Item 2.1 Draft Planning minutes 03-02-26OTSEGO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
OTSEGO PRAIRIE CENTER
March 2, 2026
7:00 PM
Call to Order:
Chair Alan Offerman called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Roll Call: Chair Alan Offerman, Vice Chair Aaron Stritesky, Commissioners, Charles Foster, Tracy
Kincanon, Jill Metzger, Laurie Jones, and Vern Heidner.
Also Present: Councilmember Dunlap, Councilmember Lund (*) and Mayor Stockamp (*)
Staff: City Planner Daniel Licht and Deputy Clerk Katie Kalland
(*) attending via zoom
1.Announcements
No announcements.
2.Consider the Following Minutes
2.1 February 17, 2026, Planning Commission Meeting
Commissioner Metzger motioned to approve February 17, 2026, minutes as written.
Commissioner seconded Kincanon. All in favor. Motion carried 7-0.
3.Annual Business: Election of the 2026 Planning Commission Chair and Vice Chair
Commissioner Heidner nominated Commissioner Offerman as Chair and Commissioner
Stritesky as Vice Chair. Seconded by Commissioner Kincanon. All in favor. Motion carried 7-0.
4.Public Hearing Items
4.1 Meadow Haven Preliminary Plat
City Planner Licht gave the planning report.
Bryan Tucker, Summergate Development, 17305 Cedar Avenue #200, Lakeville, was present
and agreed with the planning report. Mr. Tucker is hopeful of starting this spring.
Chair Offerman opened the public hearing at 7:13 p.m.
Randy Barthel, 6597 McAllister Avenue, voiced concern with pollution run-off, drainage issues,
and loss of trees.
Joe Barthel, 6596 McAllister Avenue, asked when the trail will be completed. Mr. Barthel asked
about the upcoming water treatment project, and screening of the development from view of
surrounding rural homes.
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Scott Evans, 12432 65th Street NE, asked about the trees on the west side of development and
voiced concern for drainage issues.
Chair Offerman closed the public hearing at 7:19 p.m.
City Planner Licht stated the City Engineer will review the drainage concerns to comply with City
standards.
Mr. Licht stated the developer is interested in keeping the trees in the area and a trail is
intended to be adjacent to the project.
Mr. Licht explained the planned improvement of McAllister Avenue and stated that the City
would monitor the need for increased maintenance of the remaining gravel portion and timing
for future improvements.
Vice Chair Stritesky motioned to recommend approval of a Zoning Map amendment rezoning
the subject property to R-5 District; a Planned Unit Development-Conditional Use Permit; and
preliminary plat of Meadow Haven, subject to the 15 conditions listed on the planning report
dated February 23, 2026. Seconded by Commissioner Jones. All in favor. Motion carried 7-0.
5.Updates
5.1 Updates on City Council actions
Councilmember Dunlap updated the Planning Commission on recent City Council actions.
5.2 Updates on future Planning Commission Items
City Planner Licht updated the Planning Commission on upcoming planning items.
6.Adjourn
Vice Chair Stritesky motioned to adjourn. Seconded by Commissioner Foster. All in favor.
Motion carried 7-0.
Adjourned at 7:32 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by Katie Kalland, Deputy Clerk