Planning Commission Minutes 09-28-1992 (Special Meeting)
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MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING - MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
Monday, September 28, 1992 . 6 p.m.
Members Present: Richard Martie, Jon Bogart, Cindy Lemm, Richard Carlson
Members Absent: None
1. The meeting was called to order by Acting Chairperson, Cindy Lemm, at 6 p.m.
2. Public Hearinl!--Consideration of an amendment to a conditional use permit
allowinl! a restaurant/amusement center facility. Applicant, Hillside
Partnership,
Jeff O'Neill, Assistant Administrator, explained that the applicant and City
statT need additional time to review the parking requirements associated with
development of a restaurant/arcade. A firm recommendation is not available;
therefore, the applicant, Peter Norgren, and staff have mutually agreed to
request that the Planning Commission open the public hearing this evening
and then continue the matter to the regular meeting scheduled for Wednesday,
October 7, at 7 p.m.
O'N eill also informed the Planning Commission that the owner of the
restaurant/amusement center facility is here, and we might want to hear his
proposed use of the facility.
Acting Chairperson, Cindy Lemm, then opened the public hearing.
Patty Olsen, realtor with Edina Realty, reviewed with the Planning
Commission the proposed use of the property and how it would be beneficial
for all parties involved to sit down in an informal meeting and determine the
amount of parking spaces that are required. She shared her findings after
calling other communities regarding the number of parking spaces that are
required for this type of facility.
Judy Leming, partner of Hillside Partnership and realtor with Edina Realty,
introduced Mr. Peter Norgren, part owner ofP.J.'s Pizza Parlor. Mr. Norgren
asked ifhe could give a short presentation on the proposed use of the 4,500 sq
ft space which he is proposing to lease in the 6th Street Annex. Mr. Norgren
indicated the proposed use of this facility is similar to the "Chuck E Cheese"
restauranVamusement center facility in St. Cloud, Minnesota, and also similar
to the "Circus, Circus" amusement center facilities located in the metro area.
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Mr. Norgren highlighted that the focus of his business marketing plan is young
families. The P ..1.' s Pizza Parlor would promote patronizing his business,
supporting events at the Monticello Public Schools. Mter the events, the
teams and their coaches and/or fans could join in food and refreshments at
reduced prices at the P.J.'s Pizza Parlor, with portions of the proceeds from the
restaurant's business going to support that particular sport at the Monticello
Public Schools.
Judy Leming introduced Mr. Greg Mooney, owner of 21st Century Builders.
Mr. Mooney indicated that 25-30 additional parking spaces can be
accommodated by creating 30-degree angle parking.
Patty Olsen commented that while waiting for appointment at Great Clips,
some people could utilize the arcade facility within the restaurant/amusement
center facility.
There being no further comments from the public, Acting Chairperson, Cindy
Lemm, then asked if there was any further input from the Planning
Commission members.
Discussion amonst the Planning Commission was that City staff should set up
a meeting with the developers at a date and time agreeable to both parties.
A motion was made by Richard Carlson and seconded by Richard Martie to
continue the public hearing to its next regularly scheduled meeting on
Wednesday, October 7, 1992,7 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
3. A motion was made by Richard Carlson and seconded by Richard Martie to
adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 6:44 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Gary Aria rson
Zoning Administrator
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