Planning Commission Minutes - 04/05/2022MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, April 5, 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: Angela Schumann, 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 6:05 p.m.
B. Consideration of approving minutes
a. Joint Workshop Minutes — January 10, 2022
ALISON ZIMPFER MOVED TO APPROVE THE JANUARY 10, 2022 JOINT
WORKSHOP MEETING MINUTES. TERI LEHNER SECONDED THE
MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, 5-0.
b. Regular Meeting Minutes — February 2, 2022
ALISON ZIMPFER MOVED TO APPROVE THE FEBRUARY 2, 2022
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES. PAUL KONSOR SECONDED THE
MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, 5-0.
c. Special Meeting Minutes — February 22, 2022
ALISON ZIMPFER MOVED TO APPROVE THE FEBRUARY 22, 2022
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES. ANDREW TAPPER SECONDED THE
MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, 5-0.
d. Regular Meeting Minutes — March 1, 2022
ALISON ZIMPFER MOVED TO APPROVE THE MARCH 1, 2022 REGULAR
MEETING MINUTES. TERI LEHNER SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, 5-0.
C. Citizen Comments
None
D. Consideration of adding items to the agenda
Community Development Director Angela Schumann demonstrated how to
access the agenda page on the City of Monticello's webpage to the Planning
Commissioners and the public.
No items were added to the agenda.
E. Consideration to approve agenda
ANDREW TAPPER MOVED TO APPROVE THE AGENDA FOR THE APRIL 5, 2022
REGULAR MEETING. PAUL KONSOR SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY, 5-0.
2. Public Hearings
A. Consideration of Amendment to Conditional Use Permit for Co -location of
Antenna Including Revision/Repair on an Existing Telecommunication Antenna
Support Structure in the Industrial and Business Campus (IBC) District
Applicant: Michael Clust
City Planner Steve Grittman provided an overview of the agenda item to the
Planning Commission and the public. The amendment to the conditional use
permit is required to make the revisions to the antenna tower necessary. All the
added equipment relevant to this request, with the exception of the meter, will
be within the fenced in area that surrounds the antenna tower. The meter will be
mounted on an already existing piece of equipment outside of the screened area.
Chairperson Paul Konsor asked if this request is specifically focused on the
revisions and updating of the equipment on the tower. Mr. Grittman confirmed.
Mr. Konsor subsequently asked why this request is required to go through the
review process through the Planning Commission and City Council. Mr. Grittman
clarified that this review is standard for antenna towers to have the opportunity
to review the changes requested so they are not drastic in both the areas of
visual change, as well as operational changes.
Eric Hagen asked for clarification of the proposed platform to be installed. Mr.
Grittman clarified the platform is for the new operating equipment assisting the
added equipment on the top of the tower. The platform is to ensure a separation
between the ground and the equipment.
Mr. Konsor opened the public hearing portion of this agenda item.
Public Comment
Jeff Haley, 1537 Cherry Tree Road, Noblesville, Indiana 46062, was present on
behalf of the applicant and noted he was open to answer any questions.
Mr. Konsor closed the public hearing.
ERIC HAGEN MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. PC -2022-017 RECOMMEDING
APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR CO -
LOCATION OF ANTENNA INCLUDING REVISION/REPAIR ON AN EXISTING
TELECOMMUNICATION ANTENNA SUPPORT STRUCTURE IN THE INDUSTRIAL AND
BUSINESS CAMPUS (IBC) DISTRICT, BASED ON THE FINDINGS IN SAID
RESOLUTION AND SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS IN EXHIBIT Z.
Ms. Schumann noted that this item is anticipated to be on the April 25, 2022 City
Council agenda for final approval.
B. Consideration of an Amendment to a Conditional Use Permit for a Planned Unit
Development for Installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in the Pine
Street Sub -District of the Central Community District (CCD)
Applicant: SMJ International, LLC.
Mr. Grittman provided an overview of the agenda item to the Planning
Commission and the public. The location of discussion is a part of a PUD that was
adopted as a conditional use permit more than a decade ago. For the time being,
the current proposed charging stations will be exclusive to Tesla Motor's
vehicles. This change in available parking on site, does not affect the allowance
for minimal parking. The applicants are proposing the transition of eight normal
parking spaces on site to these charging stations. The applicant has noted that
with the installation of the equipment necessary, there will be two trees
removed. The applicant has intentions of replacing the trees that will be
affected. Since this use is not accessory to the primary uses within the PUD, this
request is being addressed as a new primary use on site as a motor fuel station.
The applicants will be entering into a ground lease for the location proposed.
Mr. Konsor asked about how this would change the snow clearing plan on site.
Mr. Grittman noted that this has not been addressed and would encourage that
question to be directed to the applicant.
Mr. Konsor asked if this approval opens the door for any and all electric charging
stations to be installed anywhere in this parking lot. Mr. Grittman clarified that
this approval is specific to the site plan provided by the applicant.
Mr. Konsor asked how the utility boxes will be screened. Mr. Grittman
mentioned that the equipment will be ground mounted and will be subject to
the standards of other ground mounted utility boxes.
A question regarding the storage of vehicles at the charging stations was posed.
Mr. Konsor opened the public hearing portion of the agenda item.
Public Comment
Austin Barkley, 3500 Deer Creek Road, Palo Alto, California 94304, on behalf of
Tesla, addressed the Planning Commission. There is what is called an "idle fee"
for Tesla Vehicles to be charged with if their vehicle is fully charged and still
occupying a charging station to disincentivize overnight parking and similar
matters.
Mr. Hagen asked what the draw was for this location to be selected. Mr. Barkley
noted the proximity to the freeway, as well as the use of the commercial stores
in the area. The charging stations take roughly 30 minutes to complete, and the
timing works well with grocery shopping and etc.
Mr. Barkley mentioned as well that for the time being, these stations are
exclusive to Tesla vehicles, but in the future, it has been made a priority to
increase access to other electric vehicle brands.
Andrew Tapper asked if there was needed change in electrical access on site to
power the charging stations. Mr. Barkley clarified that they have been in
constant contact with Xcel Energy to prepare and execute the increase in power
to the site.
Mr. Konsor closed the public hearing.
ALISON ZIMPFER MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. PC -2022-018,
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT FOR A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT FOR INSTALLATION OF AN
ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION IN THE PINE STREET SUB -DISTRICT OF THE
CENTRAL COMMUNITY DISTRICT, BASED ON THE FINDINGS IN SAID RESOLUTION
AND SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS IN EXHIBIT Z. ERIC HAGEN SECONDED THE
MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, 5-0.
C. Consideration of Rezoning to a Planned Unit Development, Development Stage
Planned Unit Development and Preliminary Plat of Country Club Manor First
Addition, a Proposed 30 Unit Twin -Home (60 Housing Units) Development in
the R-3, Medium Density Residential District
Applicant: Headwaters Development, LLC.
Mr. Grittman provided an overview of the agenda item to the Planning
Commission and the public. The three components of the item included requests
for rezoning to Planned Unit Development, Development Stage Planned Unit
Development and Preliminary Plat of Country Club Manor First Addition. The
developer has proposed this project in phases, whereas the first phase will be
the construction of the 30 twin -home buildings, followed by the construction of
an apartment building to be on the same 16+ acre property. The applicant has
noted a request for PUD flexibility in building separations on site as they are
currently 10 feet apart at their closest points, 2 feet less than the recommended
distance of 12 feet. The other flexibility request involves the standard setbacks of
the twin homes in the front yard and back.
Mr. Grittman pointed out there is additional opportunity on the site for the
developer to add landscaping to both screen the development from Interstate
94, as well as the adjacent neighborhood to the North of the site. A number of
trees are anticipated to be removed from the site during development, and as
the City's zoning ordinance defines, four of the major trees will need to be
protected or replaced.
Mr. Tapper asked if the townhomes are exclusive to senior living. Mr. Grittman
confirmed that it was a 55+ development and that the town homes are intended
to be rentals.
Mr. Hagen addressed the note on the garage size on the twin home project and
that he would like to see the minimum size of 450 sq ft be confirmed in the
development plans.
Ms. Gabler asked if the brick or stone material on the front of the townhomes in
their building elevations met code requirements. Mr. Grittman said the amount
shown most likely does not, though an exact calculation has not been done yet
to ensure.
Ms. Gabler asked if the 7th street property line would include a berm or standard
plantings for screening purposes. Mr. Grittman said staff would certainly
welcome a berm, but the property itself does not seem to be capable of
including a berm on that property line. The yards will be screened, but a berm is
not likely in that location.
Ms. Gabler asked if they were slab homes and that the yards or homes
themselves would not encroach on any right of ways or easements involving
Interstate 94 to the South and 7th Street West to the North. Mr. Grittman
confirmed both questions.
Mr. Konsor asked if the extension of the noise wall from the North along 1-94.
Mr. Grittman said that it was his understanding this proposal would not qualify
for the extension of the noise barrier.
Ms. Gabler asked if MN DOT has had the opportunity to review this preliminary
plat. Ms. Schumann said that it is standard practice for MN DOT to review
preliminary plats. Other than minor suggestions, to this point, staff has not
received their formal review letter.
Mr. Konsor asked if there was a recently approved project on the northeast
corner of 7th Street West and Elm Street. Mr. Grittman confirmed that there is an
already approved 28 -unit twin home development that is likely to be underway
this Spring.
Ms. Gabler asked if there is trail or sidewalk along both sides of 7th Street West.
Mr. Grittman clarified that there is not currently.
Ms. Gabler asked if a traffic study had been completed for this project. Ms.
Schumann clarified that there was a traffic study included in the agenda packet.
Ms. Schumann also mentioned that the City of Monticello's PARC Commission
has made it a priority to work with the developer in constructing a trail along the
South of 7th Street West to connect with Elm Street.
Mr. Konsor opened the public hearing portion of this agenda item.
Public Comment
Brian Nicholson of Headwaters Development, LLC. (Applicant) addressed the
Planning Commission and the public. This will be the second development
Headwaters has done in Monticello, the first being Willow's Landing on the East
end of town. Mr. Nicholson noted that this development will be a 55+ age
exclusive project. The majority of the construction for this project will occur off
site as well. The intention is to minimize noise issues and traffic during
construction of the town homes.
Ms. Gabler asked how drastically removing one or two units to space the
buildings out better would affect the project. Mr. Nicholson said that it does
affect the project as changing unit counts will affect not only the affordability
aspect of the project, but as well as the Tax Increment Financing plan that is also
a component of the development.
Mr. Nicholson clarified that Headwaters is willing to cooperate with the City on
the amount of brick or stone on the facades of the town homes as well as the
landscaping and screening.
Public Comment
Jason Thompson, 25 Fairway Drive, Monticello, MN 55362, expressed concerns
regardin screening along 7th Street West as well as the added traffic along that
street. Mr. Grittman noted that the intention is for the applicant to provide an
updated landscaping plan to show plans for landscaping/screening/buffer areas
along 7th Street West.
Mr. Konsor mentioned the public comment submitted by mail that was included
in the agenda packet and its concern for car lights shining in windows of the
neighborhood lining the north of 7th Street West.
Ms. Schumann clarified that 71h Street is categorized as a collector road, designed
to handle large amounts of traffic. Collector roads within the City, such as School
Boulevard, have been able to maintain traffic levels and support for multi -family
residential districts.
Mr. Konsor asked for clarification on whether the screening with fence along the
North side of 7th Street West would be dealt with under the discretion and
responsibility of each property owner. Ms. Schumann confirmed.
Commissioner Zimpfer excused herself from the meeting at 7:25 p.m.
Mr. Thompson asked if the City has plans to widen 7th Street as part of this
project. Ms. Schumann clarified that at this time, there is no proposal to widen
the 7th Street. If at any time there is an intention to widen 7th Street, adjacent
property owners would be notified in sufficient time.
Ms. Schumann noted that it is the City's intention to have trail or sidewalk on
both sides of all collector roads within the City of Monticello to provide safer and
efficient routes for pedestrians.
Mr. Thompson asked if there was a set timeline for development the proposal of
discussion. Mr. Konsor said that this is the first stage in the development project
and the start of the project will likely be in the summer or fall of 2022.
Ms. Schumann mentioned there are four billboards located on the property
currently, and this development will include the removal of those non-
conforming structures.
Public Comment
Jack Nelson, 8 Center Circle, Monticello, MN 55362, noted that there is a culvert
for run-off in the vicinity of where the stormwater pond in proposed to b within
this development. Mr. Nelson also expressed concerns of traffic increasing as
well as the capacity of the water treatment plant in Monticello. He also
expressed interest in extensive screening along 7th Street West.
Ms. Schumann clarified that as of now, there is no concerns regarding the
capability of the City's current water treatment facility. As development
continues in the near future, this aspect will be monitored in preparation for any
adjustments necessary.
Mr. Hagen expressed interest in an updated dimensional rendering to show the
proposed screening along 7th Street West. Traffic is something that is not as
easily managed, but screening can be better managed to help accommodate the
existing neighborhoods in the area.
Mr. Tapper noted he visited the site prior to the meeting and believed that with
the lack of residential area along 7th Street, the speed of traffic might be faster
than if the properties along that road were all developed.
Public Comment
Kurt Hartner, 1201 Golf Course Road, Unit 201, Monticello, MN 55362,
emphasized that he is encouraging the development of this proposal and
expressed relief hearing from the developer that much of the construction will
be off site. Mr. Hartner said this would be a great time to extend the sound
barrier along 1-94 and was curious to where the City will dump snow once this
land is developed.
Mr. Konsor closed the public hearing portion of this agenda item.
Mr. Hagen noted he was comfortable to proceed to motions with the addition of
staff and the developer to review the capability of adjusting the location of one
of the access points to avoid try to avoid headlight issues with the adjacent
neighborhoods.
ANDREW TAPPER MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. PC 2022-0191
RECOMMENDING THE APPROVAL OF REZONING OF OUTLOT A, COUNTRY CLUB
MANOR TO COUNTRY CLUB MANOR FIRST ADDITION PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT, BASED ON THE FINDINGS IN SAID RESOLUTION. ERIC HAGEN
SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY, 4-0.
ERIC HAGEN MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. PC 2022-020,
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF COUNTRY CLUB
MANOR FIRST ADDITION, BASED ON THE FINDINGS IN SAID RESOLUTION AND
SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS IN EXHIBIT Z INCLUDED THE ADDED CONDITION
TO REVIEW AND CONSIDER AN ADJUSTMENT TO THE PROPOSED ACCESS POINTS
TO EDUCE HEADLIGHT DISTURBANCE TOWARDS THE RESIDENTIAL
NEIGHBORHOOD TO THE NORTH, BOTH DURING DEVELOPMENT AND POST
DEVELOPMENT. TERI LEHNER SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY, 4-0.
ERIC HAGEN MOVED TO ADOPT REOSLUTION NO. PC 2022-0211
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF THE DEVELOPMENT STAGE PUD FOR TWIN
HOME PORTION OF THE PROPOSED COUNTRY CLUB MANOR FIRST ADDITION,
BASED ON THE FINDINGS IN SAID RESOLUTION AND SUBJECT TO THE
CONDITIONS IN EXHIBIT Z AS DESCRIBED IN DECISION #2. PAUL KONSOR
SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Ms. Schumann noted this item is tentatively scheduled to move forward at the
April 25, 2022 City Council regular meeting.
D. Consideration of an Amendment to Planned Unit Development of
Featherstone, Development Stage Planned Unit Development for Featherstone,
Development and Final Stage Planned Unit Development and Preliminary and
Final Plat of Featherstone 6th Addition, a 21 unit single-family residential
development, and Rezoning to R-1 for Outlot A, Lots 1-11, Block 1, Lots 1-7,
Block 2, and Lots 1-3, Block 3 of the proposed plat of Featherstone 6th Addition
and Rezoning to PUD for Outlot B, Featherstone 6th Addition.
Applicant: Gold Nugget Development, Inc.
Mr. Grittman provided an overview of the agenda item to the Planning
Commission and the public. The remaining land located within the development
area will be outlots for future development. The future development to the
South will include connection of the road system to 85th Street NE. The
amendment to the PUD being requested is in regard to Outlot B of Featherstone
6th Addition due to the future development plans being changed from
townhomes to single-family homes. Outlot C as part of this development
includes roughly 80 acres of light industrial and commercial development. Mr.
Grittman provided an overview of the conditions of approval as part of Exhibit Z
in the agenda item.
Mr. Tapper asked what is considered community commercial when referring to
the 10 acres designated to it in the southwest corner of the development. Mr.
Grittman clarified that community commercial is a land use designation from the
Monticello Comprehensive Plan and is similar to the uses in the current B-2 and
B-3 zoning districts.
Mr. Konsor opened the public hearing portion of the agenda item.
Horst Graser of Gold Nugget Development, LLC., addressed the Planning
Commission and the public. It is intended by the developer, Novak -Fleck Inc., to
not develop the commercial and industrial land as part of Outlot C within the plat
and leave that area open for a new developer to complete the process. The same
is intended for Outlot B on the preliminary plat.
Mr. Graser expressed concerns for two of the conditions of approval. The
request to create an outlot for the stormwater pond in the middle of the
preliminary plat. Mr. Graser believed this condition should be discussed at a later
date with whoever develops the industrial Outlot C or the residential Outlot B.
The other condition was the requirement for a privacy fence along the West
property line between Outlot C and the development to the East of that. Mr.
Graser believed the fence was not something that needed to be constructed at
this time of current development.
Mr. Hagen asked if there was a named developer of Outlot B. Mr. Graser
believed there was a purchase agreement in the works for a new developer to
build on Outlot B.
Mr. Konsor asked who would be required to build a privacy fence. Mr. Graser
clarified that his request is for whoever the next developer is, to be required to
build the fence, but not at this time and not by Novak -Fleck Inc.
Mr. Hagen asked staff to clarify the necessity of the fence at this time. Mr.
Grittman clarified that the lack of space along the property line is limited to the
point where a landscape buffer might be difficult to construct.
Mr. Graser questioned the necessity for the boundary fence at this time. Mr.
Grittman noted that a screening fence is normally split 50/50 between the two
property owners and because there is not a second property owner within the
development, it was recommended that the fence be required as part of this
development.
Mr. Graser said he did not want the fence discussion to cause problems with this
development, the intention was to provide opportunity for the Planning
Commission to discuss who should be required to build the fence. Mr. Graser
believed that it should be whoever develops the industrial land to the West of
the residential.
Ms. Schumann noted that there was stormwater plan provided by the developer
as part of their application materials and recommended the conditions of
approval stand as is to provide the City Engineer flexibility to decide what will be
necessary in terms of stormwater management once the rest of the property is
developed.
Ms. Schumann further explained that number 6 within the conditions of approval
can stand as is or be amended to include the opportunity for a drainage and
utility easement to access and maintain the stormwater pond rather than the
creation of an outlot, with discretion to the City Engineer. Mr. Graser agreed to
the potential amendment to condition number 6.
Ms. Schumann noted that the Planning Commission and the public have been
given an updated plat document that was entered into the agenda following the
meeting.
PAUL KONSOR MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. PC 2022-0221
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO A PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT FOR FEATHERSTONE, INCLUDING ALL OF THE PROPOSED PLAT OF
FEATHERSTONE 6T" ADDITION, BASED ON FINDINGS IN SAID RESOLUTION AND
SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS IN EXHIBIT Z, INCLUDING UPDATED APPROVAL
CONDITIONS #6, WHICH INCLUDES THE OPPORTUNITY FOR THE OPTION OF A
DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT AND AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CITY
ENGINEER, AND #2e (11), TO STATE EASTERLY WHERE THE TERM WESTERLY IS.
ANDREW TAPPER SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY,
4-0.
The amended conditions of approval noted in the first motion carried over to the
remaining motions pertaining to this agenda item.
PAUL KONSOR MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. PC 2022-0231
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF FEATHERSTONE 6T"
ADDITION, BASED ON THE FINDINGS IN SAID RESOLUTION AND SUBJECT TO THE
UPDATED CONDITIONS IN EXHIBIT Z. ANDREW TAPPER SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, 4-0.
PAUL KONSOR MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. PC 2022-0241
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A DEVELOPMENT STAGE PUD FOR
FEATHERSTONE 6T" ADDITION OUTLOT A. LOTS 1-11, BLOCK 1, LOTS 1-7, BLOCK
21 AND LOTS 1-3, BLOCK 3 AND OUTLOT B, BASED ON THE FINDINGS IN SAID
RESOLUTION AND SUBJECT TO THE UPDATED CONDITIONS IN EXHIBIT Z.
PAUL KONSOR MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. PC 2022-025
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF REZONING TO R-1 FOR FEATHERSTONE 6T"
ADDITION OUTLOT A, AND LOTS 1-111 BLOCK 1, LOTS 1-7, BLOCK 2, AND LOTS 1-3
BLOCK 3. TERI LEHNER SECONDED THE MOTION.
The Planning Commission recessed at 9:46 p.m.
The Planning Commission resumed their regular meeting at 9:53 p.m.
E. Consideration of an Amendment to an Interim Use Permit for
Extraction/Excavation of Materials in the B-3 (Highway Business) and the B-4
(Regional Business) Districts
Applicant: City of Monticello
Ms. Schumann provided an overview of the agenda item to the Planning
Commission and the public. The main goal for the amendment to the interim use
permit proposed was to allow for multiple contractors to take away excavated
materials from the already existing area approved for the interim use permit. The
access area and removal routes remain as previously approved.
Mr. Konsor asked if the removal of Dundas Road was included in the work taking
place under the existing interim use permit. Ms. Schumann clarified that it was
not included in what is currently being removed from the site.
Mr. Konsor opened the public hearing portion of the agenda item. Mr. Konsor
closed the public hearing portion of the agenda item.
PAUL KONSOR MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. PC 2022-0261,
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO AN INTERIM USE PERMIT
FOR EXTRACTION/EXCAVATION OF MATERIALS IN THE B-3 (HIGHWAY BUSINESS)
AND THE B-4 (REGIONAL BUSINESS) DISTRICTS, BASED ON THE FINDINGS IN SAID
RESOLUTION AND SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS IN EXHIBIT Z. TERI LEHNER
SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, 4-0.
F. Consideration of an 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 an amendment to
the boundary of the Freeway Bonus Sign Overlay District
Applicant: City of Monticello
Mr. Grittman provided an overview of the agenda item to the Planning
Commission and the public. A presentation accompanied the posted materials in
the agenda. This presentation has been added to the agenda page as part of the
record.
A zoning work group was formed in November of 2021 to begin discussion and
development of what was to be included and left out of the ordinance language.
The group was made up of City staff, representatives from the City Council,
Planning Commission, and PARC Commission, and some landowners within the
newly formed zoning district. The group maintained focus on goals incorporated
in The Pointes at Cedar Small Area Plan as well as working to create a review
process for potential development. Mr. Grittman said there is a note in the
report that inconsistency found in this proposed district to the goals of the Small
Area Plan is grounds for denial. The group also worked to form design features
specific to the proposed sub -districts within The Pointes at Cedar Planned
Development District, Populus, Tilia and Quercus. Mr. Grittman noted items the
Zoning Ordinance Work Group had requested for minor amendment within the
draft.
The companion request to the adoption of the zoning ordinance is amending the
boundary of the freeway bonus sign overlay district. The northern portion of The
Pointes at Cedar area is currently located in the bonus district. It is the intention
to remove all parcels located in The Pointes at Cedar area as the freeway bonus
sign district is inconsistent with the proposed zoning ordinance (PCD).
Ms. Gabler asked if there were specific items/standards that are consistent
throughout the sub -districts. Mr. Grittman said there are both theme elements
that are consistent as well as standards items such as parking, signage, lighting
etc. are consistent throughout all districts.
Mr. Tapper asked what would happen if there were to be something missing in
this ordinance amendment and it needs to be corrected in the future. Mr.
Grittman clarified that it would be an amendment to the zoning ordinance
process that has been in place. Mr. Grittman clarified that there is enough
flexibility in these districts to accommodate development to a certain extent,
without being inconsistent with the standards of any given sub -district.
Mr. Tapper asked why the boundary of the Freeway Bonus Sign Overlay District is
drawn the way it is. Ms. Schumann clarified that the boundary was designed to
accommodate business that are close to the freeway and interchange of
Interstate 94 and TH 25.
Mr. Konsor opened the public hearing portion of the agenda item.
Mr. Konsor closed the public hearing portion of the agenda item.
ANDREW TAPPER MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION PC 2022-0271
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 8XX FOR AMENDMENT TO THE
MONTICELO ZONING ORDINANCE CHAPTERS AND SECTION RELATING TO THE
POINTES AT CEDAR DISTRICT (PCD), INCLUDING ADOPTION OF AN AMENDMENT
TO THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP FOR THE BOUNDARIES OF THE POINTES AT
CEDAR DISTRICT, BASED ON THE FINDINGS IN SAID RESOLUTION AND SUBJECT
TO THE CORRECTIONS AND VERIFICATIONS NOTED BY STAFF IN THE MEETING
ON APRIL 5, 2022. TERI LEHNER SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY, 4-0.
ANDREW TAPPER MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. PC 2022-028,
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 8XX FOR AMENDMENT TO THE
MONTICELLO ZONING ORDINANCE FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE BOUNDARY TO
THE FREEWAY BONUS SIGN OVERLAY DISTRICT, BASED ON THE FINDINGS IN SAID
RESOLUTION. TERI LEHNER SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY, 4-0.
3. Regular Agenda
A. Consideration of Adoatine Resolution No. PC 2022-29, Finding that the
Establishment of TIF District 1-44 is Consistent with the City of Monticello
Comprehensive Plan (Monticello 2040 Vision + Plan)
Ms. Schumann provided an overview of the agenda item to the Planning
Commission and the public. Washburn Computer Group is planning for a 40,000
sq ft expansion at their current location on the corner of Fallon Avenue and
Chelsea Road. Ms. Schumann noted that the decision for this agenda item is
strict to the consistency with the Comprehensive Plan.
PAUL KONSOR MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION PC 2022-029, FINDING THAT THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF TIF DISTRICT 1-44 AND TIF PLAN FOR TIF DISTRICT 1-44
CONFORMS TO THE MONTICELLO 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. TERI LEHNER
SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, 4-0
B. Community Development Director's Report
Ms. Schumann provided an overview of the agenda item to the Planning
Commission and the public.
4. Added Items
None
5. Adjournment
PAUL KONSOR MOVED TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MONTICELLO
PLANNING COMMISSION. ANDREW TAPPER SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY, 4-0. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 10:52 P.M.
Recorded By: Hayden Stensgard S'
Date Approved: May 18, 2022
ATTEST:
Angela Schumon} , (ori munity Development Director