RES 2026-29 Adopting Findings of Fact and Approving a Conditional Use Permit for Well House #3 - Water Treatment PlantCITY OF OTSEGO
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO: 2026-29
ADOPTING FINDINGS OF FACT AND APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR
WELL HOUSE #3 — WATER TREATMENT PLANT.
WHEREAS, the City of Otsego ("Developer") is proposing development of City owned property as a water utility facility; and
WHEREAS, the legal description of the subject property ("Property") is attached as Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, the Property is within the West Sewer District and guided for future Industrial land uses by the 2023
Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the subject property is zoned 1-2, General Industrial District; and
WHEREAS, the City is proposing amendment of the Zoning Map to designate the property as INS, Institutional District; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Zoning Map amendments is processed in accordance with the provisions of Section 11-3-2 of the
Zoning Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the City is proposing a Conditional Use Permit related to improvement and use of the Property for City utility
purposes; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Conditional Use Permit is processed in accordance with the provisions of Section 11-4-2 of the Zoning
Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the City Council must take into consideration the possible effects of the Zoning Ordinance amendment and
Conditional Use Permit with their judgment based upon (but not limited to) the criteria outlined in Section 11-3-2.F and
11-4-2.F of the Zoning Ordinance, respectively:
1. The proposed action's consistency with the specific policies and provisions of the Otsego Comprehensive Plan.
Finding: The 2023 Comprehensive Plan establish that costs incurred for the provision of City services shall be
financed by those who receive such service. This is implemented by reducing the risk of payment for the provision
of the utility systems by non -users through utility phasing, identification of potential water revenue sources,
establishment of realistic growth expectations, and adoption of a Capital Improvement Plan. The improvement of
Well House #3 — Water Treatment Plant is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, Water System Master Plan and
Capital Improvement Plan.
2. The proposed use's compatibility with present and future land uses of the area.
Finding: The subject property is guided for industrial use. There is an undeveloped industrial lot to the north and
undeveloped parcel guided for Office uses to the east of the subject site. Kaleidoscope Charter School is located
west of the subject property across Kalland Avenue, which has an underlying guidance for industrial use. The
Kittredge Crossings subdivision is located to the south of the subject site and is separated by increased setback and
proposed/existing stormwater basins and wetlands. The proposed. The proposed Well House #3 — Water
Treatment Plant will not affect surrounding properties.
The proposed use's conformity with all performance standards contained within the Zoning Ordinance and other
provisions of the City Code.
Finding: The proposed municipal well will comply with the applicable requirements of the Zoning Ordinance and
City Code.
4. Traffic generation of the proposed use in relation to capabilities of streets serving the property.
Finding: The proposed use will not generate any traffic beyond service trips by Utilities Department staff, which is
within the capacity of Kalland Avenue as a local industrial street.
5. The proposed use can be accommodated by existing public services and facilities and will not overburden the
City's service capacity.
Finding: The City has planned for development of the Well House #3 — Water Treatment Plant to provide service
capacity in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan, Water System Master Plan, and Capital Improvement Plan.
WHEREAS, the Planning Report dated 1 April 2026 prepared by the City Planner, The Planning Company LLC, is
incorporated herein.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing at their regular meeting on 6 April 2026 to consider the
application, preceded by published and mailed notice; based upon review of the application and evidence received, the
public hearing was closed and the Planning Commission recommended by a 6-0 vote that the City Council approve the
request based on the aforementioned findings.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OTSEGO, MINNESOTA THAT the findings of fact
outlined herein are adopted and the applications for Planned Unit Development —Conditional Use Permit and preliminary plat
are approved based upon the foregoing information and applicable ordinances, subject to the following conditions:
Once approved, no changes, modifications or alterations shall be made to any plan detail, standard, or
specifications for Well House #3 — Water Treatment Plant without prior submission of a plan modification request
to the Zoning Administrator for review and approval.
2. The design and construction specifications for access and off-street parking areas shall be subject to review and
approval of the City Engineer.
3. All exterior lighting shall be subject to review and approval of the Zoning Administrator.
4. Any exterior storage of waste containers shall comply with requirements of Section 11-18-4.0 of the Zoning
Ordinance, subject to review and approval of the Zoning Administrator.
5. All stormwater management issues shall be subject to review and approval of the City Engineer.
6. All utility plans shall be subject to review and approval of the City Engineer.
(Remainder of page blank signatures follow)
ADOPTED by the Otsego City Council this 13th day of April, 2026.
MOTION BY: Dunlap
SECONDED BY: Goede
INFAVOR: Stockamp, Dunlap, Goede, Lund, and Tanner
OPPOSED: none
CITY OF OTSEGO
Jessica L. Stockamp, Mayo
ATTEST:
Audra Etze , City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
Lot 1, Block 2, Dara Glen, Wright County, Minnesota