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CITY OF CORCORAN
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City Council Work Session Minutes
May 26, 2022 – 5:30 pm
The Corcoran City Council met on May 26, 2022, in Corcoran, Minnesota. The City Council work session
meeting was held in person and the public was present in person and remotely through electronic means using
the audio and video conferencing platform Zoom.
Mayor McKee, Councilor Schultz, Councilor Vehrenkamp, and Councilor Nichols were present. Councilor
Bottema was excused.
City Administrator Beise, Deputy Clerk Friedrich, Planner Davis-McKeown, and City Planner Lindahl were
present.
1. Call to Order / Roll Call
Mayor McKee called the work session to order at 5:30 pm.
2. Code Updates -- Residential Design Standards
City Administrator Beise outlined previous code update discussions and noted work session agenda focus
include consideration of residential setback standards in residential zoning districts, particular changes
within districts, suggested size changes, PUDs and residential zoning code. City Administrator Beise noted
mindful consideration of legal setbacks and density requirements. Council and staff discussed current
difficulties within the current RSF district standards, density targets, mixing land uses and adhering to
current zoning ordinance. Council and staff discussed reducing current lot size requirements to meet MUSA
density requirements, noting wetlands increase difficulty in meeting density requirements. Council and staff
noted PUD’s allow flexibility in meeting zoning ordinance standards and density requirements. Council
reviewed side setbacks and noted a focus on specific single-family home setbacks within the 7.5-10 ft
setback range. Council noted surrounding community setbacks and referenced the City of Dayton single-
family low-density setbacks consist of under 60-foot width, a 7.5 ft is allowed, over 60-foot would require a
10 ft setback, with a percent standard for wider setbacks within neighborhoods. Planner Davis-McKeown
noted impervious surface limits may help assist in size of homes on individual lots. Council discussed extra
landscaping and setbacks, smaller lot sizes, homes located on County Roads, and noted a 100-foot
setback affects both types of properties very differently. Council and staff discussed front and rear yard
setbacks, and recent zoning amendment regarding RV unit storage. Council discussed buffer zones, right-
of-way, and setback parcel examples. Council discussed impacts of re-guiding low-density residential
building types and parcel aspect possibilities and limitations. Council and staff discussed timelines,
priorities, and noted setback changes are not an immediate need. Council noted rear yard setbacks, the
recent rear yard setback variance in the Ravinia neighborhood, and wetland encroachment setbacks
regarding attached structures.
3. Unscheduled Items
No unscheduled business was heard.
4. Adjournment
MOTION: made by Nichols, seconded by McKee to adjourn.
Voting Aye: McKee, Schultz, Vehrenkamp, and Nichols
(Motion carried 4:0)
Meeting adjourned at 6:11 pm.
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Michelle Friedrich – Deputy Clerk