Planning Commission Minutes 09-03-2019MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, September 3rd, 2019 - 6:15 p.m.
Mississippi Room, Monticello Community Center
Commissioners Present: Sam Murdoff, Paul Konsor, and Alison Zimpfer
Commissioners Absent: Marc Simpson and John Alstad
Council Liaison Present: Charlotte Gabler
Staff Present: Angela Schumann, Steve Grittman (NAC), and Ron
Hackenmueller
1. General Business
A. Call to Order
Sam Murdoff called the Regular Meeting of Monticello Planning Commission to
order at 6:00 p.m.
B. Consideration of approving minutes
a. Regular Meeting Minutes — August 611, 2019
SAM MURDOFF MOVED TO APPROVE THE REGULAR
MEETING MINUTES — AUGUST 6TH, 2019. PAUL KONSOR
SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED, 3-0.
C. Citizen Comments
None.
D. Consideration of adding items to the agenda
None.
E. Consideration to approve agenda
SAM MURDOFF MOVED TO APPROVE THE AGENDA. PAUL KONSOR
SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED, 3-0.
2. Public Hearings
A. Continued Public Hearing — Consideration of an amendment to Monticello
Zoning Ordinance Chapter 3, Section 7 Overlay Zoning Districts, Subsection
(E) Wild and Scenic Recreational River District for height allowances.
Applicant: City of Monticello
Angela Schumann explained that the item was a continued public hearing from
the previous meeting. She noted that the current City regulation for height in the
Wild and Scenic District is 35 feet and in the Shoreland District is 25 feet. Staff
recommended to remain consistent with DNR standards to change the City's
ordinance to 25 feet in each district. Schumann explained that the DNR has
reviewed the proposed changes and sent conditional approval of the ordinance
amendment.
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Sam Murdoff continued the public hearing. Hearing no further comments, the
public hearing was closed.
Paul Konsor asked for clarification on why the ordinance amendment was being
sought. Schumann noted that it was the goal to remain consistent with state
regulations and to also assist with development projects. Schumann also provided
the history of the ordinance with the City of Monticello.
Schumann explained that after City Council review, the DNR would have to
certify the ordinance.
ALISON ZIMPFER MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT FOR HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS IN THE
MISSISSIPPI WILD AND SCENIC RECREATIONAL RIVER OVERLAY
DISTRICT AS PROPOSED, BASED ON FINDINGS IN RESOLUTION PC -
2019 -026. PAUL KONSOR SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED,
3-0.
B. Public Hearing — Consideration of a request for Conditional Use Permit for
an approximately 875 square foot residential detached Accessory Use
Structure — Maior in an R-1 (Single -Family Residence) District. Applicant:
Mick Herold
Steve Grittman provided the report. He indicated that the applicant was seeking a
875 square foot accessory structure. The maximum size of the structure that could
be built with a CUP is 876 square feet. It was noted that the lot was heavily
wooded and the view of the proposed structure would not be noticeable. He
explained that all of the criteria for a Conditional Use Permit was met and
recommended approval with Exhibit Z comments.
Sam Murdoff opened the public hearing and invited the applicant to speak first.
Mick Herold, the applicant, introduced himself. Murdoff asked if the applicant
had reviewed the Exhibit Z conditions. Herold confirmed with no issues. Murdoff
asked about the removal of trees for the project. Herold indicated a small elm
would need to be removed and that was it.
Hearing no further comments, the public hearing was closed.
ALISON ZIMPFER MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. PC 2019-027
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR
A PROPOSED APPROXIMATELY 875 SQUARE FOOT STRUCTURE,
SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS IN EXHIBIT Z, AND BASED ON
FINDINGS IN SAID RESOLUTION. PAUL KONSOR SECONDED THE
MOTION. MOTION CARRIED, 3-0.
EXHIBIT Z
Mick Herold
Conditional Use Permit for Accessory Building — Major
9721 Gillard Avenue Northeast
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1. Accessory building space is to be utilized solely for the storage of residential personal
property of the occupant of the principal dwelling, and no accessory building space is to
be utilized for commercial purposes.
2. The accessory building shall be constructed to be similar to the principal building in
architectural style and building materials including color.
3. Access to the structure will remain on the property, with no rear yard driveway.
4. An updated certificate of survey illustrating the proposed structure and staking of
property lines and setbacks will be required at building permit to verify setback
requirements.
5. No overstory trees should be removed without City administrative approval.
6. Compliance with the comments of other staff and Planning Commission.
3. Regular Agenda
A. Consideration appoint Chairman Sam Murdoff to the Monticello 2040
Community Vision & Comprehensive Plan Technical Advisory Committee
PAUL KONSOR MOVED TO NOMINATE COMMISSIONER SAM
MURDOFF AS THE PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE TO
MONTICELLO 2040 COMMUNITY VISION + COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE. ALISON ZIMPFER SECONDED
THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED, 3-0.
B. Consideration of the Community Development Directors Report
Angela Schumann provided the Community Development Director's Report. She
noted that a special meeting would occur before the October Planning
Commission meeting for a Land Use Basic refresher.
4. Added Items
None.
5. Adjournment
SAM MURDOFF MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 6:41 P.M. PAUL
KONSOR SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED, 3-0.
Recorder: Jacob Thunander
Approved: October 1, 2019
Attest:
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Angela Schumann, Community Development Director
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