Planning Commission Minutes 04-05-1994
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REGULAR MEETING. MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, April 5, 1994 . 7 p.m.
Members Present: Cindy Lemm, Richard Martie, Jon Bogart, Brian Stumpf, and
Richard Carlson
Members Absent: None
Staff Present:
Gary Anderson, Jeff O'Neill, Rick Wolfsteller, Ollie Koropchak,
and Steve Grittman
1. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Cindy Lemm at 7 p.m.
2. A motion was made by Richard Carlson and seconded by Jon Bogart to
approve the minutes of the regular meeting held on March 3, 1994. Motion
carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Richard Carlson and seconded by Jon Bogart to
approve the minutes of the special meeting held March 28, 1994. Motion
carried unanimously.
3.
Public Hearing---Consideration of amendments to the zoning- map and
consideration of amendments to the comprehensive plan for the City
relating- to rezoning- of the property known as "The Everg-reens" and relating-
to establishing- a comprehensive land use plan for the Klein property.
Applicant. Emmerich/Kiellberg-/Klein.
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4. Public Hearing---Consideration of amendments to the zoning- map of the City
relating- to rezoning- of certain properties from their current desig-nation to I-
I Oi~ht industrial) zoning- desig-nation. Applicant. Monticello Plannin~
Commission.
Jeff O'Neill, Assistant Administrator, described the proposed zoning map
amendments relating to the site formerly known as "The Evergreens," and
reviewed the proposed land use configuration for the Klein property, and
then outlined possible amendments to the comprehensive plan. He also
described the Industrial Development Committee's position on the proposed
rezoning.
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The greatest concern with the development of the Klein property is the 1-2
(heavy industrial) land to the north. According to the City Planner, despite
the fact that the 1-2 and the R-3 land uses will be in direct contact with
each other, the Planner has indicated that isolation can be achieved through
proper design of the development area. With the proper extension of
roadways isolating residential traffic from the industrial traffic, and
through installation of berms, landscaping, and fencing, an adequate,
practical level of isolation can be achieved.
A video of multi-family sites versus industrial sites versus single family
uses was submitted for Planning Commission review. The video showed
where these uses are existing and are compatible in New Hope.
Cindy Lemm then opened the public hearing.
The IDC recommendation was presented by Ollie Koropchak. Ron Hoglund
gave the Monticello Chamber of Commerce recommendation.
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Dave Klein indicated that the likelihood of his property developing under 1-
2 (heavy industrial) is quite unlikely, as the potential for multi-family
and/or single family has greater potential than that of 1-2 (heavy industrial)
zoning.
Mary Micke appreciated the video versus the maps and suggested that the
Planning Commission members table the request to check with the New
Hope planner and business and apartment owners to gain their input in
regard to this rezoning request.
John Lundsten indicated he was not present at the March 24, 1994, special
Planning Commission meeting. He has just returned to Minnesota on
April 4, 1994, and would like more time to explore the request. He asked
that the Planning Commission take no action on the Hoglund/Lundsten
property, but they could take action on the Kjellberg/Klein rezoning
property as they see fit.
Jay Johnson asked that the Planning Commission members consider the
Kjellberg/Klein proposal as it exists versus including it with the Hoglund!
Lundsten properties.
Steve Johnson stated the Planning Commission members should look at the
industrial needs first and then, secondly, at residential, as industrial pays
for the residential services in this community.
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Cindy Lemm then closed the public hearing and opened the meeting for
further comments from the Planning Commission members.
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Planning Commission members appreciated the Industrial Development
Committee and the Chamber of Commerce comments. They were intent to
down-zone as you leave 1-2 property to R-l zoning districts. They recognize
the importance of School Boulevard needing to develop sooner or as soon as
the R-l uses develop. They also recognize the need of School Boulevard to
continue all the way to Highway 25. They asked Consulting Planner, Steve
Grittman, to review the buffer strip as used to down-zone from heavy
industrial (1-2) zoning into an "R" zoning district. They asked that City
staff look into obtaining the City of New Hope's information on 1-2 (heavy
industrial) zoning to R-3 (multiple family use) existing buffer strip zones.
There being no further information from the Planning Commission
members, a motion was made by Richard Carlson and seconded by Richard
Martie to table the amendments to the zoning map and consideration of
amendments to the comprehensive plan for the City relating to the rezoning
of the property known as "The Evergreens. " Voting in favor: Cindy Lemm,
Richard Carlson, Richard Martie, Brian Stumpf. Abstaining: Jon Bogart.
City staff is to provide additional information at their next regularly
scheduled meeting on May 3, 1994. At that time, information should be
received from suburban communities which have experienced this type of
zoning transition.
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Continued Public Hearine:--Consideration of a variance reQuest to allow
installation of a pylon sie:n that exceeds 32-ft hie:h maximum. Applicant,
McDonalds Corporation.
Jeff O'Neill, Assistant Administrator, explained McDonalds' request is back
before them with their request to allow a sign that exceeds the 200 sq ft
maximum and to allow a sign to exceed the 32-ft sign height requirement.
The proposed sign square footage must meet the minimum sign square
footage requirement. The sign height as proposed, 60 ft, exceeds our
maximum 32-ft sign pylon sign height allowed.
Steve Grittman, Consulting Planner, indicated the 32-ft sign height above
the center of 1-94 would be adequate. If it was raised to 60 ft in height, it
would be in contrast to the other existing pylon signs in the area.
Research on the process for the sign permit when it was built fonnd that
the Building Official issued a sign permit for the 60-ft sign height and the
excess sign square footage. The assumption was that the sign height was
measured 32 ft above the center of Highway 25 in the area where the sign
was located.
Chairperson Cindy Lemm then opened the public hearing.
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Jerry Roper, McDonalds Corporation, explained the McDonalds request to
be allowed to replace their existing outdated sign with a new sign, which
would be of less sign square footage but would still be above the 32-ft
maximum sign height.
Cindy Lemm then closed the public hearing and asked for further input
from the Planning Commission members.
A motion was made by Richard Carlson and seconded by Richard Martie to
deny the variance request to allow a sign height in excess of the 32-ft
maximum allowed. Upon further discussion from Planning Commission
members, this motion was withdrawn.
A new motion was made by Jon Bogart and seconded by Richard Martie to
allow the sign without need for the variance, as the sign height proposed
today is the same as originally presented and approved in 1979.
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Continued Public Hearing--Consideration of a conditional use permit
allowing minor auto repair and open and outdoor storage in a B-3 (highway
business) zone. Applicant. Milton Olson.
Jeff O'Neill, Assistant Administrator, explained that Mr. Olson had not
completed his plans at this time and asks that it be continued until the next
regularly scheduled meeting.
Cindy Lemm then closed the continued portion of the public hearing and
asked for a motion from the Planning Commission members.
A motion was made by Jon Bogart and seconded by Richard Martie to
continue the public hearing for the conditional use permit allowing minor
auto repair and open and outdoor storage in a B-3 (highway business) zone.
Motion carried unanimously.
7. Public Hearing--Consideration of amendment to Section 3-4 rGl of the
zoning ordinance which further defines minimum floor area reQuirements
for the various styles of single family residential structures. Applicant,
Monticello Planning- Commission.
Steve Grittman, Consulting Planner, explained the research which he
compiled for a proposed ordinance amendment. The ordinance amendment
would address any other type of house styles in addition to the single and
two family house styles which is already addressed by the zoning ordinance.
Cindy Lemm then opened the public hearing.
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There being no input from the public, Cindy Lemm then closed the public
hearing and asked for further discussion from the Planning Commission
members. Planning Commission members asked if they received any input
from the builders. No further input was received from the builders with a
recommendation by the Planning Commission members that they continue
consideration of this ordinance amendment to Section 3-4 [G] of the zoning
ordinance that further defines minimum floor area requirements for the
various styles of single family residential structures until the next regularly
scheduled meeting, May 5, 1994, 7 p.m., to allow additional time for City
staff to get back to the builders and see how these requirements would
affect proposed houses with their various house styles to be built in the city
of Monticello.
Additional Information Item
1. Set the next tentative date of the Monticello Planning Commission meeting
for Tuesday, May 3, 1994, 7 p.m.
Consensus of the five Planning Commission members present was to set
this date as the next regular meeting date.
There being no further business, a motion was made by Richard Martie and
seconded by Brian Stumpf to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 10:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Ga Allele son
Zoning Administrator
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