05-18-2026 Planning Commission MinutesOTSEGO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
OTSEGO PRAIRIE CENTER
May 18, 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, and Laurie Jones.
Also Present: Councilmember Dunlap and Mayor Stockamp
Staff: City Planner Daniel Licht and Deputy Clerk Katie Kalland
1.Announcements
City Planner Licht noted additional handouts located on the dais for the commission related to
Item 3.1.
2.Consider the Following Minutes
2.1 April 6, 2026, Planning Commission Meeting
Commissioner Kincanon motioned to approve the April 6, 2026 minutes as written.
Seconded by Commissioner Metzger. All in favor. Motion carried 6-0.
3.Public Hearing Items
3.1 Endeavor Investments XII LLC; Vacation of drainage and utility easements,
Preliminary and Final Plat, Interim Use Permit
City Planner Licht gave the planning report.
Evan Mattson, applicant, Endeavor Investments XII was present and agreed with the planning
report with additional comments. Mr. Mattson proposed installing a taller berm in lieu of a 7-
foot fence as recommended by City staff or some combination increased berm, plantings and a
fence for a more natural look. Mr. Mattson also stated that the operation is requesting
operations on the property 24 hours a day.
Chair Offerman opened the public hearing at 7:20 p.m.
Noah Barka, 16580 62nd ST NE, spoke against the proposed expansion of the building noting
concern with the outdoor storage use reading the comments he had provided prior to the
meeting with additional notes.
Nathan Anderson, 16780 65th ST NE, spoke against the proposed expansion of the building. Mr.
Anderson expressed concern about the noise and the conditions of 65th Street due to semi-
tractor/trailer traffic.
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Brian Hoffman, 16742 62nd ST NE, expressed concern about the potential noise level of outdoor
equipment.
Brandon Halberstadt, 16814 62nd ST NE, expressed concern regarding local wildlife and inquired
whether an environmental assessment had been conducted.
Chair Offerman closed the public hearing at 7:30 p.m.
City Planner Licht stated that when the property was initially reviewed for development an
environmental assessment took place and found no potential concerns.
Mr. Mattson acknowledged that a 6-foot fence would not be sufficient, which is why a
combination of a berm and fence is proposed. Mr. Mattson further explained that the business
will operate as a warehouse/office facility rather than as a trucking company in comparison to
R+L Carriers nearby. Mr. Mattson noted outdoor storage would consist of residential building
materials stacked up to 12- feet high.
Commissioner Jones asked if any manufacturing would occur inside the building. Mr. Mattson
stated that no manufacturing would take place.
Commissioner Jones asked whether the backup noise from equipment used outdoors could be
regulated. City Planner Licht stated that a condition could be added regarding equipment kept
onsite to require alternative reverse alarms as allowed by OSHA.
Chair Offerman asked about screening requirements for other industrial developments in the
City and how those developments were addressed. City Planner Licht noted that when R+L
Carriers and Kwik Trip were each developed, a 14-foot fence was installed.
Commissioner Kincanon asked if trees will be removed from the property. City Planner Licht
answered no as the property was initially graded with building expansion in mind. Mr. Mattson
stated they will be planting approximately 100 additional trees on the property.
Commissioner Jones asked about the operating shifts for the building. Mr. Mattson stated that
the building will operate with two shifts and that the site will require 24-hour access to the
outdoor storage area.
Chair Offerman would like to see taller fencing or a berm, as well as the substitution of hardier
tree species in place of the proposed landscaping.
Discussion followed between the Planning Commission, City staff, and Mr. Mattson regarding
the proposed berm, landscaping options, and site elevations along 65th Street and south of the
outdoor storage area.
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Commissioner Jones proposed amending the conditions of approval to require enhancement of
screening through combination of the berm, landscaping, and fences along the north and south
sides of the outdoor storage area.
Commissioner Stritesky motioned to recommend approval of a preliminary plat for Jacobs
Plat Second Addition and an Interim Use Permit for Lot 1, Block 1, Jacobs Plat Second
Addition, subject to the conditions listed on the May 15 planning report amended as follows:
4.c. The following additional screening shall be required, subject to review and
approval of the Zoning Administrator:
(1)The yard between 65th Street and the outdoor storage area shall be screened
to a minimum height of 14 feet, measured at the back of curb of 65th Street,
with a combination of berms, plantings, and fences.
(2)A fence shall be constructed to a minimum height of 14 feet along the south
line, the full width of the outdoor storage area.
14.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.
Seconded by Commissioner Foster. All in favor. Motion carried 6-0.
3.2 The Towers LLC; Conditional Use Permit
City Planner Licht gave the planning report.
Ryan Streff, applicant, The Towers LLC, was present and agreed with the planning report.
Chair Offerman opened the public hearing at 8:25 p.m.
Stewart Turnquist, 11020 95th ST NE, expressed concern regarding the potential impact on
trumpeter swans and their flight paths.
Chair Offerman closed the public hearing at 7:29 p.m.
Commissioner Metzger asked whether a roundabout is proposed at the County Road 19/38
intersection. City Planner Licht stated that one is proposed for construction in 2029.
City Planner Licht stated that the City is obligated to approve antennas that are
demonstrated address the service coverage deficiencies. City Planner Licht said that in
response to the
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concerns noted regarding birds, the only alternative would be to require multiple shorter
antennas rather than one larger antenna, which is not consistent with the intent to limit the
number of tower locations.
Commissioner Kincanon motioned to recommend approval of a Conditional Use Permit for
PID 118-800-141407 to allow construction of a telecommunications tower and antenna,
subject to the 8 conditions listed on the May 14 planning report. Seconded by Commissioner
Jones. All in favor. Motion carried 6-0.
3.3 Boyd CIC; PUD District Amendment
City Planner Licht gave the planning report.
Craig Dollansky, applicant, 9106 279th Ave NE, Zimmerman, was present and agreed with the
planning report. Mr. Dollansky did ask that the Planning Commission consider allowing 24 hour
operation for physical recreation uses and allow more than two employees per business.
Chair Offerman opened the public hearing at 8:40 p.m.
No one from the public spoke.
Chair Offerman closed the public hearing at 8:40 p.m.
Commissioner Stritesky suggested allowing 24-hour access with conditions, including closing
the garage door to help limit noise.
City Planner Licht recommended revising the conditions related to minor auto repair to limit
the number of employees based on the square footage of the suite the business is located in
rather than a fixed number.
Commissioner Metzger asked whether the area is gated. Mr. Dollansky stated that the Classic
suites portion is gated, but the Trades suites portion of the property is not gated.
Commissioner Metzger motioned for approval of an Ordinance amending the PUD District
for Condo Suites Otsego, as discussed with amended conditions 1d and 2a. Seconded by
Commissioner Foster. All in favor. Motion carried 6-0.
3.4 Zoning Ordinance Amendments
City Planner Licht gave the planning report.
Chair Offerman opened the public hearing at 8:58 p.m.
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No one from the public spoke.
Chair Offerman closed the public hearing at 8:58 p.m.
Commissioner Kincanon asked whether chickens would fall under a kennel permit. City Planner
Licht responded that they do not, noting that a separate fowl license is required.
Commissioner Stritesky motioned to recommend City Council to approve an ordinance
amending the City Code and Zoning Ordinance addressing animal kennels, accessory
buildings, fences, and signs as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Kincanon. All in in
favor. Motion carried 6-0.
4.Updates
4.1 Updates on City Council actions
Councilmember Dunlap updated the Planning Commission on recent City Council actions.
4.2 Updates on future Planning Commission Items
City Planner Licht updated the Planning Commission on upcoming planning items.
5.Adjourn
Commissioner Kincanon motioned to adjourn. Seconded by Commissioner Jones. All in favor.
Motion carried 6-0.
Adjourned at 9:02 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by Katie Kalland, Deputy Clerk