City of Corcoran Council Meeting May 21, 2024 - Part 2
Saturday, March 15, 2025
Development proposal for Oakdale Drive residential project
Open Space Preservation (OSMP) plat requirements and density bonuses
Proposed extension of Heather Lane
Restrictive covenants for open space and agricultural use
Variance requests for perimeter buffers and septic placement
Review of Fairway Shores Villas development at Cook Lake
Comprehensive Plan Amendment and rezoning for Fairway Shores Villas
PUD standards and shoreland overlay district compliance
Areas of Interest (3)
- Council members debate if open space preservation ordinances result in 'gamesmanship' allowing for excess development rights.
- City officials grapple with long-term implications of MUSA line expansion on current temporary conservation easements.
- Proposed Fairway Shores Villas development sparks debate over density, zoning, and buffer size requirements near Cook Lake.
Votes (1)
Table the Oakdale Drive OSMP project to the June 27th meeting
Moved by Council Member · Seconded by Council Member
Notable Quotes (2)
We've just kicked oursel in the teeth... they can take what they used as a benefit for the community to have this open out lot to be able to put more houses on it.
This is a policy decision for the city and there is a high level of discretion for the city council.
People (3)
NatalieCity StaffProvides technical details on development plans and ordinances.
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Provides technical details on development plans and ordinances.
“The OSMP plat does allow for development rights to be doubled in exchange for a paved public street.”
Explaining the mechanism for increased density.
TomCouncil MemberExpresses concerns about the adequacy of open space preservation.
1 quote
Expresses concerns about the adequacy of open space preservation.
“This doesn't do that. These are just a bunch of lots which have no relation to the open space.”
Critique of the OSMP project's lack of neighborhood benefit.
ApplicantDeveloperRepresenting the Oakdale Drive project, requests maintaining existing cul-de-sac for service vehicle access.
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Representing the Oakdale Drive project, requests maintaining existing cul-de-sac for service vehicle access.
“I think that's to consider leaving it for the purpose of people can don't have to drive all the way to the end.”
Suggesting modification to street engineering requirements.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- June 13th council meeting
- June 27th council meeting
Ordinances & Resolutions (3)
Preliminary plat resolution for the Oakdale Drive development.
Approval of conditional use permit for the Oakdale Drive development.
Approval of variances for the Oakdale Drive development.