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RES 2026-74 Adopting Findings of Fact and Approving a PUD-CUP, Preliminary Plat and Site and Building Plans MRD Christ Lutheran 2nd Addn and Revolution GymCITY OF OTSEGO COUNTY OF WRIGHT STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO: 2026-74 ADOPTING FINDINGS OF FACT AND APPROVING A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT -CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, PRELIMINARY PLAT AND SITE AND BUILDING PLANS MRD CHRIST LUTHERAN 2ND ADDITION AND REVOLUTION GYM WHEREAS, Trade Level Construction ("Developer") has submitted application for a preliminary plat; a Zoning Map amendment, a Planned Unit Development -Conditional Use Permit, and Site and Building Plans Review; 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 INS, Institutional District; and WHEREAS, the Developer is requesting approval of a Preliminary Plat to be known as MRD Christ Lutheran 2nd Addition ("Plat") for subdivision the Property into two lots; and 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 Developer is requesting amendment of the Zoning Map to designate only Lot 2, Block 1 of the Plat as B-1, Retail Business District; and WHEREAS, an application for Zoning Map amendments is processed in accordance with the provisions of Section 11-3-2 of the Zoning Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the Developer is requesting a Planned Unit Development — Conditional Use Permit related to setback requirements; and WHEREAS, an application for Planned Unit Development -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 Planned Unit Development — Conditional Use Permit with their judgment based upon (but not limited to) the criteria outlined in Section 11-3-2.17 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 Property is planned for commercial uses within Otsego's primary area for commercial development surrounding the TH 101 and CSAH 39 interchange. The use will provide a recreation service and leasable retail space for Otsego and surrounding communities and can be expected to enhance market support for businesses in the surrounding area through participant and employee activity. The proposed development of the Property is consistent with the goals, policies, and plans of the 2023 Comprehensive Plan. 1 2. The proposed use's compatibility with present and future land uses of the area. Finding: The table below summarizes the existing and planned land uses in the area surrounding the subject property. The proposed development of the subject property will be consistent with, and complementary to, existing and planned land uses in the area. Direction Land Use Plan Zoning Map Existing Use North Commercial PUD District Otsego Waterfront East -- -- TH 101 South Commercial INS District PUD District Undeveloped Great River Centre of Otsego West Commercial INS District B-1 District Christ Church Bank of Elk River/Starbucks 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, except as modified by the Planned Unit Development — Conditional Use Permit 4. Traffic generation of the proposed use in relation to capabilities of streets serving the property. Finding: The Property is accessed from 881 Street via Parrish Avenue (CSAH 42), which is designated as minor arterial roadways with capacity to accommodate local and regional traffic. 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 Developer is requesting a Site and Building Plan Review approval for development of Lot 2, Block 1 of the plat; and WHEREAS, an application for Site and Building Plan Review is processed in accordance with the provisions of Section 11-9-3 of the Zoning Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the Planning Report dated 13 August 2026 prepared by the City Planner, The Planning Company LLC, is incorporated herein; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing at their regular meeting on 17 August 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 7-0 vote that the City Council approve the request based on the aforementioned findings; and WHEREAS, the Request for Council Action dated 24 August 2026 prepared by the City Planner, The Planning Company LLC, is incorporated herein; and WHEREAS, the City Council considered the applications at its meeting on 24 August 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 Preliminary Plat, Planned Unit Development — Conditional Use Permit and Site and Building Plan Review 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. 2. The property shall be developed in accordance with the plans as approved by the City of Otsego in compliance with the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance and City Code and the conditions outlined herein. 3. The preliminary plat shall be subject to review and approval by the Minnesota Department of Transportation. 4. The preliminary plat shall be subject to review and approval by Wright County. 5. Right-of-way dedication for 88th Street shall be subject to review and approval by the City Engineer. 6. A schedule specifying the exterior materials and the percentage area of the materials used on each elevation and the overall building shall be submitted to verify compliance with the requirements of Section 11-17-4.D.1 of the Zoning Ordinance, subject to approval by the Zoning Administrator. 7. The exterior building elevations shall be subject to review and approval by the Zoning Administrator. 8. The landscape plan shall be revised subject to review and approval by the Zoning Administrator to provide for the following: Revise the row of trees along the west elevation to include a mix of shade and evergreen trees. b. Specify a minimum diameter of 2.5 caliper inches for deciduous shade trees and minimum height of 6.0 feet for coniferous trees. C. Installation of in -ground irrigation for the yards and planting areas within the property. The site plan shall be revised to provide for a five-foot wide pedestrian connection from the principal building to the trail on 88th Street, subject to review and approval by the Zoning Administrator. 10. Construction specifications for off-street parking areas shall be subject to review and approval by the City Engineer. 11. Plans for the construction of the waste storage enclosure shall be submitted and are subject to review and approval by the Zoning Administrator for compliance with Section 11-18-4.0 of the Zoning Ordinance. 12. All signs shall comply with Chapter 37 of the Zoning Ordinance and require approval of a sign permit by the Zoning Administrator prior to placement upon the property. 13. All grading, drainage, and erosion control, and stormwater management plans shall be subject to review and approval by the City Engineer. 14. All utility plans shall be subject to review and approval by the City Engineer. 15. All easements shall be subject to review and approval by the City Engineer. 16. The developer shall pay Utility Connection Charges for the principal building on Lot 2, Block 1 at the time a building permit is issued in accordance with the provisions of the City Code. 17. The developer shall execute a Development Contract as drafted by the City Attorney and subject to approval of the City Council. 18. The parking area and circulation layout shall be subject to review and approval by the Zoning Administrator and City Engineer. [Remainder of page blank; signatures follow] 4 ADOPTED by the Otsego City Council this 241h day of August, 2026. MOTION BY: Dunlap SECONDED BY: Goede INFAVOR: Stockamp, Dunlap, Goede, Lund, and Tanner OPPOSED: none CITY OF OTSEGO Jessica L. Stockamp, Ma or ATTEST: j Audra Etzel, City Clerk EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION Lot 1, Block 1, MRD Christ Lutheran Addition, Wright County, Minnesota.