Planning Commission Minutes - 03/01/2022MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, March 1, 2022 - 6:00 p.m.
Mississippi Room, Monticello Community Center
Commissioners Present: Paul Konsor, Andrew Tapper, Eric Hagen and Teri Lehner
Commissioners Absent: Alison Zimpfer
Council Liaison Present: Charlotte Gabler
Staff Present: Angela Schumann, Steve Grittman (NAC), Ron Hackenmueller, and
Hayden Stensgard
1. General Business
A. Call to Order
Chairperson Paul Konsor called the regular meeting of the Monticello Planning
Commission at 6:01 p.m.
B. Consideration of approving minutes
a. Joint Workshop Minutes — January 10, 2022
PAUL KONSOR MOVED TO TABLE THE JANUARY 10, 2022, JOINT
WORKSHOP MINUTES. ERIC HAGEN SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, 4-0.
C. Citizen Comments
None
D. Consideration of adding items to the agenda
None
E. Consideration to approve agenda
PAUL KONSOR MOVED TO APPROVE THE REGULAR MEETING CONSENT AGENDA.
ANDREW TAPPER SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY,
4-0.
2. Public Hearings
A. Consideration of an Amendment to the Citv of Monticello Zoning Ordinance for
adoption of The Pointes at Cedar Planned Development District and an
amendment to the Citv of Monticello Zoning Ordinance for amendment to the
boundary of the Freeway Bonus Sign Overlay District
Applicant: City of Monticello
City Planner Steve Grittman explained the status of this agenda item and that it
was not ready for decision, though a notice of public hearing was published.
Mr. Konsor opened the public hearing portion of this item, with no comments to
be heard, Mr. Konsor closed the public hearing. The public hearing will be
continued at the April 5, 2022, Planning Commission regular meeting.
PAUL KONSOR MOVED TO TABLE ACTION ON AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF
MONTICELLO ZONING ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION OF THE POINTES AT CEDAR
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AND AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF
MONTICELLO ZONING ORDINANCE FOR AMENDMENT TO THE BOUNDARY OF
FREEWAY BONUS SIGN OVERLAY DISTRICT TO APRIL 5T", 20221 AT 6:00 P.M.
B. Consideration of a request for preliminary plat of Otter Creek Crossing 711 and
8' Additions and an amendment to the Official Zoning Map for rezoning from
A -O to 1-1 (Light Industrial)
Applicant: City of Monticello & the Monticello Economic Development
Authority
Mr. Grittman provided an overview of the agenda item to the Planning
Commission and the public. There are two different areas within Otter Creek
Business Park that are planned to be platted as well as rezoning the southerly
parcel in the 8th Addition from A -O to 1-1 (Light Industrial). The platting of Otter
Creek 7th Addition will also accommodate the expansion of the stormwater pond
that is used in that area for future development.
Mr. Konsor asked if there was anything specific within Exhibit Z (Conditions of
Approval). Mr. Grittman did not note anything specific for approving this item.
Councilmember Gabler asked if this was a necessary step to proceed with
grading these parcels for future development. Mr. Grittman said this would
certainly help with that process and it would further prepare these lots for
potential development as well as current businesses in the area looking to
expand.
Andrew Tapper asked if there is land within the platting area that Suburban
Manufacturing owns. Mr. Grittman confirmed and noted that Suburban
Manufacturing will need to be co-signer of the plat.
Mr. Konsor opened the public hearing portion of the item.
Brad Barger of Suburban Manufacturing, Inc. said that the platting of this area
and changing the shape of the stormwater pond will help Suburban proceed with
a building expansion.
Kim Parchem, 10050 Darrow Avenue NE, Monticello, MN 55362, noted that his
property shares a line with the parcel to be rezoned from A -O to 1-1 and asked if
there was a way make to the southern part of the parcel residential. He also
requested that the buffer of trees along the property line stay intact to screen
the industrial area from the residential area. Mr. Grittman noted there is a
specific buffer requirement for industrial land that is adjacent to residential and
when development occurs, that buffer will be a requirement. Community
Development Director noted the setback on the industrial yard facing residential
is 50 feet as well as the landscape buffer Mr. Grittman mentioned.
Mr. Konsor closed the public hearing portion of the agenda item.
ANDREW TAPPER MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. PC 2022-011,
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF THE PRELIMINARY PLAT, BASED ON THE
FINDINGS IN THE ATTACHED RESOLUTIONS, AND SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS
IN EXHIBIT Z. TERI LEHNER SECONDED THE MOTION, MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY, 4-0.
PAUL KONSOR MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. PC 2022-0121
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF THE OF THE PRELIMINARY PLAT, BASED ON THE
FINDINGS IN THE ATTACHED RESOLUTION, AND SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS OF
EXHIBIT Z. ANDREW TAPPER SECONDED THE MOTION, MOTION CARRIED
UNAIMOUSLY, 4-0.
ANDREW TAPPER MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. PC 2022-013,
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT TO THE MONTICELLO
OFFICIAL ZONING MAP FOR REZONING FROM A-0 (AGRICULTURE -OPEN SPACE)
TO 1-1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) DISTRICT FOR OUTLOT F, OTTER CREEK CROSSING,
BASED ON THE FINDINGS IN THE ATTACHED RESOLUTION AND SUBJECT TO THE
CONDITIONS OF EXHIBIT Z. TERI LEHNER SECONDED THE MOTION, MOTION
CARRIED UNNIMOUSLY, 4-0.
EXHIBIT Z
Conditions of Approval
Preliminary Plat (Plat Area 2) of Otter Creek Industrial Park
1. All proposed easements shall be subject to review and approval by the City Engineer.
2. As a current owner in the plat, Suburban Manufacturing will be required to sign the plat,
with any consents to plat as necessary.
3. Plats are subject to the review of the Wright County Surveyor.
4. Additional drainage and utility easement shall be provided along Lots 1 and 2, Block 1 of
Plat Area 2 for stormwater purposes at the discretion of the City Engineer.
5. Additional drainage and utility easement is required for the existing stormwater pipe
along the southern portion of the proposed Lot 3, Block 1, per the direction of the City
Engineer.
6. Compliance with the comments of the City Engineer's letter dated February 24, 2022.
7. Final plats are approved and filed in accordance with the requirements of the Monticello
Subdivision Ordinance.
8. Considerations of other Staff and the Planning Commission.
EXHIBIT Z
Conditions of Approval
Preliminary Plat — Plat Area 3 of Otter Creek Industrial Park
1. All proposed easements shall be subject to review and approval by the City Engineer.
2. Plats are subject to the review of the Wright County Surveyor.
3. Compliance with the comments of the City Engineer's letter dated February 24, 2022.
4. Final plats are approved and filed in accordance with the requirements of the Monticello
Subdivision Ordinance.
5. Considerations of other Staff and the Planning Commission
C. Consideration of Amending the City of Monticello's Subdivision Ordinance,
Section 152.027—Procedure for Final Plat, and Section 152.061—Easements
Applicant: City of Monticello
Community Development Director Angela Schumann provided an overview of
the agenda item. The first amendment staff proposed was an amendment to the
subdivision ordinance on procedure for final platting. The current time frame of
recording a final plat within 100 days of council approval. Ms. Schumann also
noted that 365 days to record an approved plat is standard in surrounding
communities.
The second amendment to the subdivision ordinance is in regard to easements.
Staff recommended an amendment to require a 12 -foot drainage and utility
easement along all plat perimeters.
Mr. Konsor opened the public hearing portion, hearing no comments, Mr. Konsor
closed the public hearing.
Eric Hagen asked how this would affect the current properties that do not have
the 12 -foot easement along all perimeters. Ms. Schumann noted that this
amendment will not impact previously platted lots but will reflect what staff is
already practicing in review and recommendations on plat documents.
ANDREW TAPPER MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. PC 2022-014
RECOMMENDING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF MONTICELLO SUBDIVISION
ORDINANCE, SECTION 152.027—PROCEDURE FOR FINAL PLAT, AND SECTION
152.061—EASEMENTS, BASED ON THE FINDINGS IN SAID RESOLUTION. TERI
LEHNER SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, 4-0.
D. Consideration of an Amendment to the Monticello 2040 Comprehensive Plan,
Chapter 4, "Mobility and Connectivity" as related to Roadway Classification
and Traffir
Applicant: City of Monticello
Ms. Schumann provided an overview of the agenda item and City Engineer Matt
Leonard addressed the Planning Commission and the public on the specific
amendments and why they are necessary.
Mr. Leonard explained the current classification system of the roads in
Monticello and explained the minor changes in those classifications as part of the
Monticello 2040 Comprehensive Plan. School Boulevard is listed as a minor
arterial and it is anticipated that School Boulevard would move from city to
county jurisdiction. Other adjustments include updating the future of routes to
be added in the Monticello area.
Mr. Konsor asked why it is important to make sure this chapter of the
Comprehensive Plan is corrected. Mr. Leonard said the maps is used to
determine right of way designation on roads and future classifications of the
roads are a factor into creating those right of ways including their design
standards.
PAUL KONSOR MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. PC 2022-0151-
RECOMMENDING
022-015,RECOMMENDING AN AMENDMENT TO THE MONTICELLO 2040 COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN, CHAPTER 4, "MOBILITY AND CONNECTIVITY" AS RELATED TO ROADWAY
CLASSIFICATION AND TRAFFIC, BASED ON THE FINDINGS IN SAID RESOLUTION,
WITH THE ADDITION OF CHANGING TO LOCAL DESIGNATION ON THE MAP TO
THE COLOR GREY. ANDREW TAPPER SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY, 4-0.
3. Regular Agenda
A. Consideration to adopt a Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello Finding that the Proposed Sale of Certain Land by the City of
Monticello Economic Development Authority is Consistent with the City of
Monticello's Comprehensive Plan.
Ms. Schumann provided an overview of the agenda item. The item is in regard to
the future sale of certain land to Suburban Manufacturing, Inc. for their future
expansion. Planning Commission is asked to review this proposed sale and
determine whether it is consistent with the City of Monticello's Comprehensive
Plan. Staff's recommendation is to adopt the resolution, as the expansion
creating both jobs and tax base is consistent with the Monticello Comprehensive
Plan goals and strategies identified in the staff report.
PAUL KONSOR MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. PC 2022-016, FINDING THAT
THE PROPOSED SALE OF CERTAIN LAND BY THE CITY OF MONTICELLO ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IS CONSISTENT WITH THE CITY OF MONTICELLO'S
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. ANDREW TAPPER SECONDED THE MOTION, MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, 4-0.
B. City Engineer's Report
City Engineer Matt Leonard gave a presentation to Planning Commission and the
public on city and regional transportation improvements scheduled in the future.
This presentation has been added to the Planning Commission Agenda on the
City of Monticello's website following the meeting.
C. Consideration of Adopting 2022-2025 Planning Commission Workplan
Ms. Schumann gave an overview of the agenda item. A special was scheduled to
be held in February to discuss the item. The meeting was not held due to
schedule conflicts. Staff received written comments from the Planning
Commissioners that have been incorporated into the workplan. The Planning
Commissioners have had sufficient time to review and submit additional
comments for action to be taken on the item.
PAUL KONSOR MOVED TO ADOPT THE 2022-2025 PLANNING COMMISSION
WORKPLAN AS DRAFTED. ANDREW TAPPER SECONDED THE MOTION, MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, 4-0.
D. Community Development Director's Report
Ms. Schumann provided an overview of the agenda item.
4. Added Items
None
S. Adjournment
ANDREW TAPPER MOVED TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MONTICELLO
PLANNING COMMISSION. TERI LEHNER SECONDED THE MOTION, MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY, 4-0, MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:45 P.M.
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Recorded By: Hayden Stensgard
Date Approved: April 5, 2022
ATTEST:
Ange'Fa-5chun�ahn, Cpmmunity Development Director