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City of Corcoran Planning Commission Meeting November 5, 2026

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Springs at Corcoran Hearing Tabled Again, Now Set for January

Public hearing originally set for June 4, 2026 has been repeatedly tabled pending additional information from the applicant. Staff recommended tabling to January 7, 2027, 7 p.m. at Corcoran City Hall rather than Dec. 3 when no meeting may occur (D1).

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Corcoran Planning Commission Backs Variance for 50-Year-Old Home on County Road 30

Kevin and Mary Winden sought a variance to let their 1972 home and three accessory structures remain within the 100-ft major-roadway setback at 22939 County Road 30. Staff found practical difficulties, no landowner-created hardship (County Road 30 expansion), and recommended approval with an encroachment agreement (D1).

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Open forum

No comment cards submitted and no public comment taken; chair noted comments are accepted in person only, not online (D1).

Approval of October 1, 2026 minutes and concerns about minutes detail

Chair asked commissioners to speak loudly so seconds are captured on recording, and criticized 'lean' minutes that summarized discussion as merely 'the commission discussed agenda item 7A.' With council no longer requiring a liaison at meetings, she asked that key discussion points be conveyed to council. Minutes approved (D1).

Planning project update / commissioner liaison calendar

No questions from commissioners on the project update or liaison calendar (D1).

Areas of Interest (4)

  • Springs at Corcoran project has been tabled since June 2026 with no public hearing — what information is missing from the applicant's submission?
  • City website still lists a July 7, 2026 'upcoming meeting' for Springs at Corcoran, risking residents missing the real public hearing.
  • Council eliminated the liaison requirement at Planning Commission meetings and changed city code; commissioners say minutes are now too thin to convey discussion to council.
  • County Road 30 expansion created setback nonconformities for longtime property owners — how many other parcels are affected?

Topic analysis (7)

Approval of agenda

No amendments from staff or commissioners; agenda approved by voice vote (D1).

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Open forum

No comment cards submitted and no public comment taken; chair noted comments are accepted in person only, not online (D1).

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Approval of October 1, 2026 minutes and concerns about minutes detail

Chair asked commissioners to speak loudly so seconds are captured on recording, and criticized 'lean' minutes that summarized discussion as merely 'the commission discussed agenda item 7A.' With council no longer requiring a liaison at meetings, she asked that key discussion points be conveyed to council. Minutes approved (D1).

  • Staff to include more substantive discussion points in minutes
  • Commissioners to flag points they want recorded
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Springs at Corcoran preliminary plat, rezoning and preliminary PUD (tabled)

Public hearing originally set for June 4, 2026 has been repeatedly tabled pending additional information from the applicant. Staff recommended tabling to January 7, 2027, 7 p.m. at Corcoran City Hall rather than Dec. 3 when no meeting may occur (D1).

  • Update city website development page (still lists 'upcoming meetings July 7, 2026')
  • Staff to consult communications team about possible additional public hearing notice
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Winden Woods 2nd Addition variance request

Kevin and Mary Winden sought a variance to let their 1972 home and three accessory structures remain within the 100-ft major-roadway setback at 22939 County Road 30. Staff found practical difficulties, no landowner-created hardship (County Road 30 expansion), and recommended approval with an encroachment agreement (D1).

  • Applicants to enter encroachment agreement for detached garage in drainage/utility easement
  • Item forwarded to Nov. 12, 2026 city council consent agenda
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Planning project update / commissioner liaison calendar

No questions from commissioners on the project update or liaison calendar (D1).

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Adjournment

Motion to adjourn made and seconded; meeting adjourned unanimously (D1).

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Votes (5)

Approve the November 5, 2026 agenda

ApprovedUnanimous voice vote

Moved by Chair · Seconded by Commissioner

Approve minutes of October 1, 2026 meeting

ApprovedUnanimous voice vote

Moved by Commissioner · Seconded by Zachman

Table Springs at Corcoran public hearing to January 7, 2027

ApprovedUnanimous voice vote

Moved by Chair · Seconded by Koski

Approve Winden Woods 2nd Addition variance with conditions

ApprovedUnanimous voice vote

Moved by Commissioner · Seconded by Chair

Adjourn

ApprovedUnanimous

Moved by Commissioner · Seconded by Commissioner

Notable Quotes (5)

It basically said the commission discussed agenda item 7A and that was it.

— Chair
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MinutesCriticizing brevity of October minutes

I just don't want it to turn into a situation where we're so used to seeing that blue development sign out there... someone really who has been paying attention misses an opportunity to be a part of that public hearing.

— Chair
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Springs at CorcoranOn repeated tabling of Springs at Corcoran

Instead of a two paragraph report, it'll probably be a 100 page report.

— Dwight
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Springs at CorcoranDescribing how residents can tell when the real hearing occurs

This house has existed within its current location for over 50 years without harm to the surrounding areas.

— Dwight
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Winden Woods varianceStaff analysis supporting variance

I think we approved a variance for something very similar... We do have some precedents there.

— Commissioner
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Winden Woods varianceBefore moving approval of the variance

People (6)

ZachmanPlanning Commissioner

Present at roll call; seconded motion to approve minutes

Kozaki (Koski)Planning Commissioner

Present; seconded motion to table Springs at Corcoran hearing

BrummondPlanning Commissioner

Present at roll call

DwightCity planning staff

Presented Springs at Corcoran tabling recommendation and Winden Woods variance report

Kevin WindenApplicant

Co-applicant for Winden Woods 2nd Addition variance

Mary WindenApplicant

Co-applicant for Winden Woods 2nd Addition variance

Places Mentioned

Corcoran City Hall22939 County Road 30, CorcoranCounty Road 30Winden Woods 2nd Addition platSprings at Corcoran development site2040 Metropolitan Urban Service Area (property outside)

Events & Meetings (7)

  • November 5, 2026 Corcoran Planning Commission meeting, Corcoran City Hall
  • October 1, 2026 Planning Commission meeting (minutes approved)
  • October 24, 2026 City Council approval of Winden Woods preliminary plat
  • November 12, 2026 City Council meeting (variance on consent agenda)
  • January 7, 2027, 7:00 p.m. — Springs at Corcoran public hearing (tabled to)
  • June 4, 2026 — originally scheduled Springs at Corcoran public hearing
  • May 21, 2026 Parks and Trails meeting (prior Springs meeting)

Ordinances & Resolutions (2)

Draft resolution — Winden Woods 2nd Addition variance

Resolution approving variance for existing home and three accessory structures within the 100-ft setback at 22939 County Road 30, conditioned on an encroachment agreement for the garage in the drainage/utility easement (D1).

Preliminary plat resolution — Winden Woods 2nd Addition (approved Oct. 24, 2026)

Council approval conditioned on relocating noncompliant structures or obtaining a variance (D1).

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