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Corcoran Planning Commission Minutes
April 2, 2026 - 7:00 pm
The Corcoran Planning Commission met on April 2, 2026, in Corcoran, Minnesota. Four
Planning Commissioners were present in the Council Chambers. Members of the public were
able to monitor the meeting through the city website.
Present: Commissioners Brummond, Kozicky, Scherber, and Zachman
Absent: Commissioner Hargreaves
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 Zachman, to approve the agenda for the April 2,
2026, Planning Commission Meeting.
Voting Aye: Brummond, Kozicky, Scherber, Zachman
(Motion passed 4:0)
4. Open Forum – Public Comment Opportunity
(None).
5. Minutes
Motion: Made by Kozicky, seconded by Zachman, to approve the minutes for the February 5,
2026, Planning Commission Meeting.
Voting Aye: Brummond, Kozicky, Scherber, Zachman
(Motion passed 4:0)
6. New Business
a. Public Hearing. Site Plan Amendment and Variances for Landscaping at Red Barn Pet
Retreat (City File 24- 007)
i. Staff Report
Planner Lindahl presented the Staff Report.
ii. Commission Discussion & Recommendation
Michael Cannon, 10390 Elm Lane, asked if the owner (of Red Barn Pet Retreat) gave a reason
why the landscape plan was not followed.
Planner Lindahl said the applicant provided a narrative that’s in the Staff Report.
Commissioner Kozicky asked if rocks would be acceptable landscaping due to the nature of the
business on the property.
Commissioner Zachman asked if there were practical difficulties established for the variances.
Planner Lindahl said the Commission needs to find the request is reasonable, unique, and won’t
alter the essential character of the neighborhood where the property is located.
Commissioner Zachman and Scherber agreed that not all the requirements were met to grant
the variances.
Motion: Made by Brummond, seconded by Kozicky, to deny the Site Plan Amendment and
Variances for Landscaping at Red Barn Pet Retreat (City File 24- 007).
Voting Aye: Brummond, Kozicky, Scherber, Zachman
(Motion passed 4:0)
b. Public Hearing. Ulfers Garage CUP
i. Staff Report
Planner Klingbeil presented the Staff Report.
ii. Public Hearing
Joseph Lackner, 22075 Oakdale Drive, addressed the commission to consider a different
location for the garage.
Motion: Made by Brummond, seconded by Zachman, to close the Public Hearing.
Voting Aye: Brummond, Kozicky, Scherber, Zachman
(Motion passed 4:0)
iii. Commission Discussion & Recommendation
John Ulfers, Applicant, said he could make adjustments to the location of the garage.
Commissioner Kozicky suggested additional screening on the property.
Chair Brummond said it could be considered during the motion made for the agenda item.
Commissioner Scherber asked about the restrictions in placement of the garage.
John Ulfers, Applicant, said there were elevation differences and would require the need for
driveway adjustments.
Chair Brummond said the only deviation from city code was sidewall height and for the
commission to keep that in mind when deciding on the item.
There was general discussion regarding recommending additional screening requirements.
Motion: Made by Zachman, seconded by Brummond, to recommend approval of the Ulfers
Garage CUP with the addition of coniferous landscaping to the South and East of the garage.
Voting Aye: Brummond, Kozicky, Scherber, Zachman
(Motion passed 4:0)
c. Public Hearing. Wiseman Garage CUP
i. Staff Report
Planner Klingbeil presented the Staff Report.
ii. Public Hearing
Motion: Made by Brummond, seconded by Zachman, to close the Public Hearing.
Voting Aye: Brummond, Kozicky, Scherber, Zachman
(Motion passed 4:0)
iii. Commission Discussion & Recommendation
Daniel Tousignant, Allan Dorney Construction, said he was available for questions on behalf of
the applicant.
Chair Brummond asked about the grading difference between the plans versus city
recommendation.
Planner Klingbeil described the city’s stance on grading standards.
Daniel Tousignant, Allan Dorney Construction, explained that was what the surveyor decided to
display on the survey.
Motion: Made by Brummond, seconded by Scherber, to recommend approval of the Wiseman
Garage CUP.
Voting Aye: Brummond, Kozicky, Scherber, Zachman
(Motion passed 4:0)
d. Public Hearing. Lindberg ADU CUP
i. Staff Report
Planner Klingbeil presented the Staff Report.
ii. Public Hearing
Motion: Made by Brummond, seconded by Kozicky, to close the Public Hearing.
Voting Aye: Brummond, Kozicky, Scherber, Zachman
(Motion passed 4:0)
iii. Commission Discussion & Recommendation
Commissioner Kozicky asked whether the ADU could be rented.
Chair Brummond said it would be allowed if the property obtained a rental license.
Motion: Made by Zachman, seconded by Kozicky, to recommend approval of the Lindberg ADU
CUP.
Voting Aye: Brummond, Kozicky, Scherber, Zachman
(Motion passed 4:0)
e. Public Hearing. Kariniemi Orchards Preliminary Plat
i. Staff Report
Planner Klingbeil presented the Staff Report.
ii. Public Hearing
Gary Ohrt, 2060 County Road 30, said the engineering report had thirty-three notes on drainage
issues. He requested these items be fixed as to not cause drainage issues on his property from
the project. He also asked if the proposed trail would impact his property using eminent domain.
Motion: Made by Brummond, seconded by Scherber, to close the Public Hearing.
Voting Aye: Brummond, Kozicky, Scherber, Zachman
(Motion passed 4:0)
iii. Commission Discussion & Recommendation
Community Development Director Davis McKeown said eminent domain was not a priority in
trail development in the city.
Nate Kariniemi, Applicant, asked the commission if he could receive an easement for the
proposed trail.
Chair Brummond said the applicant could raise concern over an easement to the City Council.
Planner Klingbeil said the thirty-three grading and stormwater conditions would need to be met
prior to the preliminary plat being approved.
Motion: Made by Kozicky, seconded by Zachman, to recommend approval of the Kariniemi
Orchards Preliminary Plat
Voting Aye: Brummond, Kozicky, Scherber, Zachman
(Motion passed 4:0)
7. Reports/Information
a. Planning Project Update – Information Only
8. Adjournment
Motion: Made by Brummond, seconded by Kozicky, to adjourn the April 2, 2026,
Planning Commission meeting.
Voting Aye: Brummond, Kozicky, Scherber, Zachman
(Motion passed 4:0)
The meeting adjourned at 8:42 PM
Submitted by Seth Gellman, Community Development Administrative Assistant