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Corcoran Planning Commission Minutes
August 6, 2020 - 7:00 pm
The Corcoran Planning Commission met on August 6, 2020 at City Hall in Corcoran, Minnesota.
Present via telephonic or other electronic means were: Chair Jacobs, Commissioner Wu,
Commissioner Dickman, Commissioner Shoulak, and Commissioner Vehrenkamp.
Also present via telephonic or other electronic means were: City Planner Lindahl and Council Liaison
Schultz. Code Compliance Official Pritchard was present at City Hall.
1. Call to Order / Roll Call
Chair Jacobs called the meeting to order at 7:01 pm.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Agenda Approval
Motion made by Vehrenkamp seconded by Wu to approve the agenda as presented.
Voting Aye: Jacobs, Wu, Dickman, Shoulak, and Vehrenkamp. (Motion carried 5:0)
4. Open Forum — None
5. Minutes
a. Minutes — July 2, 2020
Motion made by Shoulak seconded by Vehrenkamp to approve the minutes as presented.
Voting Aye: Jacobs, Wu, Dickman, Shoulak, and Vehrenkamp. (Motion carried 5:0)
6. New Business -
a. Public Hearing. Request for Site Plan, Conditional Use Permit and Variance for Nelson
International on the property located at 10409 County Road No. 101 (PID 01-119-23-41-
0001) (city file no. 20-022)
i. Staff Report — Planner Lindahl presented her staff report.
ii. Open Public Hearing — Chair Jacobs opened the public hearing.
Dennis and Jan Stieg submitted a public comment letter prior to the meeting which
was included in the agenda packet.
Ryan Nelson, applicant, stated he was available for questions and shared his
concerns with the 32' driveway width maximum as well as building material pros and
cons as well as costs for tip -up construction (additional $600,000) and EIFS
(additional $200,000) vs. the proposed materials.
iii. Close Hearing
Motion made by Wu seconded by Vehrenkamp to close the public hearing.
Voting Aye: Jacobs, Wu, Dickman, Shoulak, and Vehrenkamp. (Motion carried 5:0)
iv. Commission Discussion & Recommendation — The Commission discussed the
conditions and that significant changes would be required and there were a number
of uncertainties. The Commission discussed traffic, lighting and screening,
flammable/fuel storage, landscaping, the private well, noise and hours of operation.
The applicant stated: the newer trucks are much quieter, and mufflers are used on
air tools. He said minimal fuel is not stored on site and new and used oil is in
approved storage tanks. Hours of operation are 7am-midnight, Monday -Friday and
7am-5pm on Saturday, closed Sundays. The applicant describer traffic flow and
headlight shine as well as the parking lot, service, and display layout.
Staff clarified the private road vs. public street and ROW as well as the required turn
lane project. At the request of the Commission, staff also clarified the 60-120-day
review requirement and process if the application was tabled. The Commission
discussed conditions and if the application was complete for review.
Motion made by Dickman seconded by Wu to table the application due to a lack of
information until September 3, 2020.
Voting Aye: Wu, Dickman, Shoulak, and Vehrenkamp. Voting Nay: Jacobs (Motion
carried 4:1)
Chair Jacobs called a recess at 8:50pm. The meeting reconvened at 8:55pm.
Public Hearing. Request for Conditional Use Permit to exceed the Maximum square
footage for accessory buildings on property at 21925 Oakdale Drive (PID 04-119-23-34-
0006) (city file no. 20-025)
i. Staff Report — Planner Lindahl presented her staff report.
ii. Open Public Hearing — Chair Jacobs opened the public hearing.
Sergei Krasnopivtsev, 21985 Oakdale Dr., stated he is building a home on the
adjacent parcel and had concerns regarding fencing for horses.
iii. Close Hearing
Motion made by Shoulak seconded by Dickman to close the public hearing.
Voting Aye: Jacobs, Wu, Dickman, Shoulak, and Vehrenkamp. (Motion carried 5:0)
iv. Commission Discussion & Recommendation — Staff clarified that fencing is required
per the City's Animal Ordinance.
Greg Ebert, Contractor (Ebert Construction), said there will be a pasture and fencing
plan, the proposed shed will be used for an exercise pen and storage. He stated that
a stable already exists on site and that all horses would be privately owned.
The Commission discussed that there is no limit to the number of buildings a
property can have and that with 10acres or more there is not specific limit to square
footage. The Commission discussed the building wall and overall height. The
contractor said the extra height is required for horse jumping, a 14-foot door for
equipment/vehicles and storage, and for insulation and lighting. The Commission
also discussed materials and screening/landscaping.
Motion made by Vehrenkamp seconded by Jacobs to recommend approval of the
resolution as presented.
Voting Aye: Jacobs, Wu, Dickman, Shoulak, and Vehrenkamp. (Motion carried 5:0)
7. Reports/Information
a. Planning Project Update — Information only.
b. City Council Report — Council Liaison Schultz updated the Commission on Council activities.
c. Other Business — The Commission discussed tree preservation ordinance, conservation
easements and policies.
8. Commissioner Liaison Calendar
City Council Meetings
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8/27/20
9/10/20
9/24/20
10/08/20
10/22/20
Dickman
Jacobs
Shoulak
Vehrenkamp
Wu
Shoulak
9. Adjournment
Motion made by Wu seconded by Vehrenkamp to adjourn.
Voting Aye: Jacobs, Wu, Dickman, Shoulak, and Vehrenkamp. (Motion carried 5:0)
Meeting adjourned at 9:56pm.
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Submitted by Mike Pritchard
Code Compliance Official