HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-12-05 Planning Commission Agenda PacketCorcoran Planning Commission Agenda
December 5, 2024 - 7:00 pm
1.Call to Order / Roll Call
2.Pledge of Allegiance
3.Agenda Approval
4.Open Forum – Public Comment Opportunity
5. Minutes
a. Minutes – November 7, 2024, Meeting*
6.New Business
a.Public Hearing. Old Farm Ridge Preliminary Plat and Variance (City
File 24-034).
i.Staff Report
ii.Open Public Hearing
iii.Close Public Hearing
iv.Commission Discussion & Recommendation
b.Public Hearing. Cannabis Zoning Ordinance Amendment (City File
24-044).
i.Staff Report
ii.Open Public Hearing
iii.Close Public Hearing
iv.Commission Discussion & Recommendation
7. Reports/Information
a.Other Business
i.Draft 2024 Annual Report and 2025 Priorities
b.Planning Project Update*
c.City Council Report* – Council Liaison Vehrenkamp
8.Commissioner Liaison Calendar
Suggested City Council Meetings
12/12/2024 01/09/2025 01/23/2025 02/13/2025 02/27/2025 03/13/2025
Kozicky Lind Yang Brummond Hargreaves Kozicky
9. Adjournment
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Agenda Item 5a.
Corcoran Planning Commission Minutes
November 7, 2024 - 7:00 pm
The Corcoran Planning Commission met on November 7, 2024, in Corcoran, Minnesota. All five
Planning Commissioners were present in the Council Chambers. Members of the public were able
to participate in-person and monitor the meeting through electronic means using the audio and video
conferencing platform Zoom.
Present: Commissioners Brummond, Hargreaves, Kozicky, Lind, and Yang were present.
Also present: Community Development Director Davis McKeown, Planner Klingbeil, and Council
Liaison Vehrenkamp.
1. Call to Order / Roll Call
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Agenda Approval
Motion made by Lind, seconded by Brummond, to approve the agenda for the November 7,
2024, Planning Commission Meeting.
Voting Aye: Brummond, Hargreaves, Kozicky, Lind, and Yang.
(Motion passed 5:0).
4. Open Forum (none)
5. Minutes
Motion made by Hargreaves, seconded by Kozicky, to approve the October 3, 2024,
Planning Commission Minutes.
Voting Aye: Brummond, Hargreaves, Kozicky, Lind, and Yang.
(Motion passed 5:0).
6. New Business – Public Comment Opportunity
a. Public Hearing. Tonka Auto Site Plan Amendment, Conditional Use Permit, and
Interim Use Permit. (City File 24-008)
i. Planner Klingbeil presented the Staff Report.
ii. Public Hearing
Motion made by Brummond, seconded by Kozicky, to close the public
hearing.
Voting Aye: Brummond, Hargreaves, Kozicky, Lind, and Yang.
(Motion passed 5:0).
iii. Commission Discussion & Recommendation – Commission discussion
included a clarification of the number of stalls being requested with the IUP;
clarification of the transferability of the CUP; clarification of the protections of
the legal non-conforming residential use; the relationship between the rental
dwelling license and the CUP; clarification of which stalls did not comply with
the dimensional requirements; public safety’s lack of support for a drive aisle
width variance; clarification of when the auto repair use began on the site;
overview of the resolutions being reviewed; clarification of the impact reduced
parking has on other uses on the site; clarification of the stalls being added to
the site.
Motion made by Lind, seconded by Hargreaves, to recommend approval of
the draft resolution approving the Site Plan Amendment, Conditional Use
Permit, and Interim Use Permit for Tonka Auto.
Voting Aye: Brummond, Hargreaves, Kozicky, Lind, and Yang.
(Motion passed 5:0).
7. Reports/Information
a. Other Business – Commissioner Brummond asked for Commissioner Lind’s availability
to act as chair for the December 5, 2024, Planning Commission meeting; The
Commission agreed to reschedule the January 2025 Planning Commission meeting to
Tuesday, January 7, 2025; Community Development Director Davis McKeown notified
the Commission that July 2025 meeting is scheduled to July 8, 2025; and
Commissioner Hargreaves asked about scheduling training sessions for the
Commissioners.
b. Planning Project Update* - None.
c. City Council Report* – City Council Report included an acknowledgment of the
volunteers who assisted on Election Day and the voter turnout; the Domino’s site
demolition; the community survey for the City Park Remaster Project; other on-going
park projects; the off-road trail for the Kariniemi Meadows development; bike users
utilizing County Roads; and proposed on-road trails.
8. Commissioner Liaison Calendar
9. Suggested City Council Meetings
11/14/2024 11/25/2024 12/12/2024 01/09/2025 01/23/2025 02/13/2025
Brummond Hargeaves Kozicky Lind Yang Brummond
10. Adjournment
Motion made by Brummond, seconded by Hargreaves, to adjourn the November 7, 2024, Planning
Commission meeting.
Voting Aye: Brummond, Hargreaves, Kozicky, Lind, and Yang.
(Motion passed 5:0).
The meeting adjourned at 7:47 pm.
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STAFF REPORT Agenda Item 6a.
Planning Commission Meeting:
December 5, 2024
Prepared By:
Dwight Klingbeil
Topic:
Old Farm Ridge Preliminary Plat and Variance
(PID 36-119-23-23-0008)
(City File No. 24-034)
Action Required:
Recommendation
1. Application Request
The applicant, Michael Kelly,
requests approval of a preliminary
plat application, Conditional Use
Permit, and Variance for “Old Farm
Ridge”. The plat will create a lot from
Outlot A of the Country Seasons
Estates subdivision. The request
also includes a variance to plat a lot
that is less than the 20-acre
minimum lot size of the Urban
Reserve (UR) district.
2. Background
This parcel was platted as an outlot of the “Country Seasons Estates” subdivision in
1978. The outlot was unique as it contained a residential structure and multiple
agricultural buildings, as part of the original farmstead. Whereas most other outlots
contain no buildings, aside from a few Agricultural Buildings. These structures have
progressively been removed throughout the years, with the final building being removed
earlier this fall.
Zoning and Land Use
The site is located in the Urban Reserve
(UR) zoning district, and the
Comprehensive Plan designates the site
as Existing Residential. The property is
located within the MUSA and is part of the
fourth and final stage of the 2040 Staging
Plan for municipal sanitary sewer and
water.
Surrounding Properties
Figure 1 Site Location
Figure 2 Zoning Map
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The properties to the north, east, and south of the site are zoned Urban Reserve (UR)
and are also guided for Existing Residential. The property to the west is guided Planned
Unit Development (PUD) and is an outlot of the Tavera 4th Addition containing a wetland
complex.
Natural Characteristics of the Site
The site is bifurcated by an
unnamed public ditch, which
flows toward the northeast
corner of the parcel. A
wetland delineation was
conducted on this property
as part of the Gleason Road
Improvement Project. This
delineation identified two
wetland complexes over the
southern, western, and
northeastern portions of the site. One complex covers the entirety of the southern
property line and wraps up around much of the western property line. The 2040 Natural
Resource Communities Quality Ranking identifies a low-quality wetland east of the
public ditch, and the 2040 Wetland Locations and Classifications map identifies a
seasonally flooded basin along the southern property line.
Development Rights
The City’s Development Rights map does not indicate a development right assigned to
this parcel. Staff reviewed the historic files for the County Seasons Estates subdivision
and examined historic aerial imagery. The subdivision for Country Seasons Estates
predates the establishment of the development rights. Therefore, the historical files do
not explicitly detail the development rights allocated within this subdivision. The review
revealed that the outlot previously contained a residential structure. Staff concludes that
the fact there was a previous residential structure, the parcel has an assumed
development right, even though it is not depicted on the City’s Development Rights
map. The applicant requests to use this assumed right for the construction of a new
single-family structure.
3. Analysis
Staff reviewed the application for consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, Zoning
Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance, and other City Code requirements and policies. The
City Engineer’s comments are incorporated into this staff report, the detailed comments
are included in the attached Engineering Memo and the approval conditions require
compliance with the memo.
A. Level of City Discretion in Decision-Making
Figure 3 2040 Natural Resources Community Ranking
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The City’s discretion in approving a preliminary plat is limited to whether the proposed
plat meets the standards outlined in the City’s subdivision and zoning ordinances. If the
proposal meets these standards, the City must approve the preliminary plat. The
Planning Commission may choose to discuss whether they agree with Staff’s analysis
that the preliminary plat is consistent with ordinance standards. Should the Commission
find that the preliminary plat does not comply with the City’s ordinance standards,
conditions for preliminary approval can be recommended by the Commission. If the
Commission recommends denial, findings of fact should be provided.
The City has a higher level of discretion with a variance because the burden of proof is
on the applicant to show that the variance standards have been met. Conditions can be
applied to mitigate the impact of granting the variance.
B. Consistency with Ordinance Standards
Preliminary Plat
Lot Size
The table below details how the proposed plat fits within the district’s minimum
dimension standards. It is noted in red where the proposal does not meet the minimum
standards.
UR Standards Proposal
Minimum lot area 20 acres 7.65 acres
Minimum lot width 300 feet 360 ft
Figure 4 Site Layout
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Minimum lot depth 300 feet 553 ft
Minimum Principal Structure Setbacks:
Front, from Major Roadways* 100 feet 422 ft
Front, from all other streets 50 feet 328 ft
Front Porch (≤ 120 square feet) 40 feet
Side 25 feet 22.75 ft
Rear 30 feet 400 ft
The site is located within the Urban Reserve (UR) zoning district. The UR zoning district
is intended to preserve areas within the MUSA, where urban services are planned, but
not yet available. This district is designed to limit premature subdivision through large
minimum lot area requirements. The minimum lot area for the UR district is 20 acres.
The cumulative size of the outlot is 7.65 acres, which fails to meet this minimum lot area
requirement. A variance from this standard will be required for this outlot to be platted
which is discussed later in this report.
The proposed plat appears to comply with the front and rear-yard setbacks of the UR
district, as well as the 16.5 ft minimum setback from the unnamed public ditch.
However, the proposed building pad is setback 22.75 ft from the north property line,
which falls short of the minimum setback requirement of 25 ft. Detached accessory
structures are allowed a minimum setback of 20 ft, however, attached garages are
subject to the minimum side yard setback of 25 ft for principal structures. A proposed
condition of approval requires the applicant to revise their building dimensions and/or
building pad location, to meet all of the minimum principal structure setback
requirements of the UR district.
Accessory Structure
The maximum allowed footprint for accessory structures is dependent on the size of the
parcel. The site is 7.65 acres, which allows for an accessory structure footprint of 3,281
sq ft. However, Section 1030.020 excludes the first 1000 sq ft of attached accessory
space from counting against this maximum allowance. As such, an attached garage on
this parcel could have a maximum footprint of up to 4,281 sq ft. The applicant’s
proposed structure is an attached garage with a footprint of 4,125 sq ft. This complies
with these requirements.
The proposed attached accessory structure is located in the front yard of the parcel.
The proposed sidewall height of said structure is 16 ft. The maximum sidewall height of
detached accessory structures in the front yard is 10 ft, however, attached accessory
structures are subject to the same height restrictions as the principal structure.
Streets and Access
No new streets are proposed as part of this plat. The parcel fronts three public
roadways: County Road 116, Gleason Parkway, and Park Trail Road. However, natural
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features of the site limit practical access to two of these roads. A wetland complex
separates the proposed building location from Gleason Parkway to the south, while a
public ditch creates a barrier to access Park Trail Road from the proposed building
location. These natural constraints make County Road 116 the only viable access point
for the parcel, which is consistent with the existing access for the site. The applicant will
be responsible for obtaining a permit from Hennepin County to ensure the proposed
development complies with their standards.
Well and Septic
This parcel is located within the MUSA and is assigned to receive access to municipal
services in the fourth and final stage of the 2040 staging plan. Since services are not yet
available to the site, the applicant will be required to install a private septic and well
system on the property. The proposed plan includes primary and secondary septic tank
and mound locations. The applicant will be responsible for having this system reviewed
and permitted by Hennepin County. Due to significant slopes within the site, City Staff
will also review the location with the building permit. Water supply for this parcel will be
provided by a private well. Private wells are permitted through the Minnesota
Department of Health. The well location must be setback at least 50 from the septic
system. The proposed location of the well meets this requirement.
Wetlands
A wetland delineation was conducted on this parcel as part of the Gleason Road
Improvement Project in 2020. This delineation found a wetland over much of the south
and southwest corner of the lot, as well as a wetland in the northeastern corner of the
lot. These wetlands are subject to the Wetland Overlay District (Section 1050.010),
which includes wetland buffers, wetland buffer monument signs, and an additional 15 ft
structure setback from the edge of the buffer. Septic and soil absorptions systems must
also be setback 75 ft. from a delineated wetland edge. The prosed locations for septic
and soil absorption systems meet this requirement. The size of the buffer is dependent
on the quality of the wetland. The City’s Natural Resources Community Quality Ranking
map is based on the City’s quality assessments of known wetlands within the City.
Wetlands not shown on this map are assumed to be of medium quality; however, there
is a process to confirm wetland quality through Minnesota Rapids Assessment
(MNRAM) methodology, should the applicant decide wetland quality on the site need to
be re-evaluated. None of the wetlands within the project are shown on the City’s map,
so all the wetlands will be treated as medium quality.
Medium quality wetlands have the following buffer requirements:
Wetland Buffer Average Width 25'
Wetland Buffer Width (Min.) 20'
Wetland Buffer Width (Max.) 40'
Structure Setback From Buffer 15'
Total Buffer and Setback (Average) 40'
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A condition of approval shall require the applicant to submit a wetland buffer plan and a
wetland buffer establishment plan that complies with the standards outlined in the
Wetland Overlay District and the City’s wetland policies. This includes establishment of
the wetland buffer strip according to the requirements of a medium quality wetland, as
well as indication of permanent wetland buffer monuments. Wetland buffer monuments
must be installed to indicate where property lines cross wetland buffers, and where the
wetland is contoured. Spacing in between wetland monuments may not exceed 200 ft.
Floodplain
Part of the Gleason Road Improvement Project included a Letter of Map Revision
(LOMR) process, which established the floodplain elevation for this property at 973.4 ft.
Significant portions of the east, south, and western areas of the site lie below this
floodplain elevation.
Landscaping
A landscape plan is not required since this plat involves less than 4 residential units. Per
Section 1060.070, a minimum of on overstory tree must be provided per dwelling unit.
The applicant’s narrative states that he intends to plant multiple tree plantings around
the property. A condition of approval shall require the applicant to plant at least one
overstory tree planting to comply with this requirement.
Park Dedication
Satisfaction of the Park Dedication requirements is a prerequisite of the approval of the
final plat. The form of contribution shall be decided by the City Council based upon need
and conformance with the comprehensive plan. The 2040 Parks & Trails Plan does not
identify any parks or trails on this site; therefore, staff anticipates the Park Dedication
requirements to be handled entirely as cash-in-lieu of land. The new lot will be required
to pay park dedication fees per the fee schedule adopted at the time of final plat
approval. The 2024 fee schedule provides the park dedication fee for a single-family
unit is $5,954.
Variance
Section 1040.020 Subd. 9 lists the standards for area requirements in the UR district.
This section requires a minimum lot area of 20 acres. The applicant requests approval
of a variance from this standard to allow the platting of a single 7.65-acre outlot to a
single lot.
The burden of proof is on the applicant to show that all variance standards from Section
1070.040, Subd. 2(B) are met with their request. These standards are as follows:
A. That there are practical difficulties in complying with the Zoning Ordinance.
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B. That the conditions upon which a petition for a variation is based are unique to
the parcel of land for which the variance is sought and were not created by the
landowner.
C. That the granting of the variation will not alter the essential character of the
locality.
D. The variance is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
E. The City may impose conditions on the variance to address the impact of the
variance.
There are significant challenges for this site to meet the Zoning Ordinance standards of
the UR district. At 7.5 acres, the entire site is well below the UR zoning district’s
minimum lot area requirement of 20 acres. The site cannot be enlarged to meet the
minimum lot area requirement. Compliance with this requirement would effectively
render the site unbuildable, and in turn would restrict the property owner’s ability to
utilize their development right, until municipal services become available in the future.
The unique circumstances of this outlot support the need for a variance. The outlot, with
an assumed development right, was created prior to the establishment of the 20-acre
minimum lot size requirement of the UR district and the development rights program.
This creation also predates the applicant’s purchase of the property, meaning the
conditions that necessitated approval of a variance were not created by the current
landowner.
Granting the variance aligns with the existing character of the locality. The outlot was
originally created to preserve an existing farmhouse and agricultural buildings, reflecting
the rural and residential identity of the area. Approving a variance will enable the parcel
to return to a residential use, which would match with the uses of the surrounding
neighborhood. However, the proposed structure includes a large garage intended for
use as a workshop, which raises potential concerns of commercial activity on the site.
To ensure the use of the property aligns with the residential character of the locality,
staff proposes a condition of approval requiring a commercial activity to comply with the
Home Occupation Ordinance and follow the proper approval process.
Additionally, the parcel’s guiding land use designation is Existing Residential. This land
use designation allows for very-low-density residential development, typically at a
density of one unit per two acres. The requested variance does not alter or increase this
density and is generally consistent with the intent of the Existing Residential land use
designation.
Summary
Staff finds that the proposed preliminary plat and variance are generally consistent with
the City’s Comprehensive Plan, Subdivision Ordinance, and Zoning Ordinance. The
draft resolutions approve the preliminary plat and variance with conditions of approval.
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4. Recommendation
Move to recommend approval of the draft resolutions approving the preliminary plat and
variance for Old Farm Ridge.
Attachments:
1. Draft Resolution Approving the Preliminary Plat and Variance for “Old Farm
Ridge”
2. Engineering Memo dated November 26, 2024
3. Applicant Narrative
4. Preliminary Plat
5. Site Plans
6. Home Plans
City of Corcoran December 12, 2024
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-
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Motion By:
Seconded By:
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLAT AND VARIANCE FOR “OLD FARM
RIDGE” ON THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 6620 COUNTY ROAD 116 (PID 36-119-23-23-
0008)
(CITY FILE NO. 24-034)
WHEREAS, Michael Kelly (“the applicant”) requested approval “Old Farm Ridge” a preliminary plat
and variance on the property described as follows;
See Attachment A.
WHEREAS, the applicant also requested approval of a variance from the requirement that lots in
the Urban Reserve zoning district have a minimum area of 20 acres, and;
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed the preliminary plat and variance at a duly called
public hearing, and;
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommended approval, and;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Corcoran City Council approves the request for a
preliminary plat and variance subject to the following findings and conditions:
1. A preliminary plat is approved for “Old Farm Ridge” to allow an Outlot to be platted into a
Lot, in accordance with the plans and application received by the City on July 15, 2024,
and additional information received on September 17, 2024, October 16, 2024, October
29, 2024, and November 6, 2024, except as amended by this resolution.
2. The requested variance from Section 1040.020 Subd. 9 to allow a lot to be platted that is
less than the minimum lot area requirement of 20 acres based on the following findings:
a. That there are practical difficulties in complying with the Zoning Ordinance. The
site was platted as an outlot in 1978, prior to the Urban Reserve zoning
designation. The total site area is 7.5 acres and is unable to comply with the 20-
acre minimum lot size of the Urban Reserve zoning district. The minimum lot size
requirement would restrict the applicant’s ability to utilize the singular development
right for the parcel.
b. That the conditions upon which a petition for a variation is based are unique to the
parcel of land for which the variance is sought and was not created by the
landowner. The existing condition of the outlot necessitating the variance were
created before the present owner purchased the property. The outlot has one
development right and must be platted to utilize said right.
c. That the granting of the variation will not alter the essential character of the locality.
The applicant is proposing a single-family residential structure for the property,
which is consistent with the existing land use of the surrounding locality.
City of Corcoran December 12, 2024
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-
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d. That the variance would be in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the
ordinance. The 2040 Comprehensive Plan guides this parcel as an Existing
Residential land use. This land use allows for very-low-density residential
development, typically at a density of one unit per two acres. The proposed
variance would not subdivide this parcel any further and would allow a very-low-
density development on this parcel.
e. To ensure that the variation does not alter the essential character of the locality,
no structure on the property may be used for commercial purposes aside from
those approved through a Home Occupation License.
3. The applicant must comply with all conditions in the City Engineers Memo, dated
November 26, 2024.
4. All permanent wetland buffer monument signs must be erected along the wetland buffer
line as required by Section 1050.010, Subd. 7 of the Zoning Ordinance.
a. Wetland signs must be purchased from the City.
b. Wetland signs must be installed on treated 4x4 wooden posts.
c. Wetland buffer signs must be installed prior to issuance of building permits unless
an alternative timeline is approved by the City.
d. The installation of the wetland monument buffer signs according to the approved
plans must be certified by a registered land surveyor.
e. Wetland buffers must be planted and inspected by the City prior to issuance of
building permits unless an alternative timeline is approved by the City.
f. The final seed mix to be used in establishing the wetland buffers must be approved
by the City’s wetland consultant.
g. Where buffer areas are not vegetated or have been disturbed within the last 10
years, such buffer areas shall be replanted and maintained according to the
standards in Section 1050.010, Subd. 8(C) of the Zoning Ordinance and the
Corcoran Buffer Vegetation Establishment Plan Policy.
i. The City’s wetland consultant must inspect existing wetland buffers
proposed to remain to confirm the existing buffers are undisturbed and are
in an acceptable condition. This must be completed prior to releasing the
final plat for recording.
h. The minimum and maximum dimensions as well as the average width of each of
the wetland buffers must be certified by the applicant’s engineer or surveyor.
i. Spacing between wetland buffer monument signs cannot exceed 200 ft.
City of Corcoran December 12, 2024
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-
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5. The applicant must submit a Wetland Buffer Plan and a Wetland Buffer Establishment
Plan compliant with Section 1050.010
6. Park dedication shall be satisfied by cash-in-lieu of land prior to releasing the final plat for
recording with Hennepin County. Park dedication will be based on the park dedication
ordinance in place at the time the final plat is approved.
a. Park dedication is required based on the finding that the development will add a
new single-family home to the City on a property that was previously an outlot not
subject to park dedication fees.
b. Residents of the property will need access to nearby existing and future trails and
parks that do not exist today as guided by the Comprehensive Plan.
c. Cash-in-lieu of land will be used only for the acquisition and development of park
recreational facilities, playgrounds, trails, wetlands, or open space based on the
approved park plan in the Comprehensive Plan.
d. Park dedication funds will be collected at the time of final plat in accordance with
the City Code requirements. The code stipulates a d dedication requirement of 5%
of land for land guided at a density of less than 2 units an acre or an equivalent
market value in cash, resulting in estimated park dedication fees of $5,954.
7. The applicant is responsible for obtaining an access permit as required by Hennepin
County.
8. The applicant must plant one overstory tree prior to release of the escrow account with
the City.
9. Prior to final plat approval, the applicant must complete the following:
a. Revise the plan to show a principal structure with attached accessory space that
complies with all minimum setback requirements of principal structures.
b. Submit a preliminary wetland buffer plan to show the following:
i. The minimum dimensions of all wetland buffers.
ii. The maximum dimension of all wetland buffers.
iii. Certification of the average width of all wetland buffers.
iv. Wetland buffer monument signs at each contour and property line with a
maximum spacing of 200 ft. between signs.
c. Submit a Wetland Buffer Vegetation Establishment Plan compliant with the
Corcoran Buffer Vegetation Establishment Plan Policy.
City of Corcoran December 12, 2024
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-
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d. Drainage and utility easements shall be provided over all wetlands and wetland
buffers.
10. All utility facilities, including but not limited to telephone, CATV, natural gas, and electric
power, shall be located underground. Underground service connections to the street
property line of each platted lot shall be installed at the subdivider’s expense.
11. Mechanical equipment (including air conditioning units) must be located in the side or rear
yard and must located a minimum of 5’ from the property line.
12. Lawn sprinklers/irrigation systems (if provided) shall all have rain sensors to limite
unnecessary watering.
13. Approval of the preliminary plat shall expire within one year of the date of approval unless
the applicant has filed a complete application for approval of a final plat.
VOTING AYE VOTING NAY
McKee, Tom McKee, Tom
Bottema, Jon Bottema, Jon
Lanterman, Mark Lanterman, Mark
Nichols, Jeremy Nichols, Jeremy
Vehrenkamp, Dean Vehrenkamp, Dean
Whereupon, said Resolution is hereby declared adopted on this 12th day of December 2024.
________________________________
Tom McKee - Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________________ City Seal
Debra Johnson – City Clerk
City of Corcoran December 12, 2024
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-
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ATTACHMENT A
Outlot A of Country Seasons Estates
Memo
To: Kevin Mattson, PE Public Works
Director
From: Kent Torve, PE, City Engineer
Steve Hegland, PE
Project: Old Farm Ridge Single Lot
Redevelopment
Date: November 26, 2024
Exhibits:
This Memorandum is based on a review of the following document:
1. Preliminary Proposed Grading Plan dated 11/06/2024 by Moore Engineering.
a. Final Grading Plan labeled “For Construction” is required.
b. As noted below, As-Builts are also required to document constructed conditions.
Comments:
General
1. Disturbed areas does not include the septic systems which will be disturbed for their construction.
Disturbance over an acre requires Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission process.
Applicant shall submit to City correspondence of this acknowledgement from ECWMC.
CSAH 116 Access
1. The lot has existing access at CSAH 116 and applicant responsible for obtaining permit from County.
o County has commented on changing the access to Park Trail Boulevard with a new ditch
crossing, however this would require extensive modeling, floodplain, wetland, and ECWMC
permitting and from the City’s perspective is infeasible for a single-family lot.
o No driveway culvert is shown on the site plan. Any culvert installation or replacement requires
County approval for the access or City approval if located along the driveway.
o Driveway to be 16’ in width or Corcoran Public Safety shall review the smaller driveway for
safety access.
o Provide elevations for driveway and ensure that it is vehicular access at or above an
elevation not more than two feet below the regulatory flood protection elevation.
Floodplain
1. The floodplain was established at 973.4 through the FEMA Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) process.
o Applicant shall submit the existing, surveyed elevations along the floodplain edge and then
as-built conditions certified by PE showing no floodplain fill, or that equivalent compensatory
storage was provided onsite.
2. The applicant shall review the newly mapped floodplain limits for this parcel and determine if any
additional flood permitting is necessary (LOMR-F) for the building or applicant may need to provide
information for private insurance requirements.
November 2024
Old Farm Ridge
Kevin Mattson
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Private Well and Septic
The property will be served by private well and septic.
1. The septic system is reviewed and permitted by Hennepin County. Due to the significant slopes within
the site, the septic location grading shall also be reviewed by City staff at building permit and
confirmed as appropriate.
o The septic location appears to be located in or near a drainage swale. The final grading plan
shall be reviewed to ensure it doesn’t impact the septic system or permit.
2. Water supply will be a private well that is permitted through the Minnesota Department of Health and
needs to meet horizontal and vertical requirements (clearance from floodplain) of the State.
PROJECT NARRATIVE
6620 COUNTY ROAD 116
I have recently purchased the property at 6620 County Road 116 for the purpose of converting the site from
a dilapidated farm homestead to a conforming lot. The plan was to remove the existing farm buildings and
replace them with a single building for my vehicles and workshop. Due to the size of the lot (7.6 acres) and
central location of the proposed building the property appeared suitable for what I was looking for. In
working with city staff, I was informed that I could not build on the Outlot without converting the Outlot to a
platted Lot and Block and the site must include a residence. To meet these requirements the following
applications were needed.
VARIANCE FOR LOT SIZE
The site is in the Urban Reserve Zoning District which has a minimum lot size of 20-acres. The 7.6-acre site
is currently platted as Outlot A Country Seasons Estate. The original plat was approved in 1977 with 19 lots,
16 residential lots having lot sizes between 1.5 and 2.2 acres and three Outlots. It appears that Outlot A
was created to keep the original farmstead. Converting the Outlot to a Lot and Block would be harmonious
to the surrounding land uses and compliant to the criteria for variances, as noted below.
That there are practical difficulties in complying with the Zoning Ordinance.
As an existing lot surrounded by developed properties and roads it is not practical to convert the lot to a 20-
acre parcel. It is understood that the purpose of the Urban Reserve Zoning District is to preserve land until
public sewers and water is provided to support residential development. With the recent infrastructure
improvements to the area, public sewer and water services are now available to support future residential
use. (Per Record Plans for 66th Avenue/Gleason Parkway Corridor Improvements)
The conditions for the variance are unique to the property.
The lot is an existing lot that cannot be enlarged to meet the zoning code lot size standard. It would be
difficult to subdivide the lot into smaller lots due to wetlands and the county ditch, which restrict building
areas and road access.
The granting of the variation will not alter the essential character of the locality.
The lot has been in existence since 1977 when created as part of a 19-lot subdivision. The site contained a
farmhouse and farm buildings. The variance will allow for the continued use of the site as a residential use
and accessory building.
The proposed variance is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Ordinance.
The Urban Reserve Zoning District allows for single-family homes. Its purpose is to preserve land until
public sewer and water services is provided to support residential development. With the recent
infrastructure improvements to the area, it can now support the proposed residential use.
The variance is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
This area is guided Existing Residential. The construction of a single-family use is consistent with the
comprehensive plan.
PRELIMINARY PLAT AND FINAL PLAT
To convert an Outlot to a Lot and Block requires that we replat Outlot A to Lot 1 Block 1 OLD FARM RIDGE.
By creating the new Lot and Block we are creating a single 7.6-acre lot for single-family residential use.
SITE PLAN—For a single-family development in the Urban Reserve Zoning District
To complement the preliminary plat, we created a site plan showing the building location, setback,
easements, wetlands, driveway and grading contours to help describe the proposed development. The site
is drawn on an ariel base plan to best illustrate the site conditions and surrounding area.
As shown on the plan the parcel is vacant except for a few remaining buildings from the previous
homestead. The buildings are centrally located on the site along the north lot line. The site has an elevation
from a high point of 982, where the homestead was constructed, then drops in all direction to a low point of
970 along the south side and to 974 to the east and west. The homestead is served by a driveway access on
County Road 116 that will continue to be used to access the site. The site is bisected by County Ditch 16
that runs north/south toward the eastern end of the property. Wetlands encompass most of the southern
and eastern portion of the site plus along County Road 116. Although the site fronts on three roads; County
Road 116, Gleason Parkway and Park Trail Road, access to the site is limited due to the wetlands and
county ditch. There are no significant trees on the site with no trees over six inches in diameter. The
vegetation consists mostly of wetland plants and upland grasses and forbs within the upland areas.
A wetland delineation was performed by Moore Engineering on August 23rd and submitted to the LGU on
August 30th. The wetland delineation report and boundaries are under review with the LGU and are
anticipated to be approved by the end of September. The preliminary wetland boundaries are shown on the
preliminary plat.
The proposed development consists of a new residence with an attached garage/accessory structure. The
home will be built at the same high point as the homestead with a first floor elevation at around the 980
contour. The home will be built as slab on grade with no basement. The living area of the residence is
approximately 1,500 square feet and the garage area is approximately 4,200 square feet. The home and
garage will face south with the driveway entering the south side of the garage. The home will be in
compliance with the 25-foot side setback from the north lot line and the required wetland/buffer setbacks.
The site plan shows a 40-foot wetland setback in compliance with a medium wetland classification. A new
well will be installed replacing the existing well. The new well location has not been determined at this time.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT – For an accessory structure with an eave height over 10 feet
The structure I propose to build is called a Barndominium, a home that emphasizes a larger garage space. I
believe this type of building provides me with the design that best serves my vehicles, and workshop needs
plus is compatible to the area. However, due to the size and use of the garage the Barndominium is
considered by the city of having an attached accessory structure. As an attached accessory structure, the
garage area is not allotted the 35-foot height allowed for single -family homes and requires a CUP to have
an eave height over 10 feet.
The design and elevation of the building is based on the floor plans I have found for Advanced House Plans.
Although I plan to build the home to their design the home will be built by my contractors to meet my
specific needs. The home will be one-story and the garage will have a pitched roof with an eave height of 16
feet. The 16-foot eave is necessary to install a 14-foot garage door to enable a clear height tall enough for
my RV and other vehicles. The roof of the garage will transition nicely to the lower roof height of the living
area. (See attached architectural plans and Barndominium example)
I have talked with my neighbor to the north, Craig Theis, and explained my plans. He is supportive of the
request. The building location will not impact other neighboring properties or the public due to the size of
the lot and central location of the building. The building will be approximately 400 feet to County Road 116,
Gleason Parkway, and Park Trail Road. In addition, the land directly across County Rd 116 and Gleason
Parkway are Outlots and/or ponding areas with minimal opportunity for future development. Thus, the
closest existing home, besides Craig Theis, is to the northeast at around 600 feet. I understand that if the
lot to the southeast of my lot is developed that house could be as close as 360 feet. Due to the design,
colors and overall appearance of the Barndominium I propose to build plus the multiple tree plantings I
plan to put in around the building site, the view of the building from someone over 400 feet away will be
naturally mitigated and blend in nicely with the surrounding wetlands. (See attached exhibit of surrounding
homes and existing conditions)
The building will not generate any additional traffic other than a single-family use. Because I’m building it
for me with a small living area and a single bedroom it will not generate the traffic associated with a multi-
bedroom home with multiple drivers.
I have lived in this general area for over 50 years. I was baptized at St. Thomas, played baseball as a child at
the baseball fields in Corcoran, sent my three children to pre-school at St. Thomas and have regularly
patronized many businesses in Corcoran over the years. I’m excited about cleaning up this parcel and
enjoying it as my workshop. I think this development will be a nice fit on this particular site.
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STAFF REPORT Agenda Item 6b.
Planning Commission Meeting:
December 5, 2024
Prepared By:
Natalie Davis McKeown
Topic:
Cannabis Regulation Code Amendments
(City File No. 24-044)
Action Required:
Recommendation
Review Deadline: January 1, 2025
1. Request:
The Planning Commission is asked to host a public hearing on proposed City Code
amendments regarding licensing of cannabis related businesses. The Planning
Commission is asked to make a recommendation on the amendments specific to the
Zoning Ordinance to allow cannabis businesses in appropriate zoning districts and
outlining performance standards.
2. Background:
In 2022, the Minnesota Legislature passed a bill permitting the sale and purchase of
edibles and beverages that contain up to 5 milligrams of hemp-derived
tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) per serving and 50 milligrams per package. In response,
the City adopted Chapter 119 pertaining to Cannabis, Edible Cannabinoids, and Drug
Paraphernalia. This allowed up to three licenses in the City within the City’s three
dedicated commercial districts (Rural Commercial (CR), Neighborhood Commercial (C-
1), and Community Commercial (C-2)). Buffering requirements were applied in this
chapter to prevent such licenses from being issued within 1,000 feet from schools, 500
feet from daycares, and 500 feet from parks with amenities regularly used by children
(e.g., playgrounds, fields, etc.).
In 2023, higher potency cannabis for adult recreational use was legalized by the State
Legislature. This law granted the licensing authority to the state, but cities are still
involved with the registration of cannabis businesses. The City enacted a moratorium to
the maximum extent allowed by the new law to allow for review of the new regulations.
The moratorium expires on January 1, 2025. The proposed update to Chapter 119 and
Zoning Ordinance updates are in response to the changes made in 2023.
3. Analysis
The City Attorney drafted a repeal and replacement of Chapter 119 to fully capture all
changes required of the City by the state as it relates to licensing registration of
cannabis related businesses. The proposed restrictions in the draft Chapter 119 take
into account feedback provided by City Council on November 25, 2024, and are
believed to be as restrictive as recommended within the framework provided by the
State. The City’s authority to add licensing requirements is restricted and a de facto ban
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is not allowed. The City does have authority to identify appropriate districts to allow
different types of Cannabis businesses, and it is believed performance standards can
be required as part of the City’s zoning authority. However, the product itself must be
treated similar to other legal widgets/products. While the public is welcome to comment
on the proposed changes to Chapter 119, the Planning Commission’s purview is limited
to the proposed Zoning Ordinance amendments.
Prior to this update, Chapter 119 allowed up to 3 licenses for lower potency products to
be issued within the City’s dedicated commercial districts. As part of the proposed draft
to Chapter 119, up to 1 retail operation for higher potency products would be allowed in
the City’s dedicated commercial districts with up to 2 more licenses to sell lower potency
products allowed within the same commercial districts. The overall retail type operations
would not exceed 3 such businesses consistent with what was adopted by the City in
2023. Additionally, there is a provision that if licensing of cannabis retailers (for higher
potency products) exceeds 1 per 12,500 people in Hennepin County overall, the City
can, and would, choose to deny an additional license to be granted within the City.
Buffers to certain uses would still be applied to the maximum extent allowed by state
law (1,000 feet from schools, 500 feet from daycare, 500 feet from residential treatment
facilities, and 500 feet from parks with amenities frequented by children). The update
also includes restrictions, to the maximum extent recommended by the City Attorney, on
the hours of operation and temporary cannabis events.
Consistent with the discussion held with Council on November 25, 2024, staff
recommends allowing different business operations as a permitted use in at least one
district while relying on performance standards to make the approval process as clear
and objective as possible while making such uses fit within the surrounding area. The
proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments identify the following cannabis business
types and appropriate districts:
1.Cannabis, retail, compliant with Corcoran Code Section 119.03-04.
o Permitted use in CR, C-1, and C-2.
2.Lower-Potency Hemp Edible Retailers, compliant with Section 119.03.
o Permitted use in CR, C-1, and C-2.
3.Cannabis, state licensed cultivation business with no retail component
o Permitted use in Rural Residential
4.Cannabis, state licensed businesses with no retail or outside cultivation
component.
o Permitted use in Business Park and Light Industrial (I-1)
Additionally, the following performance standards within the Zoning Ordinance for such
businesses are proposed:
1.Cannabis retail establishments can only operate between the hours of 10:00AM
and 9:00PM.
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2. Establishments must implement comprehensive security measurements,
including but not limited to:
a. Security cameras covering all areas of the premises, both interior and
exterior.
b. Alarm system monitored 24 hours per day, 7 days per week by a licensed
security company.
c. Secure storage areas for all cannabis products.
d. Outdoor cultivation areas as allowed in the Rural Residential district must
be secured by a privacy fence of at least 6’ tall and 80% opacity.
i. Fences may not include razor or concertina wire.
3. Adequate ventilation systems must be installed to ensure no odor is detectable
form the exterior of the building or from adjacent properties.
4. Establishments must have a plan for the disposal of cannabis waste that
complies with state regulations and prevents access by unauthorized individuals.
5. The operation of a cannabis business is prohibited within 1,000 feet of a school,
or 500 feet of a day care, residential treatment facility, or an attraction within a
public park that is regularly used by minors, including a playground or athletic
field.
6. All signage must comply with Corcoran City Code and must not depict cannabis
leaves, use slang terms for cannabis, or appeal to minors.
4. Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of the proposed amendments to Chapter 119 and Title X as
it relates to Cannabis regulations.
Attachments:
1. Draft Ordinance 2024-xx Amending Chapter 119 and Title X of the City Code
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CITY OF CORCORAN
ORDINANCE NO. 2024-XX
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 119: CANNABIS, EDIBLE CANNABINOIDS, AND
DRUG PARAPHERNALIA AND TITLE X: ZONING ORDINANCE
The City Council of Corcoran does ordain:
Section 1: Existing City Code Chapter 119 is repealed in its entirety and replaced as
follows:
CHAPTER 119: Cannabis and Cannabis Business Regulations
§119.01 Purpose.
The purpose of this ordinance is to implement the provisions of Minn. Stat. Ch. 342, and certain
related regulations to protect the public health, safety and welfare of the residents of the city of
Corcoran by regulating cannabis use and cannabis businesses within the legal limits of the city.
§119.02 Definitions.
Unless otherwise noted or specifically defined in this section, words and phrases contained
in M.S. § 342.01, as it may be amended from time to time, and the rules promulgated
pursuant to any of these acts, shall have the same meanings in this ordinance.
CANNABIS CULTIVATION. A cannabis business licensed to grow cannabis plants within
the approved amount of space from seed or immature plant to mature plant, harvest
cannabis flower from mature plant, package and label immature plants and seedlings and
cannabis flower for sale to other cannabis businesses, transport cannabis flower to a
cannabis manufacturer located on the same premises, and perform other actions approved
by the office.
CANNABIS RETAIL BUSINESSES. A state-licensed retail location and the retail
location(s) of a mezzobusiness(es) with a retail operations endorsement,
microbusiness(es) with a retail operations endorsement, medical combination
business(es) operating a retail location, excluding lower-potency hemp edible retailers.
CANNABIS RETAILER. Any person, partnership, firm, corporation, or association, foreign or
domestic, selling cannabis product to a consumer and not for the purpose of resale in any
form.
CERTIFIED MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL. An individual who holds a valid and active license
to practice medicine or provide healthcare services within the State of Minnesota, as issued
by the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice, or other relevant state licensing authorities. This
includes, but is not limited to, licensed physicians, advanced practice registered nurses
(APRNs), physician assistants (PAs) or other healthcare professionals recognized by the
State of Minnesota as being authorized to conduct medical evaluations, provide medical
advice and respond to medical emergencies.
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DAYCARE. A location licensed with the Minnesota Department of Human Services to
provide the care of a child in a residence outside the child's own home for gain or otherwise,
on a regular basis, for any part of a 24-hour day.
DRUG PARAPHERNALIA. All equipment, products, and materials of any kind, except
those used in conjunction with permitted uses of controlled substances pursuant to state law,
which are knowingly or intentionally used primarily in (1) manufacturing a controlled
substance other than cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower potency hemp edibles, or
hemp-derived consumer products, (2) injecting, ingesting, inhaling, or otherwise introducing
into the human body a controlled substance other than cannabis flower, cannabis products,
lower potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products, or (3) enhancing the
effect of a controlled substance other than cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower
potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products. DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
does not include the possession, manufacture, delivery, or sale of: (1) hypodermic syringes or
needles or any instrument or implement which can be adapted for subcutaneous injections;
or (2) products that detect the presence of fentanyl or a fentanyl analog in a controlled
substance.
LOWER-POTENCY HEMP EDIBLE. As defined under M.S. § 342.01, subd. 50, as it may
be amended from time to time.
LOWER-POTENCY HEMP EDIBLE RETAILER. A business which sells Lower-Potency
Hemp Edibles but which is not a Cannabis Retailer, as defined by this Chapter.
OFFICE OF CANNABIS MANAGEMENT. Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management,
referred to as "OCM" in this ordinance.
PLACE OF PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION. A business, accommodation, refreshment,
entertainment, recreation or transportation facility of any kind, whether licensed or not, whose
goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages or accommodations are extended, offered,
sold, or otherwise made available to the public.
PRELIMINARY LICENSE APPROVAL. OCM pre-approval for a cannabis business
license for applicants who qualify under M.S. § 342.17, as it may be amended from time
to time.
PUBLIC PLACE. A public park or trail, public street or sidewalk; any enclosed, indoor area
used by the general public, including, but not limited to, restaurants, bars, any other food or
liquor establishment, hospitals, nursing homes, auditoriums, arenas, gyms, meeting rooms,
common areas of rental apartment buildings and other places of public accommodation.
RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITY. A facility as defined under M.S. § 245.462, subd.
23, as it may be amended from time to time.
RETAIL REGISTRATION. An approved registration issued by the city to a state-licensed
cannabis retail business, registering a single specified retail location within the city limits.
SCHOOL. A public school as defined under M.S. § 120A.05, as it may be amended from
time to time, or a nonpublic school that must meet the reporting requirements under M.S.
§ 120A.24, as it may be amended from time to time.
STATE LICENSE. An approved license issued by the Office of Cannabis Management to a
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cannabis business.
§119.03 Registration of Cannabis Businesses.
A. Consent to Registering of Cannabis Businesses. No individual or entity may operate
a state-licensed cannabis retail business or lower-potency hemp edible retail
business within the corporate limits of the city without first registering with the city.
With the exception of the limitations set forth in §119.03 (G)(1), all requirements of this
Section 119.03 shall apply to lower-potency hemp edible retailers the same as they
do to cannabis retail businesses.
B. Compliance Checks Prior to Retail Registration.
1. The city may conduct a preliminary compliance check prior to issuance of a
cannabis retail business registration to ensure compliance with local
ordinances.
2. Pursuant to M.S. Ch. 342, within 30 days of receiving a copy of a state
license application from OCM, the city shall certify on a form provided by
OCM whether a proposed cannabis retail business complies with local
zoning ordinances and, if applicable, whether the proposed business
complies with the state fire code and building code.
C. Registration and Application Procedure.
1. Fees.
a. The city shall not charge an application fee.
b. A registration fee, as established under the city's fee schedule, shall
be charged to applicants depending on the type of retail business
license applied for.
(1) An initial retail registration fee shall not exceed $500 or half
the amount of an initial state license fee under M.S. §
342.11, as it may be amended from time to time, whichever
is less. The initial registration fee shall include the initial retail
registration fee and the first annual renewal fee.
(2) Any renewal retail registration fee imposed by the city shall
be charged at the time of the second renewal and each
subsequent renewal thereafter. A renewal retail registration
fee shall not exceed $1,000 or half the amount of a
renewal state license fee under M.S. § 342.11, as it may
be amended from time to time, whichever is less.
(3) A medical combination business operating an adult-use
retail location may only be charged a single registration fee,
not to exceed the lesser of a single retail registration fee,
defined under this section, of the adult-use retail business.
2. Application submittal.
a. The city shall issue a retail registration to a state-licensed cannabis
retail business that adheres to the requirements of M.S. § 342.22
and this Chapter, as they may be amended from time.
a. An applicant for a retail registration shall fill out an
application form, as provided by the city. Said form shall
include, but is not limited to:
(1) Full name of property owner and applicant;
(2) Address, email address, and telephone number of
the applicant;
(3) The address and parcel ID for the property which
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the retail registration is sought;
(4) Certification that the applicant complies with the
requirements of local ordinances established
pursuant to M.S. 342.13, as it may be amended
from time to time.
b. The applicant shall include with the form:
(1) The application fee as required in Paragraph C,1;
(2) A copy of the state license application form and
materials submitted to OCM.
(3) A copy of a valid state license or written notice of
OCM license preapproval.
c. Once an application is considered complete, the city shall
inform the applicant as such, process the application fees,
and forward the application to the City Council for approval
or denial.
d. The application fee shall be non-refundable once processed. 3. Application approval. a. A state-licensed cannabis retail business application shall not be approved if the cannabis retail business would exceed the maximum number of registered cannabis retail businesses permitted under Paragraph G.
b. A state-licensed cannabis retail business application shall not
be approved or renewed if the applicant is unable to meet the
requirements of this ordinance.
c. A state-licensed cannabis retail business application that meets
the requirements of this ordinance shall be approved.
4. Annual compliance checks.
a. The city shall complete at least one unannounced compliance check
per calendar year of every cannabis business to assess if the
business meets age verification requirements, as required under
M.S. § 342.22, subd. 4(b) and M.S. § 342.24, as they may be
amended from time to time, and these ordinances.
b. Age verification compliance checks shall involve persons at least
17 years of age but under the age of 21 who, with the prior written
consent of a person or guardian if the person is under the age of
18, attempt to purchase adult-use cannabis flower, adult-use
cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived
consumer products under the direct supervision of a law
enforcement officer.
5. Location change. A state-licensed cannabis retail business shall be required
to submit a new application for registration under Paragraph C,2 if it seeks to
relocate to a new location still within the legal boundaries of the city. That
application for registration at the new location shall be subject to the provisions of
paragraph G.
D. Renewal of registration. The city shall renew an annual registration of a state-
licensed cannabis retail business at the same time OCM renews the cannabis retail
business' license. A state-licensed cannabis retail business shall apply to renew
registration on a form established by the city and pay the renewal fee for the
registration as established in the city's fee schedule.
E. Transfer of registration. A cannabis retail registration issued under this ordinance shall
not be transferred.
F. Suspension of registration.
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1. When suspension is warranted. The city may suspend a cannabis retail
business's registration if it violates the ordinance of the city or poses an
immediate threat to the health or safety of the public. The city shall
immediately notify the cannabis retail business in writing the grounds for the
suspension.
2. Notification to OCM. The city shall immediately notify the OCM in writing the
grounds for the suspension. OCM will provide the city and cannabis
business retailer a response to the complaint within seven calendar days
and perform any necessary inspections within 30 calendar days.
3. Length of suspension. The suspension of a cannabis retail business
registration may be for up to 30 calendar days, unless OCM suspends the
license for a longer period. The city may require receipt of a determination
from OCM before reinstating a registration. The business may not make
sales to customers if their registration is suspended. The city may reinstate a
registration if it determines that the violations have been resolved. The city
shall reinstate a registration if OCM determines that the violation(s) have
been resolved.
G. Limitation on Number of Registrations.
1. The city shall limit the number of cannabis retail businesses to the lowest
number of registrations permitted by M.S. § 342.13, as it may be amended
from time to time, and this Chapter. The city shall allow no greater than one
registration of a single retail location per 12,500 residents within the city
limits which is not an operation owned by the city. In the event an
application for registration seeks to locate within the corporate boundaries
of the city and the County in which the proposed operations site is located
has reached the threshold of one active registration for every 12,500
residents, the city shall not issue a registration to an operation which is not
owned by the city. This limitation shall not apply to lower-potency hemp
edible retailers, as defined in this Chapter.
2. The city shall limit the number of lower-potency hemp edible retailers to no
more than two registrations of single retail locations within the corporate
boundaries of the city. However, the limit set forth in this Section 119.03
(G)(2) shall not apply to a cannabis retail business legally operating within the
city which is also licensed to sell lower-potency hemp edibles.
H. Inspections. City officials and law enforcement have the right to inspect the premises
at any time to ensure compliance with all regulations.
§119.04 Restrictions on Issuance.
A. No registration for a state-licensed cannabis business shall be granted within 1,000
feet of a school. The distance is to be measured from the closest side of the school to
the closest side of the structure on the premises within which cannabis is to be sold.
B. No registration for a state-licensed cannabis business shall be granted within 500
feet of a day care, a residential treatment facility and/or an attraction within a public
park that is regularly used by minors, including a playground or athletic field. The
distance is to be measured from the closest side of the day care, residential
treatment facility or public park attraction regularly used by minors to the closest side
of the structure on the premises within which cannabis is to be sold.
C. Pursuant to M.S. § 462.367, subd. 14, as it may be amended from time to time,
nothing in this Section 119.04 shall prohibit an active cannabis business or a
cannabis business seeking registration from continuing operation at the same site if
a school, daycare, residential treatment facility and/or an attraction within a public
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park that is regularly used by minors moves within the minimum buffer zone.
D. In the event an applicant seeks registration for a business to be located within a
zoning district which requires a conditional use permit to permit the business, the
City shall deny the application as not compliant with local zoning if the applicant
has not obtained a valid conditional use permit for the use, from the city.
§119.05 Hours of Operation.
Cannabis businesses are limited to retail sale of cannabis, cannabis flower, cannabis
products, lower-potency hemp edibles or hemp-derived consumer products between
the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.
§119.06 Temporary Cannabis Events.
A. License required. A license or permit is required to be issued and approved by the
city prior to holding a Temporary Cannabis Event.
B. Registration and application procedure. A registration fee, as established in the city fee
schedule, shall be charged to applicants for Temporary Cannabis Events.
C. Application submittal and review. The city shall require an application for Temporary
Cannabis Events.
1. An applicant for a retail registration shall fill out an application form, as
provided by the city. The form shall include, but is not limited to:
a. Full name of the property owner and applicant;
b. Address, email address and telephone number of applicant;
c. The address at which the event will be held; and
d. Other information required by the Administrator or designee.
2. The applicant shall include with the form the application fee as required under
Paragraph B and a copy of the OCM cannabis event license application,
submitted pursuant to M.S. § 342.39, subd. 2, as it may be amended from
time to time.
3. The application shall be submitted to the Administrator or designee, for
review. If the Administrator determines that a submitted application is
incomplete, he/she shall return the application to the applicant with the notice
of deficiencies.
4. Once an application is considered complete, the Administrator shall inform the
applicant of such, process the application fees and forward the application to
the city council for approval or denial. The application fee shall be non-
refundable once processed.
5. The application for a license for a Temporary Cannabis Event shall meet
the following standards:
a. Comply with buffer standards applicable to a state-licensed cannabis
business as set forth in Section 119.04 (A) and (B).
b. Security requirements.
(1) A minimum of two licensed peace officers or licensed
security guards per 100 attendees must be present at all
times.
(2) The event area must be equipped with 24/7 video surveillance
covering all entrances, exits, and key areas.
(3) Secure fencing and controlled entry points must be
established to ensure only authorized individuals enter the
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event area.
c. Operational standards.
(1) Noise levels must not exceed the limits set forth in City
Code.
(2) Effective odor control measures must be in place to ensure no
detectable odor extends beyond the event premises.
d. Health and safety standards.
(1) At least one certified medical professional, as defined in this
Chapter, must be present on-site at all times.
(2) Adequate sanitation facilities must be provided, including
restrooms and handwashing stations, as determined by the
city's Building Official.
(3) A comprehensive waste management plan must be
implemented to handle all event-related waste.
e. Inspections. City officials and law enforcement have the right to
inspect the event at any time to ensure compliance with all
regulations.
f. Event Hours. A Temporary Cannabis Event shall only be held
between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.
g. On-Site Consumption Prohibited. On-site consumption shall
not be permitted at a Temporary Cannabis Event within the
city.
h. Location of Events. A Temporary Cannabis Event which
includes cannabis retail may only be held at a location which is
within a zoning district which permits cannabis retail operation
and subject to the provisions of Section 10-604.
§119.07 Civil Penalties.
A. Any state-licensed cannabis retail business that sells to a customer or patient
without valid retail registration shall incur a civil penalty of $2,000 for each violation.
B. Subject to M.S. § 342.22, subd. 5(e), the city may impose a civil penalty of $500 for
the first violation of this chapter, $1,000 for the second violation of this chapter within a
36 month period, and $2,000 for the third and subsequent violations within a 36
month period.
§119.08 Public Use of Cannabis and Lower-Potency Hemp Edibles Prohibited.
It is unlawful for any person to use cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency
hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products as each is defined by state law, in a
public place within the City of Corcoran. For the purposes of this Section, “public place”
shall not include:
A. A private residence, including the curtilage or yard of the same;
B. Private property not generally accessible by the public, unless the person
is explicitly prohibited from consuming cannabis products, lower-potency
hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products on the property by the
owner of the property; or
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C. The premises of an establishment licensed to permit on-site consumption,
provided the use complies with the on-site consumption permitted and
this Chapter. On-site consumption shall not be permitted at Temporary
Cannabis Events within the city.
Any violation of this Section shall be a petty misdemeanor.
§119.09 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Prohibited.
It is unlawful for any person knowingly or intentionally to use or possess drug
paraphernalia as defined in this Chapter.
Section 2: City Code Title X is hereby amended as follows:
§1040.030, Subd. 2 -- Rural Residential District (RR)
Subd. 2. Permitted Uses.
A. Agriculture and Tree Farms.
B. Cannabis, state licensed cultivation business with no retail component
compliant with Corcoran Code Section 119 and 1060.120.
C. Dwelling, Single Family Detached.
D. Parks, playgrounds, trails, other recreational facilities of a non-commercial
nature and directly related buildings and structures.
E. Residential facility in a single family detached dwelling, serving 6 or fewer
individuals and licensed by the State.
F. Seasonal Product Stands.
§1040.090, Subd. 2 – Rural Commercial (CR)
Subd. 2. Permitted Uses.
A. Automobile Retail (tires, batteries, etc. No body work or repair work).
B. Cannabis, retail, compliant with Corcoran Code Section 119.03-04 and
1060.120.
C. Civic Buildings, such as City Hall, libraries, fire stations, etc.
D. Day Care Facilities, Commercial.
E. Offices, medical and professional.
F. Retail goods and service uses of a similar nature.
§1040.100, Subd. 2 – C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial)
Subd. 2. Permitted Uses.
A. Bakery, retail.
B. Banks, savings and loan, credit unions and other financial institutions, with or
without drive-through.
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C. Barbers, Beauty Shops and similar personal service uses.
D. Cannabis, retail, compliant with Corcoran Code Section 119.03-04 and
1060.120.
E. Civic Buildings, such as City Hall, libraries, fire stations, etc.
F. Copy/print shop.
G. Day Care Facilities, Commercial.
H. Dry cleaning and laundry pick-up, incidental pressing and repair without dry
cleaning processing.
I. Offices, medical and professional.
J. Public and Private Clubs and Lodges.
K. Restaurants and cafes (without drive-through).
L. Retail goods and service uses of a similar nature within a fully enclosed
building (without drive-through and not to exceed 50,000 square feet).
M. Taverns.
§1040.110, Subd. 2 – C-2 (Community Commercial)
Subd. 2. Permitted Uses.
A. Bakery, retail.
B. Banks, savings and loan, credit unions and other financial institutions, with or
without drive-through.
C. Barbers, Beauty Shops and similar personal service uses.
D. Cannabis, retail, compliant with Corcoran Code Section 119.03-04 and
1060.120.
E. Civic Buildings, such as City Hall, libraries, fire stations, etc.
F. Day Care Facilities, Commercial.
G. Department Stores.
H. Drug Stores, Variety Stores, etc.
I. Dry cleaning and laundry pick-up, incidental pressing and repair without dry
cleaning processing.
J. Funeral Homes and Mortuaries.
K. Grocery Stores (not to exceed 50,000 square feet).
L. Hardware Stores.
M. Hobby and Craft Stores.
N. Home Furniture and Home Furnishing Stores.
O. Household Appliance Stores.
P. Laundromats.
Q. Liquor – Off-sale/On-sale.
R. Offices, medical and professional.
S. Public and Private Clubs and Lodges.
T. Restaurants and cafes (without drive-through).
U. Retail goods and service uses of a similar nature.
V. Sporting Goods and similar retail sales.
W. Tailoring services, shoe repair and similar services.
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X. Taverns.
§1040.120, Subd. 2 – BP (Business Park)
Subd. 2. Permitted Uses.
A. Banks, savings and loan, credit unions and other financial institutions, with or
without drive-through.
B. Cannabis, state licensed businesses with no retail or outdoor cultivation
component compliant with Corcoran Code Section 119 and 1060.120.
C. Civic buildings, such as City Hall, libraries, fire stations, etc.
D. Commercial printing establishments.
E. Conference centers and reception halls.
F. Essential services and structures.
G. Laboratories/research facilities.
H. Manufacturing or assembly of products that produce no exterior noise, glare,
fumes, obnoxious products, byproducts, or wastes or creates other
objectionable impact on the environment.
I. Offices, medical and professional.
J. Office/Warehouse.
K. Radio and television stations or studios.
L. Technical, vocational, business and college/university satellite
facilities/schools.
M. Warehousing and indoor storage used in conjunction with offices or
manufacturing facilities.
N. Wholesale Showrooms.
§1040.125, Subd. 2 – I-1 (Light Industrial)
Subd. 2. Permitted Uses.
A. Automotive detailing shops.
B. Cannabis, state licensed businesses with no retail or outdoor cultivation
component compliant with Corcoran Code Section 119 and 1060.120.
C. Civic buildings, such as City Hall, libraries, fire stations, etc.
D. Commercial printing establishments.
E. Contractors Operations
F. Equipment rental.
G. Indoor sports and recreation (commercial) provided the structure and use is
located at least one hundred feet (100’) from any residential zoning district.
H. Laboratories/research facilities.
I. Manufacturing or assembly of products that produce no exterior noise, glare,
fumes, obnoxious products, byproducts, or wastes or creates other
objectionable impact on the environment.
J. Lumber yards/building material sales.
K. Offices, medical and professional.
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L. Office/Warehouse.
M. Printing and publishing.
N. Radio and television stations or studios.
O. Recycling facility – indoor.
P. Warehousing/distribution and indoor storage.
Q. Wholesale Showrooms.
§1060.120-- Cannabis Businesses
A. Cannabis and Hemp Business Activities
1. Cannabis retail establishments can only operate between the hours of
10:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.
2. Establishments must implement comprehensive security measures, including
but not limited to:
a. Security cameras covering all areas of the premises, both interior and
exterior.
b. Alarm system monitored 24 hours per day, 7 days per week by a
licensed security company.
c. Secure storage areas for all cannabis products.
d. Outdoor cultivation areas as allowed in the Rural Residential district
must be secured by a privacy fence of at least 6’ tall and 80% opacity.
(1) Fences may not include razor or concertina wire.
3. Adequate ventilation systems must be installed to ensure no odor is
detectable from the exterior of the building or from adjacent properties.
4. Establishments must have a plan for the disposal of cannabis waste
that complies with state regulations and prevents access by
unauthorized individuals.
5. The operation of a cannabis business is prohibited within 1,000 feet of a
school, or 500 feet of a day care, residential treatment facility, or an attraction
within a public park that is regularly used by minors, including a playground
or athletic field.
6. All signage must comply with Corcoran City Code and must not depict
cannabis leaves, use slang terms for cannabis, or appeal to minors.
Section 3: Corcoran Fee Schedule is amended as follows:
- Update with registration fee amounts
Section 4: This ordinance is effective upon adoption and official publication.
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Adopted by the City Council this ____ day of _____________, 2024.
___________________________________
Mayor Tom McKee
___________________________________
Attest: Jay Tobin, City Administrator
8200 County Road 116
Corcoran, MN 55340
Phone: 763-420-2288
Administrative Offices Public Works Offices
9100 County Road 19
Corcoran, MN 55357
Phone: 763-420-2652 Phone: 763-420-8966
Police Department Offices
8200 County Road 116
Corcoran, MN 55340
www.corcoranmn.gov
MEMO
Meeting Date: December 5, 2024
To: Planning Commission
From: Natalie Davis McKeown, Community Development Director
Re: Planning Commission 2024 Annual Report and 2025 Priority Setting
Enclosed is a draft annual report for work completed in 2024. The Planning Commission is
asked to provide direction on the proposed 2025 priorities they would like to forward to the City
Council for their consideration. Staff will incorporate the identified priorities in the 2024 Annual
Report that is expected to be forwarded to City Council at a January meeting (the exact date is
to be determined). Staff asks the Commission to review the report. If commissioners would likes
to make any changes to the draft, please provide feedback to staff. Please feel free to reach out
to staff with any questions.
Attachments:
1. Draft 2024 Planning Commission Annual Report
8200 County Road 116
Corcoran, MN 55340
Phone: 763-420-2288
Administrative Offices Public Works Offices
9100 County Road 19
Corcoran, MN 55357
Phone: 763-420-2652 Phone: 763-420-8966
Police Department Offices
8200 County Road 116
Corcoran, MN 55340
www.corcoranmn.gov
MEMO
Meeting Date: January 9, 2025
To: City Council
From: Planning Commission
Re: Planning Commission 2024 Annual Report and 2025 Priorities
As requested by the City Council, the Planning Commission is to update the Council on
activities of the previous year and priorities for 2025.
The following are some of the activities completed by the Planning Commission in 2024:
2024 Summary of Reviewed Items:
•Preliminary Plat and Variance for “Minks Addition”.
•Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for an accessory structure for Dan and Peggy Lister.
•Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Rezoning, Preliminary Planned Unit Development
(PUD), and Preliminary Plat for Hope Community.
•Interim Use Permit (IUP) for a Conditional Home Occupation License for the
Khacholing Center.
•Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Zoning Ordinance Amendment, Preliminary Plat,
and Variance for Woodland Hills.
•Held multiple discussions, including a joint work session with City Council, on the the
City’s larger Commercial and Industrial Zoning Ordinance Update.
•Rezoning, Preliminary PUD, and Preliminary Plat for Chastek Family Farm.
•CUP for an accessory structure for James Scharber.
•Variance for Red Barn Pet Retreat.
•Preliminary Plat for an Open Space & Preservation Plat, Variance, and CUP for
Heather Meadows 3rd Addition.
•Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Rezoning, Preliminary PUD, and Preliminary Plat
for Fairway Shores Villas.
•Preliminary Plat and Variance for Upward Acres.
•Zoning Ordinance Amendments related to the establishment of the new
Conservation Residential land use category in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan.
•Zoning Ordinance Amendment to update the Shoreland Overlay district to meet state
requirements.
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• Zoning Ordinance Amendments to remove Mini Storage and Self Storage uses
within the City.
• CUP for an accessory structure for Jay Brown.
• Zoning Ordinance Amendments related to the Rural Commercial Subdivision and
Development Rights.
• PUD Amendment for Hope Community/Hope Meadows.
• Site Plan, CUP, and Variance for Domino’s.
• Preliminary Plat and Variance for Slabaugh Addition.
• Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Rezoning, and Preliminary Plat for 3019 Addition.
• Site Plan, CUP, and IUP for Tonka Auto Center.
• Preliminary Plat and Variance for Old Farm Ridge.
• City Code and Zoning Ordinance Amendments related to Cannabis businesses.
Totals:
Comprehensive Plan Amendments: 5
Conditional Use Permits: 6
Interim Use Permits: 2
Preliminary Plats: 10
Rezoning: 4
Site Plans: 2
Variances: 8
Zoning Ordinance Amendments: 7
2024 Priorities
At the end of 2023, the Planning Commission identified a number of goals to achieve
during the 2024 year. The following are some of the goals that were addressed by this
Commission:
• A training session was hold that covered a variety of topics, including:
o The role of and legislation surrounding the Metropolitan Council.
o Break down the City Code and Comprehensive Plan.
o State laws relevant to planning and the Planning Commission.
• Provide support to the City Council in updating Commercial and Industrial standards.
The other two priorities originally identified for 2024 are now a part of the proposed
priorities in 2025.
2025 Priorities
In addition to the Commission's role to review land use applications, the Planning
Commission proposes the following priorities for 2025:
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• Review Landscaping Standards
o How can we preserve a diversity of environmental habitats through these
standards other than requiring planting of trees and shrubs?
o Can we credit projects for preservation of existing trees and habitats.
• Provide support to the City Council in finalizing the Commercial and Industrial
standards.
• Community Farms, Community Gardens, and Agri-businesses
o How can we support and encourage these uses within the Zoning Ordinance?
o Also discussed encouraging the creation of “agrihoods”.
Is this supported through the existing Open Space and Preservation
plat?
Are additional Subdivision Ordinance/Zoning Ordinance changes
needed?
Is this feasible to incorporate within the MUSA?
• Review Home Occupation Ordinance
o Encourage and support businesses that are compatible with residential
neighborhoods.
o Make the ordinance clearer/easier to navigate for residents.
o Where can the current process be improved?
• A Zoning Ordinance Amendment to allow more accessory structures to be approved
administratively to reduce the number of CUPs.
• Consider increasing the public hearing notice radius within the rural area from 500
feet to 1,000 feet.
The Planning Commission appreciates the support of the City Council and requests
feedback on its proposed priorities for 2025.
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Agenda Item 7b.
MEMO
Meeting Date: December 5, 2024
To: Planning Commission
From: Dwight Klingbeil
Re: Planning Project Update
Projects/comments in blue italics are new.
The following is a status summary of active planning projects:
1. Kwik Trip CUP, Lot Line Adjustment, and Site Plan (PID 12-119-23-14-0006; 12-119-
23-14- 0004) (City File 23-006)
Kwik Trip Inc. submitted a Site Plan, Lot Line Adjustment and CUP application for the
two parcels north of Mama G’s in early 2023. A feasibility study was required to
evaluate the infrastructure needs of the project. The feasibility study has been
distributed to the applicant. Staff and the applicant team continue to work through
requirements for the application to move forward. Additional application materials were
submitted to the City for a preliminary plat, final plat, variance, conditional use permit
and site plan. The application is being reviewed for completeness and is not currently
scheduled for any upcoming meetings.
2. Commercial and Industrial Development Standards (Citywide) (City File 23-023)
The purpose of this zoning ordinance amendment is to address and evaluate the
allowed uses and use specific standards within commercial and industrial
developments. The Council adopted a work plan at the November 20, 2023, regular
meeting, and requested the Planning Commission to provide their initial feedback. The
Planning Commission discussed this item at the December 5, 2023, meeting and
expressed their desire Commercial and Industrial Development Standards address a
number of items such as: specific architectural standards, infrastructure investment
incentives, encouragement toward sustainable development practices, proper
transitions of intensities and height, the permitted and conditional uses of each zoning
type, verbiage, and lighting standards.
City Staff prepared a survey for current landowners and lessees to express their
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opinions on items addressed with this update. Staff mailed the online survey invitation
to property owners and tenants whose property is either currently zoned, or guided for
Commercial, Industrial, or Mixed-Use. The comment period for this survey closed on
January 31, 2024.
During the February 8, 2024, City Council meeting, Council directed staff to prioritize
Rural Commercial (CR) and Transitional Rural Commercial (TCR) district updates for
approval by the end of quarter 2. Staff presented feedback from the Planning
Commission and results from the Business Community Survey to the City Council at
the April 25, 2024, regular Council meeting for further direction. The City Council and
Planning Commission discussed the Commercial and Industrial standards during the
May 21, 2024, Joint Work Session.
A survey invitation for feedback on Rural Commercial Subdivisions was posted to the
City’s media pages and mailed out to properties within 500 feet of CR & TCR parcels.
Council discussed the results of this survey during the June 27, 2024, meeting.
A public hearing for an ordinance amendment removing self-storage/mini-storage from
the CR and I-1 districts was held at the July 2, 2024, Planning Commission meeting.
After some discussion, the Planning Commission motioned to recommend approval of
this ordinance amendment. Council approved the zoning ordinance amendment,
removing self-storage/mini-storage from the CR & I-1 districts at the July 25, 2024,
meeting.
A public hearing to clarify the use of development rights for subdivision in the UR, RR,
CR, and TCR districts was held at the August 1, 2024, Planning Commission meeting.
The Planning Commission motioned unanimously to recommend approval of the draft
ordinance. Council approved the Zoning Ordinance Amendment at the August 22,
2024, meeting.
3. Pioneer Trail Industrial Park Final Plat & Final PUD (PID 32-119-23-43-0005, 32-
119-23-43-0006, 32-119-23-43-0013)(City File 23-030).
Contour Development LLC applied for a Final Plat and a Final PUD at 6210 Pioneer
Trail. The application consists of 0 lots and 3 outlots. Council approved this item during
the November 25, 2024, City Council meeting.
4. Tonka Auto CUP (PID 26-119-23-12-0004) (City File 24-008).
Jake Hautman submitted a Site Plan Amendment, a Conditional Use Permit, and an
Interim Use Permit application to allow the operation of an auto repair business, Tonka
Auto, at 20201 County Road 50. The public hearing for this item was held during the
November 7, 2024, Planning Commission meeting. After some discussion, the
Planning Commission recommended approval of this item as presented. Council
approved this item during the November 25, 2024, City Council meeting.
5. Corcoran Industrial Northeast (PID 01-119-23-11-0001) (City File 24-010).
Hemple Real Estate is seeking Council feedback on conceptual light industrial
development at 10585 County Road 101. The plan includes 2 primary industrial
buildings ranging from 200,200 to 342,000 sq ft on a 78.85-acre site. The applicant
received informal feedback from the Council during the March 28, 2024, Council
meeting. An Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) must be completed should
the applicant decide to proceed with this development.
6. Camp Solberg (PID 08-119-23-31-0004) (City File 24-021).
Aaron and Melissa Solberg submitted an application for a preliminary and final plat to
create two single-family residential lots on Outlot B of Weinand Woods located at PID
08-119-23-31-0004. This item is incomplete for city review and is not currently
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scheduled for any upcoming meetings.
7. Kariniemi Orchards Preliminary Plat (PID 11-119-23-11-0012) (City File 24-024).
Nathan Kariniemi submitted an application for a preliminary open space & preservation
plat to allow for the development of 16 single-family lots at 20400 County Road 30. The
applicant has withdrawn this application.
8. Old Farm Ridge (PID 36-119-23-33-0008) (City File 24-034).
Michael Kelly submitted a preliminary plat, final plat, conditional use permit, and
variance application to plat a single lot from Outlot A of Country Season Estates,
located at 6620 County Road 116. The application is complete for City review and is
scheduled for the December 5, 2024, Planning Commission meeting.
9. Arens Norling OS&P Concept Plan (PID 31-119-23-12-0007) (City File 24-037).
Robb Norling submitted a concept plan for an open space and preservation (OS&P)
plat that would consist of 8 single-family lots and 1 outlot at 6700 Pioneer Trail. The
Council provided informal comments to the applicant during the November 25, 2024,
City Council meeting.
10. A+A Tree and Landscape Concept Plan (PID 18-119-23-13-0002) (City File 24-043).
A+A Tree and Landscape LLC has submitted a concept plan for a yard waste
recycling facility on the property surrounding the Public Works building (PID 18-119-
23-13-0002). This application is under review for completeness and is not currently
scheduled for City meetings.
11. Cannabis Regulation Code Amendments (Citywide) (City File 24-044).
The City of Corcoran will hold a public hearing regarding the licensing of cannabis
related businesses during the December 5, 2024, Planning Commission meeting.