RES 2026-42 Approving Preliminary Plat for Jacobs Plat Second Addition and Adopting Findings of Fact and Approving an Interim Use Permit for Lot 1 Block 1 Jacobs Plat Second AdditionCITY OF OTSEGO
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO: 2026-42
APPROVING PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR JACOBS PLAT SECOND ADDITION
AND ADOPTING FINDINGS OF FACT AND APPROVING AN INTERIM USE PERMIT FOR
LOT 1 BLOCK 1 JACOBS PLAT SECOND ADDITION
WHEREAS, Endeavor Investments XII, LLC ("Developer") has submitted application for a Preliminary Plat for a subdivision to
be known as Jacobs Plat Second Addition; and
WHEREAS, the Developer has submitted an application for an Interim Use Permit to allow accessory outdoor storage upon
Lot 1, Block 1, Jacobs Plat Second Addition; and
WHEREAS, the legal description of the Property ("Property") is attached as Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, the Property is within the East Sewer District and guided for future Industrial land uses by the 2023 Comprehensive
Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Property is zoned 1-1, Limited Industrial District; accessory outdoor storage is allowed as an interim use within
the 1-1 District; and
WHEREAS, applications for preliminary plat approval are processed in accordance with the provisions of Section 10-5-2 of the
Subdivision Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, applications for an Interim Use Permit are processed in accordance with the provisions of Section 10-5-2 of the
Zoning Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the City Council must take into consideration the possible effects of the proposed interim use with their
judgment based upon (but not limited to) the criteria outlined in Section 11-5-2.F the Zoning Ordinance:
1. The proposed action's consistency with the specific policies and provisions of the Otsego Comprehensive Plan.
Finding: The subject property is guided by the Comprehensive Plan for light industrial land uses. This land use is
planned to encourage location of businesses with larger, high quality buildings and employment opportunities. The
proposed change in occupancy, to which the requested outdoor storage is an accessory use, will result in creation
of more than 100 jobs. The existing and proposed use of the property is consistent with the goals and policies of
the Comprehensive Plan.
2. The proposed use's compatibility with present and future land uses of the area.
Finding: The existing and proposed use of the subject property is characteristic of the industrial uses developed to
the west within the Gateway North Industrial Park. Additional development of this type is planned to the north.
The primary compatibility concern with any industrial use of the subject is with the residential neighborhoods to
the south, which is addressed through site design, landscaping, and screening.
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 preliminary plat and accessory outdoor storage use complies with the requirements of the
Zoning Ordinance.
4. Traffic generation of the proposed use in relation to capabilities of streets serving the property.
Finding: The subject property abuts Queens Avenue on the east and 65th Street to the north. Queens Avenue is an
improved Industrial/Commercial Major Collector Street in accordance with the Transportation Plan of the 2023
Comprehensive Plan. The Transportation Plan designates 65th Street as an Industrial/Commercial Major Collector
Street. The Jacobs Plat provided for dedication of all right-of-way necessary for Queens Avenue and 65th Street.
The proposed preliminary plat includes improvement of 65rh Street abutting Lot 1, Block 1 to an industrial street
standard. The streets serving the subject property have adequate capacity to accommodate the traffic generated
by the proposed use.
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 property is located within the East Sewer District and is guided for industrial uses. The City
anticipates delivery and has in place necessary infrastructure and services to support the proposed use of the
subject property.
WHEREAS, the Planning Reports dated 15 May 2026 and 19 May 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 18 May 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 preliminary plat of the Jacobs Plat Second Addition and an Interim Use
Permit for Lot 1, Block 1, Jacobs Plat Second Addition are approved based upon the foregoing information and applicable
ordinances, subject to the following conditions:
The subject property shall be developed in accordance with the site and building plans submitted to the City
subject to the stipulations, limitations, and conditions as approved by the City Council in accordance with Section
11-9-4 of the Zoning Ordinance.
2. The Interim Use Permit allowing accessory outdoor storage shall terminate upon the happening of any of the
following events, whichever occurs first:
a. Upon violation of conditions under which the interim use permit was issued.
b. Upon change in the City's zoning regulations that renders the use nonconforming.
C. The redevelopment of the use and property upon which it is located to a permitted or conditional use as
allowed within the respective zoning district.
d. Upon the specific tenant for which the building material outdoor storage is an accessory use vacating the
property.
Upon a change in type, height, or other characteristics of the outdoor storage of building materials, as
determined by the City Council.
Final platting of any portion of Outlot A, Jacobs Plat or Outlot A, Jacobs Plat Second Additon as a lot/block or as
an expansion of an existing lot shall require that 65th Street be constructed as an Industrial/Commercial Major
Collector Street in compliance with Section 10-8-5.A.7 of the Subdivision Ordinance, unless the roadway has
already been improved to that standard.
4. Screening:
a. The landscape plan, including type of plantings, quantities, and sizes shall comply the requirements of
Section 11-19-3 of the Zoning Ordinance, subject to review and approval of the Zoning Administrator.
b. The minimum height for coniferous trees to be planted for screening purposes shall be six feet measured
to the base of the leader.
C. Screening shall be required, subject to review and approval of the Zoning Administrator, through a
combination of berms, fence, and landscaping along 65th Street and within Outlot A as shown on the
submitted plans to a minimum height of 14ft.
d. A fence permit shall be required prior to installation of any fences within the subject property, subject to
review and approval of the City Engineer.
5. The specifications for the outdoor storage area surface and curb are to be subject to review and approval of the
City Engineer.
6. Movement of building materials into, out of, or with the outdoor storage area shall be prohibited between the
hours of 10:OOPM and 7:OOAM each day.
7. All on -site equipment (e.g, forklifts) shall be equipped only with a reverse signal alarm that utilizes an alternative
to a single -tone type that complies with Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations.
8. All exterior lighting shall comply with Section 11-16-6 of the Zoning Ordinance, subject to review and approval of
the Zoning Administrator.
9. Waste or recycling shall be stored within the principal building or any outdoor storage of such containers shall
comply with the provisions of Section 11-18-4.0 of the Zoning Ordinance, subject to review and approval of the
Zoning Administrator.
10. All signs upon the property shall comply with Chapter 37 of the Zoning Ordinance and require issuance of a sign
permit prior to installation, subject to review and approval of the Zoning Administrator.
11. All utility plans are subject to review and approval of the City Engineer.
12. The developer shall pay Utility Availability Charges for the proposed lot at the time of final plat approval based
upon the net increase in the area of Lot 1, Block 1 Jacobs Plat.
13. All grading, drainage, and erosion control plans and issues shall be subject to review and approval by the City
Engineer.
14. The developer shall pay Parl< Fees in lieu of land for the proposed lot at the time of final plat approval based upon
the net increase in the area of Lot 1, Block 1, Jacobs Plat.
(Remainder of page blank signatures follow)
ADOPTED by the Otsego City Council this 26th day of May, 2026.
MOTION BY: Dunlap
SECONDED BY: Goede
IN FAVOR: Stockamp, Dunlap, Goede, Lund, and Tanner
OPPOSED: none
CITY OF OTSEGO
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EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
Lot 1, Block 1, Jacobs Plat and Outlot A, Jacobs Plat, Wright County, Minnesota