Planning Commission Minutes 09-01-1992
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING. MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, September 1, 1992 . 7 p.m.
Members Present: Richard Martie, Jon Bogart, Cindy Lemm, Richard Carlson
Members Absent: Dan McConnon
Staff Present:
Gary Anderson, Jeff O'Neill
1. The meeting was called to order by Acting Chairperson, Cindy Lemm, at
7:05 p.m.
2. Approval of minutes.
The minutes of the regular meeting held August 4, 1992, have not yet been
completed; therefore, approval of these minutes will be made at the regular
meeting in October.
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Public HearingnA variance request to allow construction of a building within
the front yard setback requirement. Applicant, Northern Natural Gas
Company.
Jeff O'Neill, Assistant Administrator, reviewed the applicant's request to
construct a building within the rear and side yard setback requirements.
Acting Chairperson, Cindy Lemm, opened the public hearing.
Matthew Storm, representing Northern Natural Gas Company, informed the
Planning Commission that the building will be used for equipment only. He
noted that due to the minimum setback requirements for the gas lines, along
with trying to meet the minimum setbacks for zoning, there just isn't enough
land on which to fit the building and still be within the setback requirement.
Acting Chairperson, Cindy Lemm, then closed the public hearing and opened
the meeting [or input from the Planning Commission.
There being no further discussion from the Planning Commission, a motion
was made by .J on Bogart and seconded by Richard Carlson to approve the
variance request to allow construction of a building within the front and rear
yard setback requirements. Motion carried unanimously.
Approval of the variance is based on the finding that due to the small lot size
and the fact that this use of the property is an essential service, granting of
the variance would not impair the intent of the ordinance.
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Public Hearing--A variance request to allow an apartment building to be
constructed in a rear yard setback requirement. Applicant, David Hornig.
Jeff O'Neill, Assistant Administrator, reviewed the variance request to allow
an apartment building to be constructed in the rear yard setback requirement.
The ordinance requires the rear yard setback to be a minimum of 30 ft. The
proposed plan shows a setback of 20 ft. If granted, the variance would allow
the apartment building to be placed in the best position given the topography
of the property.
Acting Chairperson, Cindy Lemm, then opened the public hearing.
David Hornig, applicant, explained that the architect, along with himself, spent
several hours arriving at a final site plan that would be most beneficial to both
parties involved. The building location is placed to allow for maximum use of
the property without encroaching on the retaining wall. Mr. Hornig went on
further to state that the total number of apartment units has been reduced
from the originally planned 24 units to the currently proposed 15 units.
Acting Chairperson, Cindy Lemm, then closed the public hearing and opened
the meeting for input from the Planning Commission.
There being no further discussion from Planning Commission members, a
motion was made by Richard Martie and seconded by Jon Bogart to approve
the variance request to allow an apartment building to be constructed within
the rear yard setback requirement. The approval is based on the finding that
a hardship exists due to the unique topography of the property; therefore,
granting the variance is consistent with the intent of the ordinance. Motion
carried unanimously.
Public HearingnA variance request to allow a building wall to have more than
the 50ck wall coverage of a metal or fiberglass finish. Applicant, Brad and
Mary Barger.
Jeff O'Neill, Assistant Administrator, reviewed the Barger's request to allow
a building wall to have more than the minimum 50% wall coverage of a metal
or fiberglass finish. Mr. and Mrs. Barger's proposed industrial development
project, Suburban Machine & Manufacturing, is an approximate 11,000 sq ft
building.
The site plan as presented meets all of the minimum requirements of the city
ordinance with the exception of the side of the structure facing the freeway.
This finish of this wall is proposed to be entirely metal. The Bargers are
requesting a variance from the minimum 50% wall coverage of a different
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material, as this wall will be an expansion wall. As the project continues to
develop in the future, this wall would be expanded out to allow for a proposed
addition.
Mr. Barger went on to explain that the wall make-up of stucco, rock face, and
steel materials, with the total building exposure being more than 50% of other
materials other than the exterior metal finish.
Acting Chairperson, Cindy Lemm, opened the public hearing.
John Abramson ofH,emmele Engineering expressed their concern on the overall
building front appearance. To date, Remmele has experienced over $8 million
in sales for the first two years and is expecting over $12 million in sales in
1993. Remmele Engineering would like to see first class buildings and first
class operations of any proposed businesses locating in the Business Campus
District.
Acting Chairperson, Cindy Lemm, then closed the public hearing and opened
the meeting for input from the Planning Commission.
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Planning Commission felt the minimum tree requirements could be dispersed
around the entire site with some trees being located in front.
There being no further input from the Planning Commission, a motion was
made by Richard Carlson and seconded by Richard Martie to approve the
variance request allowing development of a completely steel freeway wall based
on the finding that the future development of the site calls for completion of
the building in compliance with the zoning ordinance; therefore, the variance
request as proposed is consistent with the intent of the ordinance. The
variance would be contingent on the Bargers agreeing to install brick facing
within 5 years. Motion carried unanimously.
If construction does not occur within the 5 years, the applicant will again be
required to come before the Planning Commission to ask for a continuance of
the variance request.
6. Consideration of a preliminary plat request for a commercial subdivision plat.
Applicant. Barry Fluth/Monticello Mall.
Jeff O'Neill, Assistant Administrator, explained the preliminary plat request
for a commercial subdivision plat. O'Neill highlighted some of the unique
circumstances that exist at this site.
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Currently, the Monticello Mall and the Country Kitchen share a water and
sewer service line that extends from the city right-of-way on West 7th Street
into the mall site. Under the current ordinance, a service is not allowed to
extend across one site (i.e., the Monticello Mall) to serve another site (i.e.,
Country Kitchen).
O'Neill proposed that the developers establish a document that allows the
shared system of the water, sewer, and storm sewer for the Country Kitchen
and Monticello Mall properties. A provision should also be placed within the
document allowing crossover parking from the Country Kitchen property onto
the Monticello Mall parking lot property.
O'Neill also asked the developers to check on the agreements for ingress and
egress from the Highway 25 and West 7th Street public right-of-ways.
Acting Chairperson, Cindy Lemm, opened the public hearing.
There being no comments from the public, Acting Chairperson, Cindy Lemm,
then closed the public hearing and opened the meeting for input from Planning
Commission members.
There being no further discussion from the Planning Commission, a motion
was made by Richard Martie and seconded by Jon Bogart to approve the
preliminary plat of the Monticello Mall contingent on preparation of documents
governing joint use and maintenance of utilities and parking areas. Motion
carried unanimously. The developer is also to show on the plat where the
ingress easements are from West 7th Street.
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Continued Public Hearing--Consideration of approval of a preliminary plat of
the Silver Fox subdivision. Applicant, Ed and Arlys Larson.
Jeff O'Neill, Assistant Administrator, reviewed the Larsons' proposed Silver
Fox subdivision plat. As shown on the plat, Lot 1 indicates a square footage
of 60,000 sq ft. In reality, it is actually only 35,000 sq ft. On Lot 1 exists the
pylon sign for the Silver Fox Motel. If the pylon sign is to remain, a sign
easement should be recorded on Lot 1. If Lot 1 is sold, then the sign is to be
relocated.
Acting Chairperson, Cindy Lemm, opened the public hearing.
There bcing no commcnts from the public, Acting Chairperson, Cindy Lemm,
then closed the public hearing and opened the meeting for input from the
Planning Commission members.
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Discussion amongst the Planning Commission centered on the drainage issues
in this area. Because there is no storm sewer there, all the surface water
drainage is to go through the ditch system along East Oakwood Drive, or East
County Road 17, and South Cedar Street.
There being no further discussion, a motion was made by Jon Bogart and
seconded by Richard Carlson to approve the preliminary plat of the Silver Fox
subdivision and recommend that the final plat approval be subject to the
preparation of a development agreement requiring construction of a drainage
swale that blocks water from entering the property to the south, and
development of a document identifying the plan for development of a
cooperative strategy for storm water run-off relating to Lot 3 of the Silver Fox
plat and the parcel to the south. This document is to be signed by all parties
affected. Motion carried unanimously.
The following conditions were also attached as follows:
1. All owners south are notified of any drainage and utility
easements necessary to make this work.
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Amend discrepancies/inaccuracies as noted in the discussion,
which includes limiting access to Lot 1 off Cedar Street, eliminate
the sign easement requirement. Note that the pylon sign to be
removed upon development of Lot 1.
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Additional Information Items
1. Consideration of amendments to the Monticello Zoning Ordinance pertaining
to the definition and regulation of home occupations. Council action:
Approved as per Planning Commission recommendation.
2. Consideration of a special home occupation permit request which would allow
persons other than the resident to conduct a home occupation. The applicant
is a tour operator for high school music festivals. Applicant, Dave and Joan
Thielman. Council action: Approved as per Planning Commission
recommendation.
3. A conditional use request to allow (13) or more dwelling units in (2) apartment
buildings on an unplatted tract ofland. A request to allow a subdivision of an
unplatted tract of land. Applicant, David Hornig. Council action: Approved
as per Planning Commission recommendation.
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A request for an ordinance amendment to the PZM (performance zone mixed)
zone to allow as a conditional use an automotivellight truck oil changellube
facility. Applicant, Gerald Hoglund. Council action: No action required, as
the request did not come before them.
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A conditional use request allowing operation of an automotivellight truck oil
changellube facility in a PZM (performance zone mixed) zone. Applicant,
Gerald Hoglund. Council action: No action required, as the request did not
come before them.
6. A conditional use request to allow a sign system for a building to be considered
as a shopping center or a shopping mall. Applicant, Barry Fluth. Council
action: Approved as per Planning Commission recommendation.
7. Continued Public Hearing--A preliminary plat request entitled Silver Fox
commercial subdivision to subdivide an existing 6.9-acre tract of unplatted
land. Applicant, Ed and Arlys Larson. Council action: No action required, as
the request did not come before them.
8. It was the consensus of the Planning Commission members to set Tuesday,
October 6, 1992, 7 p.m., as the date for the next meeting of the Planning
Commission.
9. A motion was made by Richard Martie and seconded by Richard Carlson to
adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 9:09 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Gary Ander on
Zoning Administrator
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