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RES 2026-51 Adopting Findings of Fact and Approving a PUD Development Stage Plan and Preliminary Plat for Zachman Meadows 2nd AdditionCITY OF OTSEGO COUNTY OF WRIGHT STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO: 2026-51 ADOPTING FINDINGS OF FACT AND APPROVING A PUD DEVELOPMENT STAGE PLAN AND PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR ZACHMAN MEADOWS 2ND ADDITION. WHEREAS, Boyd Dollansky, LLC ("Developer") has submitted application for a Zoning Map amendment, Planned Unit Development Stage Plan, and Preliminary Plat for a subdivision to be known as Zachman Meadows 2nd Addition; 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 Low Density Residential land uses by the 2023 Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, the subject property is zoned A-1, Agriculture Rural Service District; and WHEREAS, the Developer is requesting amendment of the Zoning Map to designate the property as PUD, Planned Unit Development District and PUD Development Stage Plan; and WHEREAS, an application for a Zoning Map amendment is processed in accordance with the provisions of Section 11-3-2 of the Zoning Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the City Council must take into consideration the possible effects of the Zoning Ordinance amendment with their judgment based upon (but not limited to) the criteria outlined in Section 11-3-2.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 proposed development is consistent with the 2023 Comprehensive Plan, including the following policies: ■ Cluster land complementary uses and activities into functionally related sub -units of the community as determined by physical barriers, homogeneous land use characteristics, and service area boundaries. ■ Accomplish transitions between different land uses in an orderly manner so as not to create negative impacts on adjoining developments, changes in types of land use shall occur either at mid -block points, so that similar uses front on the some street, or at borders of areas separated by physical barriers. ■ Recognize the need to develop a variety of twin homes, townhouses, and multiple family dwellings to supplement conventional single family homes giving due consideration to local market demands and desired community character. 1 2. The proposed use's compatibility with present and future land uses of the area. Finding: The proposed development continues the land use pattern from Kittredge Crossings west through Windsong to Kadler Avenue with density increasing toward Kadler Avenue. The proposed residential uses are separated from existing and planned industrial uses to the north and west by wetland areas and Kadler Avenue, respectively, to provide necessary transition. 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 development will comply with the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance, and City Code including those provisions established as part of the PUD District. 4. Traffic generation of the proposed use in relation to capabilities of streets serving the property. Finding: The property is accessed by existing Minor Arterial and Commercial/Industrial Collector streets that have capacity to accommodate the traffic generated by the proposed development. 5. The proposed use can be accommodated by existing public services and facilities and will not overburden the City's service capacity. Finding: The proposed development is located within the West Sewer District and includes land uses consistent with the Future Land Use Plan. The City has adequate capacity to serve the proposed development. WHEREAS, an application for preliminary plat is processed in accordance with the provisions of Section 10-5-2 of the Subdivision Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the Planning Report dated 10 June 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 15 June 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; and WHEREAS, the City Council considered the applications at their meeting on 22 June 2026. 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 — Development Stage plan and preliminary plat are approved based upon the foregoing information and applicable ordinances, subject to the following conditions: 1. 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. 2. All right-of-way dedication, street design and construction plans, sidewalks, street lighting and street names shall be subject to review and approval of the City Engineer. 2 3. All lots within the preliminary plat shall comply with the following setbacks: Kadler Local Side Rear Avenue ROW Proposed 30ft. 25ft. Interior Block 2: 7ft. 15ft. Corner Other:20ft. 15ft. 4. Two shade trees shall be planted upon each lot by the builder, one of which shall be in the front yard. 5. Residential buffer yard landscaping shall be planted by the developer within Block 3 as required by the Zoning Ordinance, subject to review and approval of the Zoning Administrator. 6. The landscape plan shall be revised to include buffer yard landscaping in the rear yards of Block 1, subject to review and approval of the Zoning Administrator. 7. All grading, drainage, floodplain, wetland, and erosion control issues shall be subject to review and approval of the City Engineer. 8. A Stormwater Impact Fee for Otsego Creek shall be paid by the developer in accordance with the fee in effect upon execution of the development contract. 9. All utility plans shall be subject to review and approval of the City Engineer. 10. Utility Availability Charges shall be paid by the developer in accordance with the fee in effect upon execution of the development contract. 11. Utility Connection Fees shall be paid by the developer at the time a building permit is issued for each lot in accordance with the City Code and fee schedule in effect. 12. All drainage and utility easements shall be subject to review and approval of the City Engineer. 13. The preliminary plat shall be revised to encompass the stormwater basin within an outlot to be designated as Outlot B, subject to review and approval of the City Engineer, 14. Outlot A and Outlot B shall be deeded to the City for stormwater management purposes. 15. Park dedication requirements shall be satisfied as payment of a cash fee in lieu of land in accordance with the fee in effect upon execution of the development contract, unless an agreement is reached to dedicate land subject to approval of the City Council. 16. A PUD Agreement and Development Contract as drafted by the City Attorney and approved by the City Council shall be executed by the developer. 17. The final plat shall be recorded within one year of City Council approval unless an extension is approved by the City Council. (Remainder of page blank signatures follow) ADOPTED by the Otsego City Council this 22nd day of June, 2026. MOTION BY: Dunlap SECONDED BY: Lund IN FAVOR: Stockamp, Dunlap, Lund, and Tanner OPPOSED: none CITY OF OTSEGO Jessica L. Stockamp, Mayo ATTEST: a ?J_.,i� Audra Etzel, City Clerk EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION That part of said Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 26, Township 121, Range 24, Wright County, Minnesota lying southerly of the following described line: Commencing at the southwest corner of said Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter; thence on an assumed bearing of North 00 degrees 50 minutes 36 seconds West, along the west line of said Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter, for a distance of 462.17 feet to the Point of Beginning of the line to be described; thence South 85 degrees 19 minutes 35 seconds East a distance of 375.46 feet; thence North 78 degrees 03 minutes 21 seconds East a distance of 324.34 feet; thence south 66 degrees 03 minutes 13 seconds East a distance of 39.44 feet; thence North 88 degrees 28 minutes 35 seconds East a distance of 34.91 feet to a point on the east line of said Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter, said point being 144.25 feet north of the southeast corner of said Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter as measured along said east line and there terminating.