Planning Commission Minutes - 02/02/2022MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
Wednesday, February 2, 2022 - 6:00 p.m.
Mississippi Room, Monticello Community Center
Commissioners Present: Paul Konsor, Andrew Tapper, Alison Zimpfer, Eric Hagen, Teri
Lehner
Council Liaison Present: Charlotte Gabler
Staff Present: Steve Grittman (NAC), Ron Hackenmueller, Hayden Stensgard
1. General Business
A. Call to Order
Chairperson Paul Konsor called the regular meeting of the Monticello Planning
Commission to order at 6:01 p.m.
B. Consideration of approving minutes
a. Joint Workshop Minutes —January 4, 2022
ERIC HAGEN MOVED TO APPROVE THE JANUARY 4, 2022 JOINT
WORKSHOP MINUTES. ANDREW TAPPER SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, 5-0.
b. Regular Meeting Minutes — January 4, 2022
ERIC HAGEN MOVED TO APPROVE THE JANUARY 4, 2022 REGULAR
MEETING MINUTES. ANDREW TAPPER SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, 5-0.
C. Citizen Comments
None
D. Consideration of adding items to the agenda
ERIC HAGEN MOVED TO TABLE ITEM 3C IN THE REULAR AGENDA TO THE MARCH
11 2022 PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING. ANDREW TAPPER
SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, 5-0.
No additional items were added to the agenda.
City Planner Steve Grittman noted that the Planning Commission will hold a
special meeting on Tuesday, February 22, 2022.
E. Consideration to approve agenda
ERIC HAGEN MOVED TO APPROVE THE REGULAR MEETING AGENDA FOR
FEBRUARY 2, 2022. TERRI LEHNER SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY, 5-0.
2. Public Hearing
A. Public Hearing — Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit for Cross
Easement for Parking in the Central Community District (CCD)
Applicant: Bill & Penny Burt
Mr. Grittman provided an overview of the agenda item. The cross easement
for parking is between Rustech Brewing Company located at 105 W 3rd St in
Monticello, and the Schlenner Wenner & Co. parking lot located at 114 W 3rd
St. The cross easement is to ensure that Rustech Brewing will have ample
parking following their plans to expand their area within the building they
currently reside in. The Rustech location is limited in terms of parking spaces,
and the proposed Conditional Use Permit is a way to solve this concern. Staff
reviewed the request and recommends approval as it to complies with code
requirements for shared parking in the CCD.
Mr. Konsor noted this particular instance is different than other parking
arrangements in the downtown area as the lot being shared is across 3rd
Street. He asked if there are any safety concerns in that regard. Mr. Grittman
acknowledged that safety had been a considered during the review process,
but noted that there are other public parking lots in the downtown area that
serve businesses not on the same block as the parking lot.
Councilmember Charlotte Gabler asked if there was an area along 3rd Street
where sidewalk would be extended as there is a gap near the property
location of discussion. Chief Building Official/Zoning Administrator Ron
Hackenmueller said that he was not aware of plans to create more sidewalk
along 3rd Street.
Eric Hagen asked if there was a good way to keep track of conditional use
permits at the staff level to ensure agreements similar to the one discussed,
so they do not overlap in any way. Mr. Grittman said there is a way to track
conditional use permits and other agreements like this through the recording
process and filing at City Hall.
Alison Zimpfer asked if the lot requested to be used by Rustech for parking is
well lit. Mr. Grittman said that there is adequate street lighting and adequate
lighting can be seen from aerial images of the parking lot.
Mr. Konsor asked if the building use would change in the future, would the
conditional use permit be voided. Mr. Grittman confirmed and added that
one of the conditions of approval is that the uses stay the same for both
properties during the time of the conditional use permit, to maintain the
compatibility of business hours between both places.
Mr. Hagen asked about the recodification process mentioned for 2022 and
asked what the timeline for that would be. Mr. Grittman noted that was an
item planned to be discussed at a future date with the Planning Commission's
workplan.
Mr. Konsor opened the public hearing portion of the agenda item.
Andrew Tapper asked how it will be known to customers that the parking lot
is a usable space for patrons. Bill Burt, owner of Rustech Brewing Company,
said that there will be minimal directional signage to notify that the lot is
available for use. It would also be noted on social media platforms.
Mr. Konsor closed the public hearing portion of the agenda item.
PAUL KONSOR MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. PC 2022-03, APPROVING
A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR JOINT/SHARED PARKING FOR RUSTECH
BREWERY AS FOLLOWS: PARCEL ID 155-010-032020 (JOINT PARKING AREA),
PARCEL ID 155-010-035040 (BUSINESS LOCATION), SUBJECT TO THE
CONDITIONS IN EXHIBIT Z. ANDREW TAPPER SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUS, 5-0.
EXHIBIT Z
Conditions of Approval
Joint Parking for
PIDS 155-010-032020 (Schlenner Wenner) and 155-010-035040 (Rustech)
Building Permit reviews verify layout and use of the expansion area to substantially meet
that of the application.
2. Applicant verifies compliance with the requirements of the Brewery/Taproom limits for
production and.
3. The applicant meets the accessible parking space requirements.
4. The applicant and the owner of the subject parking lot execute and record an acceptable
instrument providing for the applicant's right to use the subject property for parking,
and the terms thereof.
5. Other conditions recommended by Staff or Planning Commission.
B. Public Hearing — Consideration of adopting 2022 City of Monticello Official
Zoning Map
Mr. Grittman provided an overview of the agenda item to the Planning
Commission and the public. There were seven (7) total rezoning ordinance
amendments approved by the City Council last year, and the action taken on
this item is done annually for the Monticello Zoning Map to reflect those
ordinance amendments.
ANDREW TAPPER MOVED TO RECOMMEND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO.
769, FOR THE 2022 CITY OF MONTICELLO OFFICIAL ZONING MAP, INCLUDING
SHORELAND/MWSRR/FLOODPLAIN CAMPANION MAP, BASED ON THE
FINDINGS IN SAID RESOLUTION. TERI LEHNER SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, 5-0.
3. Regular Agenda
A. Introduction of Fire Marshal Dan Klein & Fire Inspection Program Overview
Fire Marshal Dan Klein provided an overview of the agenda item. A presentation
was given to the Planning Commission and the public regarding the Fire
Inspection Program overview.
The presentation given by Mr. Klein was added to the agenda following the
meeting.
B. Consideration of Adopting Resolution PC -2022-05 and Resolution PC -2022-06, a
Resolution Finding that the Establishment of TIF Districts 1-42 and 1-43 and the
Proposed Conveyance of Certain Land by the City of Monticello Economic
Development Authority are Consistent with the City of Monticello
Comprehensive Plan (Monticello 2040 Vision + Plan)
Mr. Grittman provided an overview of the agenda item. The purpose of the
agenda item and the action taken by the Planning Commission was to certify that
the proposed project land use is consistent with the City of Monticello
Comprehensive Plan. There will be an opportunity at a later date for the Planning
Commission to review this project from a development standpoint (details,
aspects, etc.). Staff recommends adoption of both resolutions as they believe
this proposal is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
Mr. Konsor asked if these resolutions were to be approved, if it would restrict the
Planning Commission from further approvals or recommendations on this
proposal when it comes to the Planning Commission as a development. Mr.
Grittman said that the approval of this item will not restrict the proposal,
property, or Planning Commission in any way.
ALISON ZIMPFER MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION PC NO. 2022-05 AND
RESOLUTION PC NO. 2022-06, FINDING THAT THE ESTABLISHEMENT OF TIF
DISTRICTS 1-42 AND 1-43, AND TIF PLANS FOR TIF DISTRICT 1-42 AND 1-43 AND
LAND CONEYANCE THEREIN CONFORMS TO THE MONTICELLO COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN. ANDREW TAPPER SECONDED THE MOTION, MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY, 5-0.
C. Consideration of adoption of the 2022-2025 Planning Commission Workplan
Item 3C was tabled during discussion of Item 1D on agenda.
D. Consideration of the Community Development Director's Report
Mr. Grittman noted that the Community Development Director's Report is
located in the agenda as is, and staff welcomed questions from the
Commissioners.
4. Added Items
None
5. Adjournment
ANDREW TAPPER MOVED TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MONTICELLO
PLANNING COMMISSION. ALISON ZIMPFER SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY, 5-0, MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:06 P.M.
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Recorded By: Hayden Stensgard
Date Approved: April 5, 2022
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