HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-06-09 Council MinutesCITY OF CORCORAN
City Council Meeting Minutes
J u ne 9, 2022 0 7: 00 pm
The Corcoran City Council met on June 9, 2022, in Corcoran, Minnesota. The City Council 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 Bottema, Councilor Nichols, Councilor Schultz, and Councilor Vehrenkamp were
present.
City Administrator Beise, Deputy Clerk Friedrich, Planner Davis Mckowen, Public Works Director Mattson, and
Director of Public Safety Gottschalk were present.
1. Call to Order/Roll Call
Mayor McKee called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor McKee invited all in attendance to rise and join in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Agenda Approval
City Administrator Beise noted additional public comments on item 8a., addition of 10c., authorization of
termination of lease agreements regarding the Corcoran Economic Development Authority's discussion.
MOTION: made by Nichols, seconded by Schultz to approve the agenda as modified.
Voting Aye: McKee, Bottema, Nichols, Schultz, and Vehrenkamp
(Motion carried 5:0)
Commission Representatives
Mayor McKee noted Planning Commissioner Lanterman was present at the meeting, and Parks and Trails
Commissioner Meister was present via electronic means.
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5. Open Forum (Public CommentOpportunity)
Mayor McKee invited residents to communicate in -person or telephonically during Open Forum for items
not included on the agenda. City Administrator Beise explained the instructions to participate in the
meeting via the Zoom video format and reviewed instructions for participation in the meeting through
telephone or computer. No persons participated in the public comment opportunity.
6. Presentations/Recognitions
No presentations or recognitions were heard.
7. Consent Agenda
a. Draft April 14, 2022, Work Session Council Minutes
b. Draft April 14, 2022, Council Minutes
c. Financial Claims
d. Resolution 2022-70 Accepting Donation
e. Resolution 2022-71 Approving a Temporary Liquor License
f. Resolution 2022-72 Officer Declaration of PERA Contributions — Daniel Wilcox
g. Fourth Amendment to Land Purchase Agreement — St. Therese
Council requested further discussion on items 7d.
MOTION: made by Schultz, seconded by Vehrenkamp to approve agenda items 7a-c, e-g, as presented.
Voting Aye: McKee, Bottema, Nichols, Schultz, and Vehrenkamp
(Motion carried 5:0)
Council noted an anonymous donation of an ice machine for Public Works facility with an approximate
value of $850, donated by Valerie McKee, on item 7d.
MOTION: made by Schultz, seconded by Nichols to approve agenda items 7d., as presented.
Voting Aye: McKee, Bottema, Nichols, Schultz, and Vehrenkamp
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(Motion carried 5:0)
8. Planning Business (Public C
ent Opportunity)
Mayor McKee invited residents to communicate in -person or telephonically during the public comment
opportunity for Planning Business items 8a-b. City Administrator Beise explained the instructions to
participate in the meeting via the Zoom video format and reviewed instructions for participation in the
meeting through telephone or computer.
Srinivasa Narra, 6462 Larkspur Lane, opposes the Walcott Glenn project, and opined on townhome units
planned for the development, difficulty of traffic, and safety of existing residents in the adjacent Ravinia
neighborhood and requested Council consider each point.
Ashutosh Sinha, 6429 Larkspur Lane, opposes the Walcott Glenn project, and opined on number of
townhome units planned for the development, thru-traffic and safety of residents in the Ravinia
neighborhood, and opined on parking area planned within the Walcott Glenn development.
Somasundaram Gopalakrishnan, 6417 Larkspur Lane, opposes the Walcott Glenn project, and opined on
the effects of property value with the townhomes located nearby, the safety of neighborhood, and asked
Council to consider the community standards with the Walcott Glenn project.
Sunay Rangadas, 6441 Larkspur Lane, concurs with previous comments by the public, and opined on
implications of existing property values when adjacent properties with new developments are being
considered.
Stanislav Manchik, 6450 Larkspur Lane, opposes the Walcott Glenn project, opined on construction of Pulte
Homes, tree management, and location of townhomes on the project si
Hte. Council asked for clarification on
the Pulte Homes emails Mr. Manchik referenced regarding the construction of townhomes at a different site.
Jayampathi Rajapaksage, 6465 Larkspur Lane, opposes rezoning and opined on increased traffic, property
values of existing homes in the Ravinia neighborhood. Mr. Rajapaksage asked for Council consideration
regarding the points addressed.
Ginger Anzalone, 340 Bergamont Drive, Medina, opposes the rezoning, opined on outflow of traffic in area,
tree preservation, the Hackamore improvement project, tree preservation along Hackamore Road,
screening on the south end of the property and asked what the long-term plan is for tree replacement and
preservation. Ms. Analone opined on the type of townhome that will be built and the concern regarding
property values of existing properties.
a. Pulte Walcott Glenn Preliminary Plat, PUD, Rezoning
Planner Davis presented the revised plans and noted elimination of the on -street bump out parking along
Larkspur Lane and includes the required 17 off-street parking stalls for the townhomes in Outlot C.
Dean Lotter, Pulte Homes, reviewed the concern for guest parking and noted maneuvering the parking
location to address concerns. Mr. Lotter reviewed the quality of construction, preservation of natural
amenities of site, green spaces, and PUD flexibility, and opined the current proposal reflects the interest of
the community. Mr. Lotter reviewed traffic and noted a single-family residence generates approximately 9
trips a day and noted within the Ravinia 500-home project that traffic number equates to around 4,700 trips
per day by residents. Mr. Lotter noted the Pulte project would generate about a quarter of what the Ravinia
neighborhood generates daily. Council and Mr. Lotter reviewed open land space and wetland areas,
consideration of single-family homes for the site, RSF-2 requirements, and potential question of single-
family homes and 50-foot-wide lot sizes limiting tree preservation and limiting product type on a site or given
development. Mr. Lotter and Council discussed 3-5 units, low -density, medium -density, and comp plan
allowances for twin homes and townhomes in RSF-3.
Mark Lanterman, 6936 Oak Ridge Road, opined on single-family zoning districts, PUD flexibility, City code,
and does not support application request. Mr. Lantern an noted the additional buffers and wetland
preservation on site do not benefit the residents of Corcoran, and only benefit the developer.
Bob Schnell, 1130 Old Crystal Bay Road, Orono, and taxpayer in Corcoran since 2002, noted the minimum
lot size of Corcoran at that time was 5 acres. Mr. Schnell opined on right to develop property, tree
preservation, and proposed project by Pulte. Mr. Schnell opined on a conflict of interest by two Council
members who reside in the Ravinia neighborhood and Council vote.
Greg Hoglund, 19220 Hackamore Road, noted purchase of neighboring properties by the Hoglunds,
commented on Lennar Homes and the process of construction in the Ravinia neighborhood, and tree
preservation.
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Council noted Larkspur Road was established as a thru-street and has been posted as such since the
development began. Council and staff discussed density of 3.97 units in Walcott Glen, with Ravinia pre -
density values of 3 to 7 units with the average 3.76 units per acres across all phases in Ravinia. Council
noted the traffic -safety issue is a density question and noted Walcott Glen is like Ravinia in average units
per acre. Council noted the sketch plan included townhomes, preserve screening by utilizing existing tree
line buffer. Council discussed housing type and request by Council to include twin homes in original concept
pIan discussions. Council reviewed Planning Commission review, resident input, the requested change by
applicant regarding parking bays, home types, public benefit. Council reviewed goals to improve code to
preserve more natural open space, and utilizing the PUD for natural space preservation, and included
feedback to applicant at concept stage to minimize townhomes. Council noted the Planning Commission did
not see significant public benefit relative to the flexibility requested. Council discussed PUD requirements to
City code is to provide variations to the strict application of the land use regulations to improve site design,
operations, and incorporate design elements that exceed City standards to offset the effect of any
variations. Council reviewed school enrollment, percentage of townhomes within the development,
preservation of wetland and stormwater, and Council's desire to target upland buildable areas in large
continuous pieces. Council discussed the requested flexibility and if benefits off set enough. Council and
staff noted any development presented at this site will require a PUD, based on current Comp Plan density
requirements and lot sizes. Council reviewed impacts of changing density requirements. Council noted the
benefit of preservation of trees, cash -in -lieu for park dedication fees, and benefit of Hackamore Road
improvements currently included with PUD. Staff and Council discussed density target of Tavera in
comparison to Walcott Glenn regarding townhomes. Council inquired on density impacts if Walcott Glen
utilized a twin home type unit versus townhomes. Mr. Lotter reviewed twin homes and townhomes and
architectural elements included on the townhomes, current space preservation percentages, tree
preservation and the value in the design of development. Council and Mr. Lotter discussed price point of
townhome units. Council discussed property values, different buyer markets, proportion of townhomes in the
Walcott Glen development, and balancing different housing types within developments.
Mark Lanterman clarified for the record on a slide in Councilmember Nichol's presentation, a comment
referenced on the slide was made by himself, Mark Lanterman, and was made to object the proposal by
Councilmember Nichols allowing builders discretion as long as 20 percent of land project remained green
space, and the comment stated was "it would be an abdication of responsibility" and was intended to be
directed at Council potentially giving away authority if the proposal had been accepted by Council.
Council clarified proposal would not have affected any building standards but eliminated lot width
requirements and 25 percent open space preservation of upland, buildable land in exchange. Council noted
the proposal never achieved traction. Council discussed school enrollment numbers and noted school
districts already plan for developments within their districts. Council discussed including additional single-
family homes in Walcott Glenn to coincide with the current RSF-2 zoning. Council discussed previous
concept plan feedback to applicant, larger lot sizes and impacts to density requirements, and house floor
plans ranging from 2,400 to 2,900 square feet. Council discussed benefits received for flexibility request,
landscaping options including a mix of tree buffering from corner of road to existing townhome 103-118.
MOTION: made by Schultz, seconded by Nichols to amend Resolution 2022-64 to include an amendment
for applicant to work with staff to include a mix of tree buffering from corner of County Road 101 and
Hackamore Road extending north to townhomes 103 through 118.
Voting Aye: McKee, Bottema, Nichols, Schultz, and Vehrenkamp
(Motion carried 500)
MOTION: made by Nichols, seconded by McKee to deny Resolution 2022-63 Denying A Rezoning,
Preliminary Plat and Planned Unit Development Plan for the Properties Located at the Northwest Corner of
Hackamore Road and County Road 101 (PIDS 36-1 19-23-44-001 3, 36-119-23-44-0009, 36-119-23- 44-
00087 36-119-23-44-0010) 36-119-23-44-00147 36-119-23-44-0031, 36-119-23-44-00247 36- 119-23-44-
0033 AND 36-119-23-44-0030) (City file 22-015)
Voting Aye: McKee, Nichols Nay: Bottema, Schultz, and Vehrenkamp
(Motion fails 2:3)
MOTION: made by Bottema to Approve Resolution 2022-64 Approving Preliminary Planned Unit
Development Plan for "Walcott Glen" Located at the Northwest Corner of Hackamore Road and County
Road 101 (City File 22-015) as amended.
Mayor McKee inquired if 2022-63 is the Resolution to be amended. City Administrator Beise noted it
would be and Council could make a motion to include Resolution 2022-63 and 2022-64 together.
(Motion fails for lack of second).
Council inquired about townhome garage flexibility, and inability to open a second car door in the
garage due to the lack of width of garage.
MOTION: made by Nichols, seconded by Schultz to remove townhome garage flexibility exemption
from Resolution 2022-64.
Voting Aye: McKee, Bottema, Nichols, Schultz, and Vehrenkamp
(Motion carried 5:0)
Mr. Lotter asked for clarification of the removal of flexibility of garage as Pulte does not have a
townhome design that has maximum garage size required by code, which is why Pulte added a longer
garage with storage to up the square footage of the garage. Council inquired on total square footage of
garage. Mr. Lotter responded total square footage of 469 square feet, noting townhome garages are
not usually 520 square feet. Planner Davis noted Tavera townhome garages were granted at 420
square -feet, where 440 square feet was required with townhome units with basements, and 500
square feet for townhome units without basements. Mr. Lotter noted the Walcott Glen property is an
HOA maintained development and owners will not have lawn movers, snow blowers, etc. Council and
Mr. Lotter discussed the single-family garage square footage in the development. Mr. Lotter noted
townhome garages are not typically over 500 square feet.
MOTION: made by Schultz, seconded by Bottema to rescind removal of townhome garage flexibility
exemption of Resolution 2022-64.
Voting Aye: Bottema, Schultz, and Vehrenkamp Nay: McKee, Nichols
(Motion carried 3:2)
MOTION: made by Bottema, seconded by Schultz to approve Resolution 2022-63 Findings of Fact for
Rezoning for the Properties Located at the Northwest Corner of Hackamore Road and County Road
101 (PIDS 36- 119-23-44-00131 36-119-2344-00091 36-119-23-44-00081 36-119-23-44-00101 36-119-
2344-00141 36-119-23-44-00311 36-119-23-44-00241 36-119-23-44-0033 And 36-119-23-44-0030)
(City file 22-015).
Voting Aye: Bottema, Schultz, and Vehrenkamp Nay: McKee, Nichols
(Motion carried 3:2)
MOTION: made by Bottema, seconded by Schultz to approve Resolution 2022-64 Preliminary Planned
Unit Development Plan for "Walcott Glen" Located at the Northwest Corner of Hackamore Road and
County Road 101 (City File 22-015) as amended.
Voting Aye: Bottema, Schultz, and Vehrenkamp Nay: McKee, Nichols
(Motion carried 3:2)
MOTION: made by Bottema, seconded by Schultz to approve Resolution 2022-65 Preliminary Plat for
"Walcott Glen" Located at the Northwest Corner Oof Hackamore Road and County Road 101 (PIDS
36-119- 23-44-0013) 36-119-23-44-0009, 36-119-23-44-0008, 36-119-23-44-00105 36-119-23-44-0014,
36-119-23-44-00313 36-119-23-44-00245 36-119-23-44-0033 And 36-119-23-44-0030) (City file 22-
015).
Voting Aye: Bottema, Schultz, and Vehrenkamp Nay: McKee, Nichols
(Motion carried 3:2)
MOTION: made by Bottema, seconded by Schultz to adopt Ordinance 2022-461 Amending Title X
(Zoning Ordinance) of the City Code to Classify Certain Land Located at the Northwest Corner of
Hackamore Road and County Road 101 (PI DS 36-119-23-44-0013, 36-119-23-44-0009, 36-119-23-
44-00081 36-119-2344-0010) 36-119-23-44-00145 36-119-23-44-00311 36-119-23-44-00241 36- 119-
2344-0033 And 36-119-23-44-0030) (City file 22-015).
Voting Aye: Bottema, Schultz, and Vehrenkamp Nay: McKee, Nichols
(Motion carried 3:2)
MOTION: made by McKee, seconded by Schultz to adopt Summary of Ordinance No. 2022-461
Amending the Zoning Map in Title X (Zoning Ordinance) of the Corcoran City Code (City File No. 22-
015).wo
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Voting Aye: McKee, Bottema, Schultz, and Vehrenkamp Nay: Nichols
(Motion carried 4:1)
b. Front Lot/Corner Lot Description
Planner Davis noted direction is requested by staff to provide guidance for underlying goals for the zoning
ordinance amendment, whether redefining front line in front yards to only one front yard for corner lots,
reducing front setback for fences, or granting Mr. Allar allowance to keep fence as in the required front yard
setback through a variance. Planner Davis reviewed points of discussion for the Council review of
application. Council discussed front yard definitions, street frontage, and house address defining front yard.
Council and staff discussed primary and secondary frontage definitions and maintaining consistency within
nuisance and zoning code. Council and staff discussed setback for front yards, fences, and reviewed a 25-
foot setback. Council and staff discussed Mr. Allar's front yard, fencing, address, and the fencing currently
encroaching the front yard setback, and alternative options for screening or decorative fencing. Council and
staff discussed the clear -view triangle option versus a 25400t setback for visibility. Planner Davis noted
three criteria in defining front yards could include front frontage with shortest width of frontage, where
property has driveway access, and property address. Council discussed properties that have a secondary
driveway. Council discussed perpendicular and parallel fencing. Planner Davis noted a draft version of the
ordinance would be brought back to Council in August. Council and staff discussed implications to
developments.
9. Unfinished Business
Mayor McKee invited residents to communicate in -person or telephonically during the public comment
opportunity for Unfinished Business. City Administrator Beise explained the instructions to participate in the
meeting via the Zoom video format and reviewed instructions for participation in the meeting through
telephone or computer. No persons participated in the public comment period.
a. Hackamore Road Project — Final Design
MOTION: made by Bottema, seconded by Nichols to authorize WSB to complete the final design of the
Hackamore Road Improvement project, direct staff to work with the City Attorney and Medina City Staff to
create a memorandum of understanding for each Council related to the schedule, process, and financial
framework.
Voting Aye: McKee, Bottema, Nicho
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Mayor McKee invited residents to communicate in -person or telephonically during the public comment
opportunity for Unfinished Business. City Administrator Beise explained the instructions to participate in the
meeting via the Zoom video format and reviewed instructions for participation in the meeting through
telephone or computer. No persons participated in the public comment period.
a. Discussion of Rental Ordinance
Council Bottema briefly presented a summary of property rental ordinance possibilities in Corcoran,
implications, and a trend in national companies buying homes driving up property home values. Council
and staff discussed scheduling a work session on a property rental ordinance to review safety aspects,
family rental properties, commercial rental properties. Council asked for staff to review restrictions
available and processes necessary to enforce ordinance rental properties. Council and staff reviewed
order of importance of existing ordinance drafts and schedules.
b. Schedule Work Sessions
Mayor McKee called work sessions on June 23, 2022, and July 14, 2022, at 5:30 pm.
c. Authorizing Execution of Termination of Lease Agreements
MOTION: made by Bottema, seconded by Nichols to execute termination of lease agreements.
Voting Aye: McKee, Bottema, Nichols, Schultz, and Vehrenkamp
(Motion carried 500)
11. Staff Reports
No staff reports were reviewed.
12.2022 City Council Schedule
Council received the 2022 schedule.
13. Adjournment
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M®TI®N: made by Bottema, seconded by Schultz to adjourn.
Voting Aye: McKee, Bottema, Nichols, Schultz, and Vehrenkamp
(Motion carried 5:0)
Meeting adjourned at 10:23 pm on June 9, 20220
Michelle Friedrich —Deputy Clerk