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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-08-03 Planning Commission Minutes CITY OF CORCORAN Corcoran Planning Commission Minutes August 3, 2023 - 7:00 pm The Corcoran Planning Commission met on August 3, 2023, in Corcoran, Minnesota. Four Planning Commissioners were present in the Council Chambers. Members of the public were able to participate in- person as well as through electronic means using the audio and video conferencing platform Zoom. Present: Commissioners Lanterman, Brummond, Horn, and Lind. Also present: Planner Davis McKeown, Planning Technician Klingbeil, and Council Liaison Vehrenkamp. Absent: Commissioner Van Den Einde. 1. Call to Order / Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Agenda Approval Motion made by Brummond, seconded by Horn, to approve the agenda for the August 3, 2023, Planning Commission Meeting. Voting Aye: Lanterman, Brummond, Horn, and Lind. (Motion passed 4:0). 4. Open Forum (none) 5. Minutes Motion made by Brummond, seconded by Lind, to approve the July 6, 2023, Planning Commission Minutes. Voting Aye: Lanterman, Brummond, Horn, and Lind. (Motion passed 4:0) 6. New Business – Public Comment Opportunity a. Continue Public Hearing to September 7, 2023. Red Barn Pet Retreat. (City File No. 23-008) Motion made by Lanterman, seconded by Brummond, to continue the Public Hearing for Red Barn Pet Retreat to the September 7, 2023, Planning Commission Meeting. Voting aye: Lanterman, Brummond, Horn, and Lind. (Motion passed 4:0) b. Public Hearing. Bennett Garage CUP (City File No. 23-014) i. Staff Report – Staff Report was presented by Planner Davis McKeown. ii. Public Hearing Motion made by Horn, seconded by Lanterman, to close the Public Hearing. Voting aye: Lanterman, Brummond, Horn, and Lind. (Motion passed 4:0) iii. Commission Discussion & Recommendation – Commission discussion included a question on the reasoning for an 18-inch minimum overhang on accessory structures; and clarification that there were not any Homeowners Association covenants for this property. Motion made by Lanterman, seconded by Brummond, to recommend approval of the resolution for a Conditional Use Permit for a detached structure for Lee Bennett at 10208 Hage Drive. Voting aye: Lanterman, Brummond, Horn, and Lind. (Motion passed 4:0) c. Public Hearing. Corcoran Storage II Rezoning, Conditional Use Permit, Site Plan, and Variance (City File No. 23-016) i. Staff Report – Staff Report was presented by Planner Lindahl ii. Open Public Hearing 1. Scott Dalke, project engineer, discussed the reason for using temporary buffer easement, the future land use of the surrounding area, the viability of the development, and whether the buffer ordinance requires buffers on the subject property. 2. Craig Scherber, 305 Lakeview Ave, Tonka Bay, spoke about the clientele of the storage facility, efforts to prevent businesses from operating within the facility, the intent of the buffer ordinance, and the practicality of screening the storage facility from the solar array to the north. iii. Close Hearing Motion made by Brummond, seconded by Lanterman, to close the Public Hearing. Voting Aye: Lanterman, Brummond, Horn, and Lind. (Motion passed 4:0) iv. Commission Discussion & Recommendation – Commission discussion included a summary of the history of the Metropolitan Urban Service Area designation for this area and projected service availability for this property; clarification that neighboring properties in Greenfield and Medina were notified of the public hearing; concerns of possible spot zoning; responsibility of buffer yard falling on the site with more intensive use; responsibility of buffer maintenance on an offsite buffer yard; whether the variance request was economically driven; buffer requirements for parcels bordering other cities; approving this type of development ahead of municipal service availability; the need for buffers along the east and west property lines; being flexible with the buffer along Highway 55; the grading difference compared to the farm to the north; the intent of the buffer-yard ordinance and efforts to address a lack of transition between developments; vacating a permanent easement in the future; not requiring the buffer ordinance if surrounding properties were also zoned Light Industrial; needing more details on trees, security measures, and lighting; and lap-siding being an acceptable building material. Motion made by Lanterman, seconded by Brummond, to recommend denial of the draft resolution approving the request for the rezoning, the conditional use permit, the variance from the buffer yard standards, and the variance from the setback requirements for the property located at 23730 State Highway 55. Voting aye: Lanterman, Brummond, Horn, and Lind. (Motion passed 4:0) 7. Reports/Information a. Other Business – Adults Use Cannabis Discussion – Commission discussion included the City Attorney’s recommendation against a 2500 foot buffer; the state statutes of the 2023 legislation; comparing City Attorney’s recommendation to current legislation; increasing the recommended buffer around licensed daycares; adding a buffer around drug treatment centers; clarification that the buffer is for sales and not utilization; recommendations from the League of Minnesota Cities; establishing a ratio based on population density; type of sales made in different commercial districts (difference in use of the three commercial districts); government interference; spreading versus consolidation of sales; fees and taxes for licenses and sales; cost of licensing to the City; availability of cannabis products in stores; similar regulations to tobacco products; limiting the number of licenses per district or a limit for the entire city; number of eligible parcels within the C-1 district; and clarification of non-use in public spaces. b. Planning Project Update* - (None) c. City Council Report* – City Council Report included a question about the status and potential use of the Corcoran Meat Locker site and a question about the Northeast Hackamore/116 Concept Plan. 8. Commissioner Liaison Calendar City Council Meetings 8/10/2023 8/24/2023 9/14/2023 9/28/2023 10/12/2023 10/26/2023 Horn Lind Lanterman Van Den Einde Brummond Horn 9. Adjournment Motion made by Lanterman, seconded by Horn, to adjourn the August 3, 2023, Planning Commission meeting. (Motion passed 5:0) The meeting adjourned at 8:22 pm.