Planning Commission Minutes 12-03-2019 (Special Meeting)MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING - MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, December 3rd, 2019 — 4:30 p.m.
Academy Room, Monticello Community Center
Council Members Present: Jim Davidson and Charlotte Gabler
Council Members Absent: Mayor Brian Stumpf, Bill Fair, and Lloyd Hilgart
Commissioners Present: Sam Murdoff, Marc Simpson, John Alstad, Paul Konsor, and
Alison Zimpfer
Staff Present: Angela Schumann, Steve Grittman (NAC), Ron Hackenmueller
1. General Business
A. Call to Order
Sam Murdoff called the Special Joint Meeting of the Planning Commission and
City Council to order at 4:30 p.m.
2. Regular Agenda
A. Consideration of a Concept Stage Planned Unit Development proposal for a
building addition on two lots in the IBC (Industrial and Business Campus)
District
Applicant: Ultra Machining Company
Angela Schumann introduced the meeting to the boards, staff, and UMC
representatives. Steve Grittman reviewed the staff report. It was noted that a
Planned Unit Development would be needed to facilitate the project. The reason
the project would require a PUD is because there is a lot line that divides the new
addition from the existing addition. Also, a PUD would also consider the height
of the building, which is expected to fluctuate between 40 and 50 feet. In an
industrial district, the maximum height is 30 feet.
Grittman explained that the purpose of the Concept Stage PUD is to provide the
applicant with feedback to be able to make a Development Stage PUD
application.
Grittman explained that the comprehensive plan designation was consistent with
the use the applicant was proposing. It was also noted that the site plan
demonstrated adequate parking.
Grittman opened the meeting for comment from the Commissioners.
Discussion regarding the two parcels and the ability to combine the parcels to
avoid the PUD. Grittman explained that it was possible to combine the lots, but a
plat or other zoning actions would be necessary. Discussion also occurred
regarding subdividing the parcels if they were to combine them and then need to
split them again in the future.
It was noted that no Wild and Scenic District, Shoreland, or wetlands were
present on the site.
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It was understood that any future expansion of the buildings after the expansion of
UMC would require a PUD amendment.
Building materials were also discussed. Grittman responded that the applicant has
indicated a mix of materials such as architectural metal, tip up concrete panels,
and window treatment.
Stormwater discussion pursued. The applicant noted that they would utilize an
existing pond on site for most of their stormwater.
A landscaping plan and photometric would be supplied at a future land use
application.
Grittman opened the discussion to the applicants to speak.
Tim Dolan, Decklan Group, noted the importance of receiving valuable feedback
prior to an official land use application.
The timeline for the project to commence would be in March or April with a
December 2020 Certificate of Occupancy. It was explained that the existing
building would be kept up and re -painted to match the new building. UMC also
has been making renovations to their existing building such as installing
mechanical equipment and equipment upgrades.
Interior space design was discussed.
Sam Murdoff wanted to make sure that the applicant ensures that access points
would be adequate.
Surrounding land uses and future projected businesses were discussed for the
area.
3. Adjournment
SAM MURDOFF MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 5:14 P.M. PAUL
KONSOR SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED, 7-0.
Recorder: Jacob Thunander
Approved: Ja uary 7th, 2020
Attest:
Angel Schu Ummunity Development Director
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