Cokato public meetings in 2021
4 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
10-11-21 - Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is reviewing proposed land uses for the Northeast Planning Area, specifically the Pleasant Street area and land between Olsen Boulevard and Omer Avenue. The body is also considering a rezoning request for a community solar garden.
- Review of Northeast Planning Area land uses between Olsen Boulevard and Omer Avenue
- Request by USS Charger Solar LLC to rezone 4825 Omer Ave NE from R-2 Multi Family Residential to I Industry District
- Conditional use permit request for a 1 megawatt community solar garden at 4825 Omer Ave NE
- Discussion of potential water line looping from Pleasant Street to Omer Avenue
- Proposed November 1, 2021 public meeting for area property owners to discuss land usage
09-13-21 - Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is reviewing a conditional use permit request from AA Properties of Cokato LLC for multifamily buildings. The commission is discussing whether a proposed 8-plex meets current R-3 Single Family District zoning ordinances, which typically allow up to four-plexes.
- Conditional use permit request for multifamily buildings at 185 Pleasant Avenue NE and 205 Pleasant Avenue NE
- Discussion on dividing a proposed 8-plex into two four-plexes to comply with R-3 zoning
- Review of R-3 district requirements including 6,000 square foot minimum lot size
08-16-21 - Planning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission is discussing proposed rules for the placement and storage of boats, trailers, fish houses, and campers. The proposal includes specific requirements for hard-surfaced driveways and setback distances from property lines.
- Proposed requirement for 30 feet of concrete or asphalt hard-surfacing from the public street
- Proposed driveway width limit of 32 feet or 40% of the front yard
- Proposed 10-foot property line setback for boats and fish houses
- Proposed rear yard limit for temporary vehicles of 10% of the yard or 500 square feet
- Review of existing § 70.07 Recreational Vehicle Parking Regulations
07-26-21 - Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request from Josh Wuollet to rezone a 1.9-acre property. The change from R-1 to R-3 would allow for the construction of townhomes or multi-family dwellings.
- Public hearing for rezoning 680 Johnson Street SE from R-1 Single Family District to R-3 Single Family District
- Proposed site plan for three twinhomes and potentially four-plexes