymangood, Theis and Walli, City Staff
Planner Sherman, Engineer Vander Top, City Clerk Vergin, Planning Technician
Jones and Metropolitan Council representative Caufman. Planning Commissioner
Kohnen arrived late.
Excused absent were Planning Commissioners Hanson, Andersen and
Zimmerman.
MOTION by Gmach, Second Bucher to approve the agenda as presented. Voting
Aye: All present.
MOTION by Gmach, Second Thomas to approve the Minutes from October 16,
2001 with two wording modifications to the greater city section. Voting Aye: All
present.
Mayor Guenthner called the next two comprehensive plan joint meetings for
Thursday, November 15, 2001 at 7:00 PM and Tuesday, November 27, 2001 at
7:00 PM.
Ms. Sherman presented the land use map from the last meeting at which the
Downtown District was discussed. The group discussed the location of the natural
resource corridors and the existing land use of the district. Then based on this
discussion, general land use recommendations were finalized for the land in and
around the Downtown District. In general, these recommendations included
expanded commercial development (both pedestrian and automobile oriented),
multi-family residential development, public/ open space development, and some
single-family residential development on the fringe of the Downtown District.
The type of commercial development for both the pedestrian and automobile
oriented areas was discussed. The consensus was that the City should attract
smaller businesses instead of the bigger stores that already exist in Maple Grove.
It was discussed that the amount of single-family residential (yellow) should be
somewhat flexible based on population projections.
Mr. Vander Top discussed the Elm Creek Interceptor and the availability of a
limited amount of sewer capacity in the future. It was discussed that between .6
and .8 MGD would be available through the Elm Creek Interceptor to service this
area.
Mayor Guenthner, Ms. Sherman, and Mr. Vander Top started the discussion of the
greater city (land outside of the three district areas) by presenting a map of the city
that had the built out areas and three districts identified on the map.
Called to Order
Present
Agenda Approved
Minutes Approved
Called Next Meetings
Downtown District Plan
Greater City Plan
CITY OF CORCORAN
JOINT COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
OCTOBER 23, 2001
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The topic of clustered development versus the current development the City of
Corcoran is experiencing was discussed. Several benefits for clustering were
presented, including:
• Preserve open space
• Preserve land for farming
• Minimize infrastructure
• Preserve natural resources
• Preserve land for future development (urban reserve)
It was discussed that the average lot size is four acres while the minimum lot size
is two acres.
The concept of adopting a Planned Unit Development (PUD) ordinance or land
trust was discussed. No consensus was reached on this issue. Additional
information was requested from staff, so the issue may be discussed in more detail
during the zoning ordinance update following the adoption of the Comprehensive
Plan.
The concept of offering density bonuses for clustering was discussed. This would
permit higher densities than is currently permitted. No consensus was reached on
whether or not density bonuses for clustering should be allowed for all
developments.
A consensus was reached on development within Natural Resources Areas. The
consensus was that density bonuses should be allowed within these areas as an
incentive to preserve the natural resources on the property. No decision was
reached as to the level of incentives that should be offered. Additional information
was requested from staff.
MOTION by Thomas, Second Bucher to adjourn, 9:30 PM. Voting Aye: All
Present.
Respectfully Submitted:
Tracy Jones, Planning Technician
Adjourn