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Corcoran Planning Commission Minutes
November 6, 2025 – 7:00pm
The Corcoran Planning Commission met on November 6, 2025, in Corcoran, Minnesota. 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 Granicus
on the city website.
Present: Commissioners Brummond, Hargreaves, Lind, Kozicky, and Zachman were present at
the start of the meeting.
Also present: Community Development Director Davis McKeown Planner Klingbeil, and Planner
Lindahl.
1. Call to Order / Roll Call
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Agenda Approval
Motion made by Brummond, seconded by Kozicky, to approve the agenda for the November 6,
2025, Planning Commission Meeting.
Voting Aye: Brummond, Hargreaves, Kozicky, Lind, and Zachman
(Motion passed 5:0).
4. Open Forum – Public Comment Opportunity
(None).
5. Minutes
Motion made by Lind, seconded by Brummond, to approve the minutes for the October 2nd,
2025, Planning Commission Meeting, as amended.
Voting Aye: Brummond, Hargreaves, Kozicky, Lind, and Zachman
(Motion passed 5:0).
6. New Business
a. All-Seasons American Service Animals Site Plan, Interim Use Permit, and
Conditional Use Permit.
i. Staff Report
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Planner Klingbeil presented the Staff Report.
ii. Open Public Hearing
iii. Close Public Hearing
Motion made by Brummond, seconded by Hargreaves, to close the public hearing.
Voting Aye: Brummond, Hargreaves, Kozicky, Lind, and Zachman
(Motion passed 5:0).
iv. Commission Discussion & Recommendation
Maureen Clipperton, Applicant, addressed the Commission regarding the application. She
explained why the Interim Use Permit and Conditional Use Permit were needed.
Commissioner Lind clarified reasoning for the sidewall height and agreed that parking should be
reduced on the property.
Chair Brummond asked about the sunset clause and if there were two separate clauses for the
Interim Use Permit and Conditional Use Permit.
Planner Klingbeil said there were two sunset clauses and that they overlap with the reduced
parking and the additional parking has a sunset clause for if there was a need for more parking
in the future. He said if one expired both would expire.
Chair Brummond said that sidewall height should be reviewed by Council and to make it easier
for residents. She asked the applicant about the fenced area.
Maureen Clipperton, Applicant, said that they need to be on leash when outside. Off leash
activities are typically indoors.
There was some general discussion about what motion to make and clarification that there was
an existing fence that would satisfy the fence requirement.
Commissioner Kozicky asked about the commercial kennel portion of the business on the
property.
Motion made by Brummond, seconded by Lind, to recommend approval of All-Seasons
American Service Animals Site Plan, Interim Use Permit, and Conditional Use Permit with
language clarifying the fence requirement was satisfied with existing fencing on the property.
Voting Aye: Brummond, Hargreaves, Kozicky, Lind, and Zachman
(Motion passed 5:0)
b. Phil's Quality Automotive Site Plan, Conditional Use Permit, and Variance
i. Staff Report
Planner Lindahl presented the Staff Report.
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ii. Open Public Hearing
(None).
iii. Close Public Hearing
Motion made by Brummond, (no second), to close the public hearing.
Voting Aye: Brummond, Hargreaves, Kozicky, Lind, and Zachman
(Motion passed 5:0).
iv. Commission Discussion & Recommendation
David Rasmussen, Applicant, explained they are working to get the property into compliance.
He had some questions regarding parking.
Planner Lindahl said that the dealer lot could be moved but would have to be paved. She said
there is some flexibility within the resolution.
Chair Brummond asked about the two access points and if one access point could be closed.
David Rasmussen, Applicant, said he was open to making that change.
Planner Lindahl had concerns about closing an access point for public safety reasons. She said
there would need to be more review.
David Rasmussen asked if they could use signage to indicate it was not a public entry and not
tar the entry.
Motion made by Lind, seconded by Hargreaves, to recommend approval of the draft resolution
for Phil's Quality Automotive Site Plan, Conditional Use Permit, and Variance.
Voting Aye: Brummond, Hargreaves, Kozicky, Lind, and Zachman
(Motion passed 5:0).
b. Schmid’s Hidden Valley 3rd Addition Preliminary Plat & Subdivision Ordinance Amendment
i. Staff Report
Planner Klingbeil presented the Staff Report.
ii. Open Public Hearing
(None).
iii. Close Public Hearing
Motion made by Brummond, seconded by Kozicky, to close the public hearing.
Voting Aye: Brummond, Hargreaves, Kozicky, Lind, and Zachman
(Motion passed 5:0).
iv. Commission Discussion & Recommendation
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Michael Ball, Applicant, explained the need for the application. He asked that the public road
requirement be changed to a private road requirement.
Commissioner Kozicky had multiple concerns regarding the public road and how it will fit within
the site plan.
Commissioner Hargreaves asked who could connect to the public road in the future.
Community Development Director Davis McKeown said that the engineering team does not
want additional driveways on Oakdale Drive due to safety concerns which would necessitate
internal drives.
Commissioner Kozicky asked if there would be turn lanes.
Community Development Director Davis McKeown said there were no planned future turn
lanes.
Planner Klingbeil said the alignment of the road could shift from what was shown on the exhibit.
Commissioner Zachman asked if the road would impact wetlands.
Community Development Director Davis McKeown confirmed the road could impact wetlands.
Commissioner Kozicky asked if a private road could be built and an escrow could be taken for a
future public road.
Community Development Director Davis McKeown said that was not a possibility and that
subdivision infrastructure costs like a public road are borne by the subdivider developer.
Commissioner Lind asked how a property owner or prospective property owner could do their
due diligence to be aware of the need for possible future roads.
Community Development Director Davis McKeown said the city makes it clear when applicants
and owners contact the city.
Chair Brummond said the roads were necessary with growth and development so as not to rely
on established major roadways.
Commissioner Lind asked if the public road could be a phased investment.
Community Development Director Davis McKeown said the road would be needed to serve the
lots that would be subdivided. She said the applicant could make cost saving adjustments to the
road that would still meet city standards.
Commissioner Hargreaves asked if the roads needed to be connected,
Community Development Director Davis McKeown explained the roads would need to be
connected.
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Motion made by Brummond, seconded by Zachman, to recommend approval of the two draft
resolutions for Schmid’s Hidden Valley 3rd Addition Preliminary Plat & Subdivision Ordinance
Amendment.
Voting Aye: Brummond, Hargreaves, Kozicky, Lind, and Zachman
(Motion passed 5:0).
d. Brandsted Garage Conditional Use Permit
i. Staff Report
Planner Klingbeil presented the Staff Report.
ii. Open Public Hearing
(None).
iii. Close Public Hearing
Motion made by Hargreaves, seconded by Lind, to close the public hearing.
Voting Aye: Brummond, Hargreaves, Kozicky, Lind, and Zachman
(Motion passed 5:0).
iv. Commission Discussion & Recommendation
Josh Brandsted, Applicant, said he was open to answering questions by the Commission.
Chair Brummond asked the applicant to identify the location of the structure.
Motion made by Lind, seconded by Kozicky, to recommend approval of the Brandsted Garage
Conditional Use Permit.
Voting Aye: Brummond, Hargreaves, Kozicky, Lind, and Zachman
(Motion passed 5:0).
7. Reports/Information
a. City Council Report
(None).
b. Planning Project Update
Commissioner Brummond asked about the hours of operation requirement for M&J Creekside
and her concerns about limiting hours of operation for businesses.
8. Adjournment
Motion made by Brummond, seconded by Kozicky, to adjourn.
Voting Aye: Brummond, Hargreaves, Kozicky, Lind, and Zachman
(Motion passed 5:0).
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The meeting adjourned at 9:09 PM.
Submitted by Seth Gellman, Community Development Administrative Assistant