Joint PC City Council Minutes 10-21-19MINUTES
SPECIAL/JOINT MEETING - MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION AND CITY
COUNCIL
Monday, October 21, 2019 - 5:00 p.m.
Mississippi Room, Monticello Community Center
Commissioners Present:
Commissioners Absent:
City Council Present:
City Council Absent:
Staff Present:
1. Call to Order
Sam Murdoff, John Alstad, Marc Simpson, Alison Zimpfer, Paul
Konsor
None
Brian Stumpf, Jim Davidson, Bill Fair, Charlotte Gabler, Lloyd
Hilgart
None
Angela Schumann, Steve Grittman (NAC), Ron Hackenmueller
Brian Stumpf called the special joint meeting of the Monticello Planning Commission
and City Council to order at 5 p.m.
2. Roll Call
3. School to Chelsea Small Area Studv
Steve Grittman introduced the topic. He noted that a concept design was created in
response to recent developer request for a portion of the site. The site is a 100 acre site
bounded by School Boulevard, Chelsea Road, Edmonson Avenue, and Cedar Street.
There are seven adjoining properties to the site.
Grittman provided background for the R-4 district and the criteria for allowing multi-
family in an area. He noted that it was created in response to the IRET project. Grittman
reminded the boards of the recent Buchholz Group concept stage PUD proposal.
NAC developed a concept sketch plan to the boards for preliminary feedback and review.
Grittman explained several principles and objectives behind the development of the
concept sketch. Grittman also highlighted a master plan for the area. It included housing
(high density — affordable, market rate), townhouse development, and senior living and
care. It also demonstrated a concept pond design, open space and trails, and a public
plaza space.
Grittman explained that most development proposals would likely need a PUD to
proceed, but not always as there is direct access to public streets.
It was noted that public comment from adjoining properties was received. Aldi's and
Custom Sheet Metal were not present during these meetings.
The boards discussed in further detail the concept. Questions included parking location
for commercial development (interior or exterior to lot). Grittman explained that
development proposals would likely differ from the concept site in some form.
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Discussion around the following were discussed: public parking, stormwater management
and retaining ponds, traffic lights and roundabouts, and road upgrades. Discussion
continued regarding the development of Big Box retailers. Grittman noted that the site
could accommodate a Big Box retailer, but that other areas may need to be identified in
the City.
Lastly, Grittman explained next steps.
Brian Stumpf asked if anyone from the public would like to speak. There were no
comments heard.
Staff welcomed edits and suggestions to the concept design.
4. Adiournment
Brian Stumpf adjourned the meeting at 6:07 p.m.
Recorder: Jennifer Schreiber
Approved: �f
Attest:
City Administrator
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