RES 2026-37 Adopting Findings of Fact and Approving a Final Plat and PUD Development Stage Plan for Great River Centre of Otsego Eighth AdditionCITY OF OTSEGO
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO: 2026-37
ADOPTING FINDINGS OF FACT AND APPROVING A FINAL PLAT AND PUD DEVELOPMENT STAGE PLAN FOR
GREAT RIVER CENTRE OF OTSEGO EIGHTH ADDITION.
WHEREAS, Foss Swim School, LLC ("Developer") has submitted application for a final plat and Planned Unit Development Stage
Plan for Great River Centre of Otsego of Otsego Eighth Addition; and
WHEREAS, the legal description of the subject property ("Property") is attached as Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, the Property is within the East Sewer District and guided for future Commercial land uses by the 2023
Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the subject property is zoned PUD, Planned Unit Development District; the PUD District provides for those uses
as allowed within the 131, Retail Business District.
WHEREAS, the application for final plat approval is processed in accordance with the provisions of Section 10-5-3 of the
Subdivision Ordinance;
WHEREAS, an application for PUD Development Stage Plan approval is processed in accordance with the provisions of Section
11-36-4 of the Zoning Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the City Council must take into consideration the possible effects of the PUD Development Stage Plan with
their judgment based upon (but not limited to) the criteria outlined in Section 11-3-2.F of the Zoning Ordinance:
The proposed action's consistency with the specific policies and provisions of the Otsego Comprehensive Plan.
Finding: The 2023 Comprehensive Plan guides the subject property within the Great River Centre of Otsego for
commercial land use as part of the City's primary retail, service, and office area within the community. The platting
of the subject to allow for development of the proposed swim school allows for a commercial indoor recreation
business that will serve Otsego and the surrounding region. The proposed use is consistent with the types of
businesses planned for the area by the 2023 Comprehensive Plan.
The proposed use's compatibility with present and future land uses of the area.
Finding: The area within Great River Center bounded by 87th Street/Quaday Avenue/85th Street/Parrish Avenue
(CSAH 42) is designated as a Village Center, where development is to utilize elements of traditional neighborhood
design in both site planning and architecture. When Good Day Car Wash was constructed, the application review
noted that development of OUtlotA, Great River Centre of Otsego would be required to develop in accordance with
the Village Center elements of the Great River Centre of Otsego PUD Design Guidelines. The indoor commercial
recreation use and future retail building is more consistent with the community service type businesses anticipated
for this area of the Great River Centre and will be compatible with the day care and apartment uses directly
adjacent to the subject property.
3. The proposed use's conformity with all performance standards contained within the Zoning Ordinance and other
provisions of the City Code.
Finding: The proposed use will comply with all requirements of the Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance, and
Engineering Manual.
4. Traffic generation of the proposed use in relation to capabilities of streets serving the property.
Finding: The Great River Centre of Otsego development is accessed via Parrish Avenue (CSAH 42), which is
designated as minor arterial roadways with capacity to accommodate local and regional traffic.
5. The proposed use can be accommodated by existing public services and facilities and will not overburden the
City's service capacity.
Finding: The subject site is within the East Sewer District established by the Comprehensive Plan where the City
has planned for delivery of services for urban development. The proposed use will not overburden the City's
capacity.
WHEREAS, the Planning Report dated 31 March 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 final plat and PUD Development Stage Plan are approved based upon
the foregoing information and applicable ordinances, subject to the following conditions:
Approval of the preliminary plat shall not guarantee access to sanitary sewer service. The City shall only allocate
sanitary sewer capacity to approved final plats with signed development contracts to assure the City of timely
development.
Right-of-way dedication and access to 85th Street and Parson Avenue shall be subject to review and approval of
the City Engineer.
4. Lot 1, Block 1 shall comply with the following setback requirements:
85th St.
Parson Ave.
North
Parking
ROW
Interior
30ft.
20ft.
10ft.
15ft.
5ft.
5. All utility issues shall be subject to review and approval of the City Engineer,
6. The developer shall pay Utility Availability Charges for the proposed lot at the time of final plat approval in
accordance with Title 8, Chapter 1 of the City Code.
7. The developer shall pay Utility Connection Fees for construction of proposed principal uses at the time a building
permit is issued, in accordance with Title 8, Chapter 1 of the City Code.
8. All grading, drainage, erosion control and stormwater management issues shall be subject to review and
approval of the City Engineer.
9. All easements shall be subject to review and approval of the City Engineer.
10. Development of Lot 1, Block 1 shall require application for site and building plan review, or other zoning
applications as may be required by Zoning Ordinance, as provided for by Section 11-9-3 of the Zoning Ordinance.
Access and Off -Street Parking:
(1) The design and construction of off-street parking areas shall comply with Section 11-21-7 of the
Zoning Ordinance, subject to review and approval of the City Engineer.
(2) The off-street parking area shall provide for the number of spaces as required by Section 11-21-8
of the Zoning Ordinance.
b. The architectural design and exterior materials for any principal and accessory building(s) shall comply
with the GRC PUD District Design Guidelines Booklet and Section 11-17-4.D.1 of the Zoning Ordinance.
C. The height of any principal and accessory building(s) shall not exceed 28 feet as defined by the Zoning
Ordinance.
A landscape plan subject to review and approval of the Zoning Administrator shall be submitted
outlining proposed location, type, size, and quantities of proposed plantings along with planting details
meeting the requirements of Section 11-19-2 of the Zoning Ordinance, and:
(1) Natural grasses or shrubs planted to screen the view of off-street parking area from view of 85tn
Street and Parson Avenue.
(2) An irrigation system shall be installed as required by Section 5-2-3.C.2 of the City Code.
e. All exterior lighting shall comply with Section 11-16-6 of the Zoning Ordinance, subject to review and
approval of the Zoning Administrator.
f. All signs shall comply with the GRC PUD District Design Guidelines booklet and Chapter 37 of the Zoning
Ordinance, subject to review and approval of the Zoning Administrator.
Any outdoor storage of waste containers shall require an enclosure that complies with the provisions of
Section 11-18-4.0 of the Zoning Ordinance, subject to review and approval of the Zoning Administrator.
11. The developer shall enter into a development contract as required by Section 10-10-4.A of the Subdivision
Ordinance at the time of final plat approval and Section 11-9-7 of the Zoning Ordinance related to site and
building plan review approval, subject to review by the City Attorney and approval of the City Council.
12. A final plat shall be approved within one year of City Council approval or the preliminary plat shall be deemed
void.
(Remainder of page blank signatures follow)
ADOPTED by the Otsego City Council this 27th day of April, 2026.
MOTION BY: Tanner
SECONDED BY: Goede
IN FAVOR: Stockamp, Dunlap, Goede, Lund, and Tanner
OPPOSED: none
CITY OF OTSEGO
Jessica L. Stockamp, Mayor
ATTEST:
Audra Etzel, City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
Outlot A, Great River Centre of Otsego Seventh Addition, Wright County, Minnesota.