Item 2.1 Draft Planning minutes 08-17-2026OTSEGO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
OTSEGO PRAIRIE CENTER
August 17, 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, Laurie Jones, and Vern Heidner.
Also Present: Councilmember Dunlap and Mayor Stockamp
Staff: City Planner Daniel Licht and Deputy Clerk Katie Kalland
1.Announcements
No announcements
2.Consider the Following Minutes
2.1 July 20, 2026, Planning Commission Meeting
Commissioner Stritesky motioned to approve July 20, 2026 minutes as written. Seconded by
Commissioner Kincanon. All in favor. Motion carried 7-0.
3.Public Hearing Items
3.1 MRD Christ Lutheran 2nd Addition/Revolution Gym
City Planner Licht gave the planning report.
Kim Jacobsen, representative of applicant, was present. Mr. Jacobsen described the exterior
building materials and building construction. Mr. Jacobsen would like to work with the City on
the material requirements for the building
Paul Hughes, applicant representative, Trade Level Construction, 7435 Rolling Hills Road,
Corcoran, stated the proposed product is constant with other buildings in the area.
City Planner Licht stated that City staff believes the exterior materials can be worked out to
comply with the Zoning Ordinance.
Chair Offerman opened the public hearing at 7:12 p.m.
No one from the public spoke.
Chair Offerman closed the public hearing at 7:12 p.m.
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Commissioner Heidner asked about the drainage ditch on the property. City Planner Licht
stated the drainage ditch will remain on the property.
Commission Metzger asked about the signs on the west side of the building and if there is room
for a garbage truck to come in. City Planner Licht noted that signs would be permitted and that
the space for garbage truck access can be reviewed.
Commissioner Foster asked what type of activities will be occurring at the site and if there is
enough parking, hours of operation, and number of employees. Ben Telmer, owner, answered
40-50 participants an hour for gymnastics classes. The hours of operation will be 9 a.m. to 1
p.m. and 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays. Mr.
Telmer stated he has 60 employees, with 12 being full-time.
City Planner Licht stated that the proposed plan provides more parking than required.
Commissioner Jones had concerns about the parking lot drop off area and asked about the
viewing area. Mr. Jacobsen stated there is a small viewing area and answered that the size is
sufficient for the intended use.
Commissioner Stritesky motioned to recommend approval of the preliminary and final plat of
MRD Christ Lutheran Second Addition; and approval of a Zoning Map amendment, Planned
Unit Development-Conditional Use Permit, and Site and Building Plan Review for Lot 2, Block
1, subject to the conditions listed on the planning report dated August 13, 2026 and;
18. The parking area and circulation layout shall be subject to review and approval
by the zoning administrator and city engineer.
Seconded by Commissioner Jones. All in favor. Motion carried 7-0.
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 Metzger. All in
favor. Motion carried 7-0.
Adjourned at 7:31 p.m.
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Respectfully submitted by Katie Kalland, Deputy Clerk