Planning Commission Minutes 02-08-1971
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VILLAGE OF MONTICELLO
Monticello, Minnesota 55362
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Planning Commission regular mepting February Rth, lQ71, 8:30 A.M.
Those in attendance:
Robert Davis
Fr. p. Gearty
Fred Topel
Dale LUnf;witz
Larrv F1 ake
Bill Sandberg
Charles Tooker,
Jay Miller
Grant Schleif
'Win. Elliott, Eng.
P1anner
Bob Davis read letter from Charles Tooker regarding his relation-
ship with Beckman, Swenson & Assoc. Beckma1", Swenson will con-
tinue as contracting agent for 701 planning. Tooker will work
with B. S. & Assoc. as a consultant and do planning.
Charles Tooker presented population and economics report. Pointed
out that combined growtJh of Monticello Village and Township is
some more than 5a% in 10 years time. Explained trend of change
in area because of accessibility to Twin Cities. Discussion of
possibility of zoning in area adjacent to village in 2 mile limit.
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Motion by Fr. P. Gearty that township be contacted to have joint
representation for zoning and planning of area contiguous to
village limits. Invitation to be made by letter with copy of
to the municipal commission and county commissioners. Seconded by
Larry Flake. Carried.
Study of proposed zoning manual raised Question regarding lot
sizes as laid out. Note present Monticello lots are 1S6x165;
108qO SQ ft. County regulation for bunding site is 20,000 sq
ft. for non-lake shore property. Non-residential zoning requires
a minimum of one acre. An acre is 44,000 so. ft.
Zoning ordinance prnvides for multi pIe d1;.rel1ing anVl^mere in R 2
district, size limi.t controlled by lot size. Sugp:est tnat square
footap;e for multiple rlwelling be larger.
Article 3 - Regarding non-conform1..ng use of existi..ng husiness
such as inadequate T')arking. Provided for if business is sold to
operate as like business. Charley to amend pronosed ordinance
to nrovide for downtown area bW'liness to be covered by existing
municinal oarking lots.
Article 3 _ Section 3021. Conditional uses. CharleY" to define.
Discussion regarding Gary Pringle's and Melchert's roles in mun-
icipal commission hearings. Hearing 1..s March 24 - 25.
Special meeting of Planning Commission Tuesday, March 16, Q:30 A.M.
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Regular meeting scheduled for April 6th, 9:00 A.M., Tuesday.
Motion for adjournment by Larry Flake, seconded by Fr. P. Gearty.
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