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City Council Agenda Packet 01-10-2022AGENDA WORKSHOP — MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL, PLANNING COMMISSION, EDA, PARC Monday, January 10, 2022 — 4:30 p.m. Monticello Community Center Call to Order 2. 4:30 p.m. Discussion on Block 52 Redevelopment Opportunity 3. 6 p.m. Discussion on Proposed COVID-19 Vaccination Policy 4. Adjournment Block 52 Redevelopment Opportunity Workshop January 10, 2022 1 Mississippi Room 14:30 PM Purpose: Review a redevelopment concept for Block 52 presented by the Buchholz Group within the context of the community's adopted Goals for Downtown, Block 52 and the Walnut Steet Corridor. Goals to accomplish: 1. Reconnect policymakers with the Goals for Downtown and Block 52 revitalization as provided in: • Monticello 2040 Vision + Plan • 2017 Downtown Small Area Plan • Walnut Street Corridor Plan • CCD Zoning 2. Provide preliminary guidance to the developer on their Block 52 proposal 3. Provide direction on Walnut Street Improvements 4. Review and discuss next steps and general timeline Outline: 1. Overview the goals for Downtown and specifically for Block 52 • Context established by the 2017 DSAP, reconfirmed in the Monticello 2040 Plan • Each level of planning provides greater detail and guidance 2. Review downtown Block 52 redevelopment efforts to -date 3. Developer presentation 4. Seek preliminary guidance for developer on the following plan components: • Proposed uses • Building orientation • Building architecture and materials • Site improvements — landscaping, patios, etc. • Parking • Connection to the public realm —sidewalks, parks, art 5. Summarize comments 6. Discuss guidance for Walnut Street 7. Outline next steps and explain the complexity of the project • City board roles in the redevelopment project Board Guidance: In preparation for the meeting, board members are asked to review thoroughly the supporting data. The information, particularly that in highlight in the City documents, illustrates the goals and outcomes identified for Downtown, Block 52 and the Walnut Corridor. Understanding this background information will allow members to offer informed direction to the developer. Please note that Monticello 2040 and the Downtown Small Area Plan offer broad-based guidance on the forms and design for the redevelopment, the zoning standards which will control physical development. What is most critical to evaluate in the developer's proposal is how the development responds to the goals for Downtown and the Block and less about the spatial orientation of the project. Supporting Data: A. Monticello 2040 Vision B. Monticello 2040 Plan, Excerpts C. 2017 Downtown Small Area Plan, Excerpts D. Walnut Street Corridor Plan E. Monticello Zoning Ordinance, Excerpts F. Developer's Narrative G. Developer's Concept H. Public Ownership Exhibit Monticello 2040 - VISION + PLAN - PHASE ONE I JANUARY 2020 This first phase of the Comprehensive Plan process, the Visioning phase, included a community engagement process to identify common values, growth aspirations and a vision to inform the planning direction for the next 20 years. The vision, value statements and preferred development scenario will serve as the foundation for creating the new Comprehensive Plan during the second phase of the planning process. The Comprehensive Plan provides a set of goals, policies and strategies for achieving Monticello's vision for the future. 11 In 2040 the City of Monticello is an inclusive community focused around sustainable growth while maintaining its small-town character. Monticello is a Mississippi River town known for its schools, parks, biking and walking trails and vibrant downtown. Monticello is an evolving, friendly and safe community that respects the quality of its environment, fosters a sense of belonging and connection, encourages a healthy and active lifestyle and supports innovation to promote a prosperous economy. A safe, clean, and beautiful community supported by caring and helpful residents. A network of parks, open space and trail connections that provide recreation opportunities. An inclusive community welcoming people of all ages, races, religions and ethnic backgrounds. A diversified and strong local economy competitive at regional, state and national levels. A vibrant downtown that embraces the River and provides a focal point for the community. A healthy community focused on physical and mental health and wellness of its residents. A range of attainable housing options in terms of type, cost, and location. A respected school and education system serving the community. A balanced land use and transportation framework that provides options and connectivity. A thriving arts and culture scene that reflects the creativity of the community and supports a sense of place. Monticello 2040 - VISION + PLAN - PHASE ONE I JANUARY 2020 Development Assumptions 0 Sustainability - Focus on sustainability, open space and wetland preservation throughout City. Q Infill Development - New service commercial and light industrial infill. Q Conservation Neighborhoods - Single-family housing developed as conservation subdivisions in a clustered fashion mitigating impacts to sensitive areas. Q Industrial Expansion - Full build out and expansion of Otter Creek Industrial Park and growth around future Interchange. Q Multi -Family Housing - New multi -family infill development near core of downtown and other focus areas. 0 New School - New elementary and middle school campus with environmental focus. Q Downtown - Downtown plan implementation thriving with new commercial, mixed-use and public realm improvements. Q Mississippi River - Focus on River with new access, connections and rive rfront trail. 0 New Employment Center - New industrial business park developed around new interchange with green technology, renewable energy, manufacturing and other uses. 0 Xcel Facility - The Xcel Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant is licensed through 2030 and will seek relicensing to 2040. Q Annexation Area - Portions of the Orderly Annexation Area are designated as an Urban Reserve for future development. Development would likely include conservation single-family cluster subdivisions. Note: The Preferred Scenario guidance and mapping provided in the Vision Report will be further refined during the Comprehensive Plan process. This map is not the City of Monticello's final Land Use Plan. This map provides initial guidance for the next phase of the project, the Comprehensive Plan, and will be further detailed and refined. D INCREMENTAL, SUSTAINABLE Growth Scenario The preferred development scenario is the result of community feedback on the four previous scenarios and the community's vision. The community envisions Monticello in 2040 as an environmentally and economically sustainable community that has experienced strong, balanced growth. Key Preferred Scenario Aspects Downtown Focus 6 Industrial and Employment Q New School 0 Conservation Neighborhoods Otter Creek Industrial Park M —I pr- "FA- ft - Technology, Renewable Energy, OManufacturing & Distribution Warehousing ILI Potential School Site with U Retail and Commercial Trails and Open Space AN H , Multi -Family 10-18 Unit/Acre Commercial/Residential Mix (Neo Traditional) Development Residential (South) 8-10 Units/Acre �A Downtown Mixed Use 10-18 Unit/Acre '. LRegionalOriented� Commercial _ ..W I- L vicCommercial Light Industria Infill DOWNTOWN MIXED-USE (DMU) The Downtown Mixed -Use designation applies to the area of Monticello commonly known as the Downtown and further identified in the 2017 Downtown Monticello "Small Area Plan". This designation includes a commitment to retain Broadway as Monticello's Main Street, supporting existing businesses, improving connections to and relationship with the River, and creating new downtown housing opportunities along Walnut and Cedar Avenues. The purpose is to create a Downtown that is lively throughout the day and into the evening at all times of the year. Typically uses include retail, restaurants, local serving offices and services, as well as residential uses above the ground floor. Some ground floor residential uses may be allowed along Walnut, Cedar, 3rd or 4th Streets among others, subject to the location and discretion of the City. Commercial • Retail • Offices • Personal Services • Professional Services • Restaurants/Cafes • Recreation and Entertainment Residential • Multi -Family Residential Recreational • Parks/Playgrounds Primary Mode Pedestrian -friendly streetscape AVehicular (slow speeds) Secondary Mode G�b Bicycle facilities and parking 11 Transit or shuttle service • Density - 25+ units/acre (Medium to High Density Residential) • Floor Area Ratio (FAR) 0.50 to 4.0 • Height - Up to 6 stories • Lot Area - N/A Hyl 2018 Correlating J Zoning District CCD Community Commercial District («(« LAND USE, GROWTH AND ORDERLY ANNEXATION LAND USE, GROWTH AND ORDERLY ANNEXATION GOALS Listed below are the land use goals which were informed by the Community Vision. For the complete set of policies and strategies for the goals refer to the Implementation Chapter. GOAL 1: GROWTH AND CHANGE A City that prioritizes growth inward by concentrating development activities within the existing cityboundaries and grows or develops into the OrderlyAnnexation Area only when development is proposed or planned contiguous to city boundaries, sensitive open space lands are protected and thoughtfully incorporated into the development pattern, and the land is serviced by appropriate utility and transportation systems. MENOL GOAL 2: COMPLETE NEIGHBORHOODS A City that prioritizes growth inward by concentrating development activities within the existing city boundaries and grows or develops into the Orderly Annexation Area only when development is proposed or planned contiguous to city boundaries, sensitive open space lands are protected and thoughtfully incorporated into the development pattern, and the land is serviced by appropriate utility and transportation systems. Successful, vibrant commercial centers and corridors that can adapt over time and provide a place for shopping, services, civic activities, entertainment, and arts and culture. GOAL 4: REVITALIZED MIXED-USE DOWNTOWN A revitalized mixed-use downtown that embraces the River and serves as the heart of the community and focus of civic activity that is lively throughout the day and night consisting of a variety of dining, shopping, recreation, celebrating, gathering and living opportunities. ii L 5: ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT CENTERS Monticello as a strong and growing regional employment center including a variety of economic sectors established as the preferred location for manufacturing, technology, research, and development, and home to a diverse mix of businesses and industries. An open space"frame around and woven throughont►c�mplemented by the Mississippi River, Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park, other local and regional parks, trails and recreation areas which together protect the City's natural resources, lakes, wetlands and woodlands, and provide opportunities for recreation, enhance visual beauty, and shape the City's character. MONTICELLO 2040 VISION + PLAN 95 Background and Purpose The purpose of this Plan is to attract and direct investments on the core blocks of Downtown Monticello, MN over the next 10 years. The Plan advocates for solidifying Downtown as the heart of the community with a series of coordinated public and private investments. Together, these investments will create a human -scaled environment that encourages gathering, socializing, visiting and enjoying on a daily basis - throughout the year. The improvements outlined in this Plan aim to build on the unique qualities of Monticello to make the Downtown yet more attractive to those who have chosen to live and do business in the community. Specifically, the Plan seeks to promote Broadway Street as a storefront district with restaurants and specialty retail, celebrate the River for its recreational, connective and economic qualities, reinvigorate a downtown housing market with multiple, appropriately scaled, infill projects, and improve the experience of Pine Street for all users. The plan is ambitious, but achievable. Over time and upon completion, the plan would usher in up to 500 new units of downtown housing, new restaurants overlooking the river, and unique retail and services on Broadway. Momentum can be established in the next few years. Primary projects to be completed within five years include: redevelopment of Block 52, Walnut Street connection to River Street and infill housing on Walnut Street. Implementation of this Plan will create two legacies. The first will be a revitalized Downtown with an economy and attractions that benefit all residents of Monticello. Equally important, however to the physical improvements described above will be the legacy of new partnerships and civic cooperation that are essential to and will result from coordinated actions. The ideas set forth in this Plan come from the vested interest of the Monticello community through a broad public outreach effort. The realization of these ideas rely on a coordinated, cooperative, and active public sector working in tandem with an entrepreneurial private sector The result will be a lively Downtown for all in Monticello, a place that embodies both its history and future aspirations. Goals � 0 0 weodtlw FFU E] I,. .�� 4 Improve Pine Street for All Users C STI C" Shift the Center of Town to Walnut and Broadway Encourage Small and Medium Scaled Investments "` _X City of Monticello Downtown Small Area Plan I Executive Summary 0 NOTE:7his illustration depicts new deveopment on both private and public properties. The plan does not i Tu compel private property owners to change anything regarding how they use their land. Rather, the Plan is a /i� t. guide for change if the property owner chooses to do so. Please see page—for an illustration of the Master Plan as it applies to publicly held properties only. The City will endeavor to work with' existing business who wish to remain, revitalize and expand in the downtown.- City of Monticello Downtown Small Area Plan I Executive Summary 0 Downtown is For Everyone Downtown Monticello is and shall remain the heart of the community. It is the birthplace of the City and the focus of civic activity. This Plan builds off those foundational qualities with a clear vision for the future of the core blocks of Downtown. The vision includes a commitment to retaining Broadway as Monticello's Main Street, supporting existing businesses, improving connections to and relationship with the River, and creating new downtown housing opportunities along Walnut and Cedar Avenues for existing and new Monticello residents. The Plan envisions a Downtown that is lively throughout the day and into the evening, 12 months of the year. A downtown that serves many purposes for many people - including dining, recreation, celebrating, gathering, shopping and living. Illustrative Master Plan The Plan above describes a potential long term build out of the core blocks of Downtown Monticello. Character Areas Similar to the Embracing Downtown Plan, the Plan divides the study area into four different character Areas. The purpose of this is to create sub -areas in downtown, each with its own identity and purpose and direction. The character areas are developed based on their context and their future role in the downtown. Typically each character area is a mix of uses, but also has a dominant use. Character Area: Riverfront A redesigned Park with an amphitheater and better relationship to Downtown will help connect the River to Downtown Character Area: Walnut Street and Cedar Street Walnut and Cedar Streets will fill in with new housing (2-4 stories) that adds to the market strength of downtown and provides additional housing choices for new and existing residents of Monticello. Their intersections with Broadway will be improved to make it easier to walk to the Riverfront Character Area: Broadway Monticello's Main Street will transition over time from a street with primarily services, to one with unique retail and restaurants. t Character Area: Pine Street (TH 25) The community will reclaim Pine Street by maintaining it's width and adding pedestrian amenities and local serving commercial uses. City of Monticello Downtown Small Area Plan I Executive Summary 0 Frameworks Land Use, Open Space and Transportation are the three frameworks that organize and define the physical environment. As with systems in the human body, each must function independently - and together with - the others. If one fails, they all fail. This is why it is important to understand frameworks as individual systems that must function as part of a single Downtown. The Plan is also divided into frameworks in order to allow different agencies, departments, and investors act in concert with each other. This will help ensure public and private investments are coordinated, less risky, and more publicly acceptable. Framework: Open Space and Parks (Primary recommednations) • Improve Riverfront Parks to accommodate more programming and events • Redesign Walnut Street and River Street to allow for park extention during events • Convert vacant lots on Broadway to small pocket parks • Utilize River islands for additional natural park space • Create pedestrian refuges or enhanced building entry ways on the corners of blocks along Pine Street • Enliven open spaces with public art wherever possible Framework: Access and Circulation • Emphasize connectivity throughout the Core, with pedestrian and bike friendly streets, a complete sidewalk system, and connectivity to the in -town neighborhoods. • Promote a "complete streets" policy that balances the needs of all users in the Downtown. • Manage and improve the grid system to support connectivity and access throughout Downtown • Work with MnDOT to improve Pine Street for users of Downtown Monticello, including additional signals, maintaining the River Street signal and supporting an additional river crossing • Improve pedestrian crossings of Broadway at Walnut and Cedar to improve access to the Riverfront • Reconnect Walnut Street with River Street Framework: Development and Land Use • Riverfront District with destination restaurant and entertainment uses, as well as housing • Broadway District with shopfront retail and restaurant uses beneath housing and offices • In -town neighborhoods extend to Walnut and Cedar Street with new infill housing 2-4 stories (apartments and townhouses) Additional recomendations are included in the Framewoirks Section pages 25-32 :N 9 Open Space and Parks J 7� Access and Circulation Development and land Use Immediate Next Steps and Implementation 1. Improve the physical environment with streetscape, benches, programming, and art. 2. Bolster Broadway with a facade improvement program and retail recruitment. 3. Aggressively market development opportunities such as Block 52 and infill housing on Walnut and Cedar Street 4. Enact the appropriate policies, programs and incentives that enable the type of development described in the Plan. How is This Plan Related to the Embracing Downtown Plan and the Comprehensive Plan? In 2010, the City of Monticello completed the "Embracing Downtown Plan". The full area considered to be "Downtown Monticello"extends from Interstate I-94 to the Mississippi River, and generally from Cedar Street to Maple Street. The Embracing Downtown Plan was adopted as an appendix to the Comprehensive Plan. Changes in the retail marketplace overall, and more specifically market changes and reinvestments in downtown Monticello, have created a need to develop a new planning perspective for the core blocks of the downtown. This document therefore is an update to the 2008 Monticello Comprehensive Plan and to the Embracing Downtown Plan for the Downtown. This Plan will replace the Embracing Downtown plan as an appendix to the Comprehensive Plan. City of Monticello Downtown Small Area Plan I Executive Summary 0 Project Goals I Shift the Center and Double Down on Broadway. Over time the travel and use patterns of Downtown have changed - altering the overall experience of downtown. Up until 1960, despite Broadway's designation as a State Highway (152) most travel was local. However, as the region grew, Monticello became a crossroads - thereby burdening Broadway and Pine Street with high volumes of through traffic and widened streets. Today, the Broadway / Pine Street intersection is one of the most traveled intersections in the region. Whereas that quality makes for great visibility, it also makes for a poor pedestrian experience and poor access to adjacent properties. Broadway, west of Pine Street, is relatively lightly traveled and unlike Broadwway east of Pine Street, it has retained its pedestrian scale. Furthermore, the City has developed successful parks at the end of Cedar Street and Walnut Street. Therefore, an opportunity exists to fully extend Walnut and Cedar Street down to the park and grow the downtown mercantile district towards the riverfront along Broadway. Improve the Pine Street Experience for Everyone. Whether passing through Monticello along Pine Street (TH 25), trying to cross Pine Street by foot, or going to a business along Pine Street, the experience of using Pine Street is generally a negative one for all users. The environment of Pine Street projects a negative image and it is a divider between the east and west side of the town. Whereas Pine Street will always be a heavily traveled street, it does not need to be a negative experience. The community can take it back, claiming it for more appropriate development types, making it safer, more pleasant, and attractive for all users. Lots of Small Investments, a few medium ones and just one or two big ones. Monticello, despite it's growth, is proud to be a small town. Small towns develop charm and character through a series of small incremental investments that together add up to help a place become memorable and beloved. Simple investments such as new awnings, improved lighting and well maintained landscaping can make a big impression. Small buildings that fit on vacant parcels or otherwise underutilized land can happen quickly - adding vitality to a community. By promoting a high quantity of smaller investments (1/4 block and smaller) and medium scaled redevelopment projects (up to 1/2 block in scale), the Downtown will become more diverse, more lively, more responsive and adaptable to changes in the market place. A few medium scaled investments, warranted by a strong market or a strategic need, are important and valuable. But they should be carefully scaled and implemented so as to not disrupt the fragile fabric of the small town. r 11 Engage and love the riverfront. Go beyond the Swan. Great places have unique assets that differentiate them from others. Monticello has the Mississippi River. This defining feature can be further utilized to the benefit of Monticello residents and businesses. A riverfront that is well connected with blue and green trails, is publicly accessible and is activated throughout the day and the year can become a defining feature for the City and an important driver of economic activity. City of Monticello Small Area Plan I Goals and Objectives Character Areas: Purpose The Plan divides the study area into four different Character Areas. The purpose of this is to create sub- areas in downtown, each with its own identity and purpose and direction. The character areas are developed based on their context and their future role in the downtown. Typically each character area is a mix of uses, but also has a dominant use. eWalnut Street JEW- 1114�=r Q Broadway 0 Pine Street How does the Plan Balance Flexibility with Predictability The Plan describes a Vision for Downtown as a lively place with pedestrian scaled spaces and building. The Plan favors human scaled spaces over vehicular scaled spaces; multiple small investments over single large investments and coordinated actions over individual directions. The Plan is based on time -tested approaches to town building and urban design as well as the strong sentiments received in the public process. This vision is described in words and illustrations throughout the document. Generally, the Character Area Section uses illustrative drawings to describe the feel and image of a place while the Frameworks section generally uses conceptual diagrams that convey broad ideas and concepts. Together, the Plan gives directions for how to arrange buildings, infrastructure and open space so the resulting ensemble is consistent with the Vision. The use of both illustrative, precise, and diagrammatic illustrations is intentional in an effort to create predictability and offer flexibility. This is a long range plan that relies on a multitude of investors working in a coordinated manner. Therefore the correct balance of predictability and flexibility is important because a balance of predictability and flexibility attracts investment while the lack of predictability and flexibility repels investment. Adoption of this Plan by City Council is intended to be a strong statement of predictability because it sets in motion several public actions designed to implement the Vision of the Plan. So, while the Plan (in locations) is exact and precise, it recognizes that the end result may or may not look exactly like the illustrations because individual investors and developers will interpret the Plan slightly different, each adding their own expertise and nuance to the Plan. This is encouraged because it will add richness and nuance to the end result. City of Monticello Downtown Small Area Plan I Character Areas M Riverfront Riverfront Character Area: The and recomendations guidelines on this page pertain to the area colored on this diagram Perspective from Walnut street, looking across a redesigned West Bridge Park Despite being a town born on the River, the Downtown does not take great advantage of its unique location. Broadway is a block removed from the Riverfront and the main connection to the River, Walnut Street, ends in a staircase. The entry experience to Monticello from the north is mundane with vacant properties and a thick wall of trees that obscures potential views to public spaces and Downtown. The Riverfront Character Area will become a proud new public gathering space for Downtown Monticello that compliments Broadway and the full Monticello Park System. The Plan recommends redesigning the riverfront parks so they are more visible, accessible, active and flexible and promoting development that takes advantage of access to the river. A new park will be capable of handling larger crowds for events, and will be more accessible and usable on a daily basis with additional amenities and features designed for everyday use. The Plan promotes access to the riverfront by extending Walnut Street to connect to River Street. It will be designed as a multi- use street that can be closed for farmers markets, gatherings, and other events. The Plan recommends and leveraging public property of Block 52 to create a new signature development with market rate housing and a destination restaurant or entertainment use overlooking the park and the river. Public parking is maintained on Block 52 and added to River Street. existing _r Bridge Park River St Block 52 Broadway Site Sections Through Block 52 and West Bridge Park 0 Redesign Riverfront parks to ©Encourage new housing include more active events and surrounding the riverfront programming in West Bridge Park parks on vacant and (amphitheater, water feature, underutilized parcels concessions) and passive uses in Maintain and improve the east bridge park. 0 intersection at River Street 0 Add parking and sidewalks to and Pine Street. River Street 0 Improve the underpass of OStreet Reconnect Walnut Street to River design Pine Street at the River. with a that allows Walnut Street be for © Consider a seasonal bridge to used to the island to provide events and park expansion. additional recreational OWork with the private sector to activity to east and west create a signature development Bridge park on Block 52, with market rate housing and a restaurant that overlooks the Park Precedent Images City of Monticello Downtown Small Area Plan I Character Areas Broadway Broadway Character Area: The and recomendations guidelines on this page pertain to the area colored on this diagram Perspective on Broadway, looking west with a pocket park across the street Broadway - west of Pine Street - has remained physically intact as Downtown's primary storefront district. Broadway is relatively well-maintained and home to several services and community anchors such as the Cornerstone Cafe. However, with growth of retail along the highway and elsewhere in town, Broadway is no longer a competitive location for general retail. The Plan recommends re -positioning the center of Downtown from the Pine/Broadway intersection to the Broadway/Walnut intersection. This will be partially accomplished with intersection improvements that make it easier to cross Broadway at Walnut Street. This should include curb extensions, fewer through lanes, clearer crosswalks, blinkers and eventually as warranted, a four-way stop sign. These improvements will increase the flow of pedestrian and bike traffic to the river and in between stores on both sides of Broadway. Small pocket parks can be developed on vacant lots mid -block on Broadway. These spaces can serve as convenient pedestrian connections between parking areas mid bloc and the sidewalks on Broadway. In addition, they can be small plazas with seating for resting, gathering, and even restaurants if the buildings next to them can be opened up to the pocket parks. Existing Conditions Modify striping and median on Broadway 0 create a safer pedestrian environment. Small pocket parks on vacant properties that 0 offer respite from Broadway and pedestrian connections to parking in the middle of the block Curb extensions at Walnut and Broadway to 0 provide space for landscaping, seating, and gathering ONew development that replicates the storefront scale currently present on Broadway. New buildings should have flexible interiors so a main street scale can be accomplished in larger buildings. © Facade improvement programs that improve signage, awnings, and general appearance of existing storefronts on Broadway -------- ---'---------- — —----------""�� '� ° — — -- - - - - -------------- ~ II c ---- --- -----------u a New development along Broadway is encouraged if it replicates the scale of existing Proposed Lane _ buildings and shopfronts. Buildings up to four stories, with storefronts located on the Configurations on sidewalk and doors every 45' feet will fit in comfortably with existing buildings. Allowances Broadway w for 10 foot setbacks from the sidewalk to create additional pedestrian amenities (such as seating) are appropriate. The Plan does not recommend additional widening of Broadway. Instead, the Plan recommends working with partners to find other measures to mitigate congestion. ------------------------- r 000�o ----oo oo�o a— ---------------H c y --------------- U a City of Monticello Downtown Small Area Plan I Character Areas Existing Proposed Pedestrian 75 Feet 63 Feet Crossing width Across Broadway East -bound Left Turn Lane Stacking Capacity 8 Cars 21 Cars 0 Existing Conditions Modify striping and median on Broadway 0 create a safer pedestrian environment. Small pocket parks on vacant properties that 0 offer respite from Broadway and pedestrian connections to parking in the middle of the block Curb extensions at Walnut and Broadway to 0 provide space for landscaping, seating, and gathering ONew development that replicates the storefront scale currently present on Broadway. New buildings should have flexible interiors so a main street scale can be accomplished in larger buildings. © Facade improvement programs that improve signage, awnings, and general appearance of existing storefronts on Broadway -------- ---'---------- — —----------""�� '� ° — — -- - - - - -------------- ~ II c ---- --- -----------u a New development along Broadway is encouraged if it replicates the scale of existing Proposed Lane _ buildings and shopfronts. Buildings up to four stories, with storefronts located on the Configurations on sidewalk and doors every 45' feet will fit in comfortably with existing buildings. Allowances Broadway w for 10 foot setbacks from the sidewalk to create additional pedestrian amenities (such as seating) are appropriate. The Plan does not recommend additional widening of Broadway. Instead, the Plan recommends working with partners to find other measures to mitigate congestion. ------------------------- r 000�o ----oo oo�o a— ---------------H c y --------------- U a City of Monticello Downtown Small Area Plan I Character Areas Block 52 Block 52 (Public ownership in blue) Block 52 is a key block in the Downtown. It is highly visible and it sits on the West Bridge Park. The site slopes approximately 15' from Broadway to River Street. Broadway and Walnut contain mercantile buildings of varying quality. River Street has vacant parcels and underutilized buildings. Active Frontage Flexible Frontage (either Active or Residential) Frontage And Ground Floor Uses Active frontages (high transparency) and uses (retail and restaurants) should be located on Broadway, Walnut, and the west half of River Street. The remainder of the block is flexible - it can have either residential or active frontages. Building Setback l� Pocket Park & Open Space Setbacks, Pocket Parks & Open Space Buildings should define the perimeter of the Block. Minor setbacks (5'-10') for overhangs, seating, and display of goods is permitted on Broadway and Walnut. A more generous setback is permitted on Pine due to traffic volumes and access. Attached corner plazas are encouraged on the northwest corner of the block and permitted on the northeast and southeast corners. Surface Parking Access Way Parking & Servicing Access to mid block parking is encouraged on Pine Street and Walnut St. Parking should have minimal exposure to Broadway, River or Walnut St but should be large enough to replace the existing public parking lot on the block and should be expandable if the south side of the block redevelops. Careful consideration should be given to visibility and access to parking from Pine St since that will be the primary access as the site will be approached from the Bridge. Extra signage or a turning lane may be required. t1 rTaik<1�1 %\ 00 E► Bred -� C a� dy ■ Options The two illustrations above show potential options for development on Block 52 - both adhering to the guidelines. The top illustration shows new development on Broadway, articulated at a Main Street scale, with a corner plaza and a covered pass through as a form of pocket park. The bottom illustration shows a single corner development on Broadway, with a pocket park. Approaching Downtown from the Bridge Block 52 is the Gateway Block to Downtown from the Bridge. It is important to create an easy way for visitors to access mid -block parking as they approach downtown. The image to the left shows the approach - with enhanced landscaping, a turn lane, and clear signage to direct drivers to parking mid -block. City of Monticello Downtown Small Area Plan I Character Areas N Frameworks: Purpose Land Use, Open Space and Transportation are the three frameworks that organize and define the physical environment. As with systems in the human body, each must function independently - and together with - the others. If one fails, others are impacted. This is why it is important to understand frameworks as individual systems that must function as part of a single Downtown. The Plan is also divided into frameworks in order to allow different agencies, departments, and investors to act in concert with each other. This will help ensure public and private investments are coordinated, less risky, and more publicly acceptable. — Required Retail Frontage — Small Retail Opportunities Commercial Mixed -Use Multi -Family Housing Public Employment Pa rk/Open S pace/Cemetery �♦ 1 .♦ ♦• 1 Core Study Area Frameworks: Land Use and Development Development patterns that support social interaction, local character, and a compact connected and walkable environment. General Approach The Land Use Plan promotes a development pattern that recognizes the essential role that Downtowns plays in the communities they serve. Successful Downtowns tend to be places that serve many functions for the full cross section of the community throughout the year and across generations. They are places to gather, eat, live, shop, celebrate, protest, recreate, meet, be entertained, and to visit. They are places that promote social interactions and the unique creative expression of the community. At their best, Downtowns are places that exude pride because they represent the best the community has to offer. In order to promote these ideals, this Plan favors policies and development patterns that improve downtown for those who currently use it and patterns that support the places that people value. Therefore, development patterns and land uses in this Plan seek to support the Main Street character of Broadway, the importance of Walnut Street as a promenade to the River, regional and local needs of Pine Street, and the riverfront as the birthplace of the City. This Plan also recognizes the traditional (and still relevant) role of Downtown Monticello as well as the changing nature of small Downtowns throughout the country. In doing so, the Plan is committed to retaining the small scale shopfront District on Broadway by encouraging uses that value "experience" over "convenience". At the same time, the Plan encourages Pine Street (the regional face of downtown) to develop as a corridor that emphasizes convenience and accessibility. Together, both Broadway and Pine Street can complement each other to create a downtown that attracts a wide range of investments. Physically, the Plan favors compact walkable small town design with a fine grained mix of uses. The Plan arranges development types and land uses so valued places are supported, and new investments can add to the overall vitality of downtown. Recommendations • Create a Center to Downtown that is active throughout the day and into the evening - year round. The Walnut / Broadway Intersection should become the heart of this area. • Improve connections to the River by locating uses that benefit from open spaces and activities associated with the River. • Improve the entry experience from the north. • Maintain a shopfront District along Broadway, west of Pine Street comprised of traditional main street (mercantile) buildings that have retail/restaurant space on the ground floor and wither housing or offices above. • Create a development pattern on Pine Street that benefits from high visibility and regional access. • Infill Walnut Street and Cedar Street with mid scale housing (2-4 stories) that creates an effective transition between the in -town neighborhoods and the Downtown. City of Monticello Downtown Small Area Plan I Character Areas N Frameworks: Parks and Open Spaces Parks, Plazas, and Sidewalks that are lively, safe and pleasant to be in. ®® j eroda Wdy � Improved Pedestrian 0 and Bicycle Crossing ■ Community Parks Neighborhood Parks E� Pocket Parks WestBridge _, Ppm East Bric Park erodawdy ®� Seasonal Bridge Public Gardens Convertible Streets Pedestrian Promenade to River Proposed Bituminous Trail Connections oonno Existing Bituminous Trial ® ® ® ® MRTTrail Sledding Hill General Approach Parks and Open Space play an important role in distinguishing the Downtown from other areas of Monticello. Unlike much of Monticello where parks are generally programmed for recreational / sports and defined by trees and greenery, the parks downtown should focus on gathering and general social interaction as well as planned events. Therefore, in order to support and enhance the environment for downtown residents and businesses, this Plan expands the definition of parks beyond the valued park spaces that are already in use - namely Front Street Park, East and West Bridge Park. The Downtown Parks should also take in consideration the needs of new downtown residents and visitors. Upon implementation of this plan, several hundred new residents will be living in the downtown. It is likely that new downtown housing will be more compact and with less outdoor space than typical single family homes. Inevitably this will result in park demands that don't currently exist. Meeting these needs is a great opportunity to further develop a well designed and well connected park and open space system. Fla Illustrative Master Plan: East and West Bridge Park Recommendations • Redesign East and West Bridge park to include an amphitheater, water feature, riverfront access, picnicking, and additional space for passive park use. • Improve Front Street Park to include improved boat landing and space for nature oriented programming. • Connect the two Bridge Parks with Front Street Park with improved pathways and trails. Design all three parks as a single park with multiple uses. • Provide access to the islands with a seasonal bridge • Create small pocket parks mid block on Broadway to offer plazas that connect to parking lots in the middle of the block. • Redesign Walnut Street between River Street and Broadway as a special street that can be closed and used for festivals and events throughout the year. • Consider all sidewalks for opportunities to enhance greenery and public art. Emphasize Walnut Street, River Street and Broadway as the main pedestrian corridors in Downtown. • Use public art throughout the parks and corridors to distinguish Downtown as a place of cultural expression and celebration. • Work closely with local businesses, residents (new and existing) to ensure local parks and open spaces are appropriately designed and programmed for their varied needs. • Modify the Embracing Downtown Plan that recommends off street bike paths on Pine Street. In lieu of this off-street path, create north / south bike access to the river along Walnut and Cedar through a complete streets policy. Encourage bicycle crossing of Pine Street at 4th, River and 7th Street. • Maintain sidewalks and paths along TH25 City of Monticello Downtown Small Area Plan I Character Areas Frameworks: Circulation and Access A complete network of flexible streets that favors the needs of residents, businesses, and visitors. 01, 0 Traffic Calming IM11 Improved Pedestrian Crossing AW (J4 Signalized Intersection F� Access Way © Surface Parking - - - Interstate 94 mmm= Pine Street (MN 25) ', mmm= Broadway Street (CSAH 75) Pedestrian Promenade to River Add Sidewalks to Complete Grid General Approach The design of the streets (and the full right of ways) in downtown have a significant bearing on how downtown functions and feels. The rights-of-way in the Downtown should be designed to create a comfortable and safe physical environment that encourages a range of activities and development types. The Plan recommendations, therefore, favor a high quality, well-connected, and flexible street system that facilitates all users of downtown - especially those who are using and not passing through Downtown. With two main roads bisecting downtown, traffic volumes are relatively high. This provides an opportunity to capture additional business downtown, but it also can have a deleterious impact on the pedestrian and business environment in some locations. Recognizing this situation, previous Plans have emphasized Walnut Street as a main pedestrian connection to the River (not Pine Street). This Plan supports that idea and offers several ways in which that can be further achieved. This Plan departs from previous Plans in that it also encourages pedestrian activity on streets other than Walnut - this includes, Broadway, Pine Street and Cedar. While the Plan recognizes the regional function of Broadway and Pine, the Plan strives to balance this function with the local needs of community connectivity, aesthetics, pedestrian safety, and multi -modal travel. Successful Downtowns are not just easy to get to, they are pleasant to be in and to stay for multiple reasons. Therefore, this Plan, discourages future road widenings that would have further negative impacts on pedestrians Downtown - especially along the primary pedestrian corridors and districts. In lieu of road widenings, the Plan champions an well connected and balanced urban street grid system that can be programmed to flex and contract as needed to meet all the needs of Downtown. Accomplishing this goal will require a series of smaller interventions (signal timing, street connections, traffic controls, traffic calming, time -of -day -parking restrictions, modified property access, etc.) in lieu of wholesale street widening that would likely have a negative physical impact on the built environment of Downtown. The Plan also supports a street network where the Level of Service for pedestrians, transit riders, and cyclists are considered on equal terms to those of motorists and delay measurements from modelling are considered as a portion of overall average trip, not in isolation. Recommendations • Connect Walnut Street to River Street • Maintain the River Street / Pine Street signal as the formal entrance to Downtown and an important pedestrian connection across Pine Street. • Add a traffic signal at 4th and Pine to help balance the grid and turning movements at the Pine / Broadway Intersection. • Modify Walnut / Broadway and Cedar / Walnut Broadway intersection to prioritize pedestrian crossings and access to the river. • Narrow the travel lanes on Walnut Street, add parallel parking, where possible and ensure continuous safe and pleasant sidewalks. • Add sidewalks at the perimeter of blocks where they are not currently present • Discourage direct property access to Pine Street; favoring the side streets wherever possible with through -block lanes or easements. • Allow direct property access to Block 52 from Pine Street in order to reduce volumes at the Pine / Broadway intersection. • Discourage deceleration lanes; encourage speeds that do not require them. • Consider traffic calming at River Street and Locust (or Linn) to prevent excessive speeds - similar to River Street and Cedar Street as an example City of Monticello Downtown Small Area Plan I Character Areas N Parking Recommendations Strategy Recommendation Create a parking program that focuses on creating available spaces for different user groups. Pilot a shared parking program in which private parking is shared with the "public." Priority #1 Maximize use of existing parking supply Enhance pedestrian access to existing parking lots by developing small pocket parks on Broadway Expand and clarify on -street parking supply on all blocks in downtown. Invest in and implements a comprehensive parking signage and Strategically invest in information wayfinding system. Continually monitor occupancy, availability and utilization of and technology parking throughout downtown Complete the sidewalk system in Downtown to make walking more Improve mobility options to reduce comfortable. Encourage bicycle access to Downtown with bike racks and clearly parking demand designated bike routes. Revise zoning code to better support walkable development in the Downtown core. Revise the zoning code to incentivize sharing of parking and Simplify and leverage the zoning code underground parking for residential buildings. Require Transportation Demand Management program for all development above a certain size. Adjust on street regulations and operations to maximize flexibility Enhance parking administration and at the curb Establish formal collaboration between the City, County, and other operations parking stakeholders. Provide Additional public parking as Strategically invest in public and shared parking supply in key needed locations. Key Principles for New Parking Supply • Ensure that parking is shared and open to the public to the greatest degree possible. • Manage new parking as part of the larger system so that prices and regulations primarily incentivize use by long-term parkers. If off street parking is more expensive than on street parking, people will continue to circle and create congestion. • Include technology and wayfinding that makes parking easy to locate and use. • Contribute to the downtown environment by supporting strong urban design, pedestrian access and safety, and promote street activity via ground floor uses. Specific Block By Block Recommendations Block 52: • provide 50 surface spaces for public use mid block when developing north half of block • locate residential parking underground • restripe Walnut Street with wider sidewalks for short term parking • provide short term on -street parking on River Street • expand public surface lot (50 spc) to south side of block when redeveloped. Block 51 • combine surface lots midblock • locate residential parking underground • provide short term on -street parking on River Street • provide short term on -street parking on Locust Street Block 35 • expand mid -block lot (15 spc)when redeveloping south west corner of block. • consider a midblock parking structure. This would require the re-routing of midblock utilities in order to preserve space for housing or other development to face the street. • locate residential parking underground Block 36 • maintain and expand mid block lot (15 spc) when redeveloping southwest corner of block • locate residential parking underground • provide short term on -street parking on 3rd Street Other • work with property owners on blocks 31, 32, 18,17 to create shared parking arrangements City of Monticello Downtown Small Area Plan I Character Areas N i �. 0. __% Y Walnut Street Corridor Concept Plan Monticello, MN FINAL -Adopted November 12, 2018 Principles and Values Connectivity Walnut Street will connect three of the city's most valuable and beloved assets - the Community Center, Broadway Street and the River. It will be a comfortable and simple connection for all residents and visitors of the City to use throughout the year. le r r' 1�OFF rf FRN -F ARR -air rr 44MMWft--jM --MW F 1 Sociability Walnut Street will become a place where gathering, celebration, and simple interaction with friends and strangers can occur in a safe and inviting manner. The street will be designed to showcase creativity, art and the unique identity of the City. Sustainability Walnut Street will highlight the City's commitment to sustainability. It will responsibly manage greenspace and stormwater and will encourage a healthy lifestyle by promoting walking and cycling between the Community Center and the River. Incremental Walnut Street corridor improvements will be implemented over time. While capital improvements will be budgeted for and implemented, many of the improvements will be implemented along with redevelopments and separate initiatives as they arise. CUNINGHAM G R 0 U P City Wide Significance ' s A Community Center to River Mississippi River Trail to 5th Street Bike Trail A space for everyone Walnut Street connects two of the Cities most important amenities and destinations : the Community Center/ Senior Center/City Hall to the Riverfront. In addition, Walnut Street is bisected by two important recreational trails: the Mississippi River Train and the 5th Street bike Trail. This Plan offers a concept plan for how Walnut Street can be redesigned to function as both a connection between the Community Center and the Riverfront and as an important public space in and of itself. A new Walnut street can become a positive address for development, a place for creative expression, gathering, and a safe and pleasant way for everyone in the community to get to the Community Center and the Riverfront. The Family Path is a key feature to the overall design. The Family is an off-street, two-way multi -use trail that connects the Community Center to the River. The Family Path is intended for strolling, jogging, and slow biking. It is designed to be safe and comfortable for users of all abilities; however experienced cyclists are encouraged to use the street. The Family Path will be lined with amenities such as benches, art and shade trees. At intersections, the Family Path crosses the street with special markings, ensuring cross traffic knows the intersection will be occupied by children, elderly, cyclists, scooters, and others. CUNINGHAM G R 0 U P Walnut Street Corridor - Issues Sidewalks jog and are not connected to side streets. On -street parking is available, but it is unclear due to intermittent diagonal parking. Library The riverfront parks are disconnected from Downtown and the rest of the city because Walnut Street ends in a parking lot. N N o I 1 Community Cargill' _- .' - J _ ,, Center .. ¢' m��` i F t . inn mew 71 777�,7 _—_—_*,y ------------------------------------4—L _—_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_---_ _---_=11 —_� ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 71 Street is wider than necessary, creating less than ideal conditions for walking and cycling. Crossing Broadway is uncomfortable. The two sides of Monticello's Main Street are disconnected. The tight dimensions and lack of bumper stops allow cars to overhand the sidewalk - thereby narrowing the walking area to less than 3'. K-0 7 "11 ;rr West Bridn:­ Park Existing Bridge Park is not connected to Downtown or Walnut Street due to sidewalks that end and no ramp to Walnut Street. © CUNINGFIAM G R 0 U P Character Area - Shared + Convertible Street �a-A Community Center Bridge Park 3 Dental ml - - - - - - - - - - - - ■■': d p off F parallel parkingME A I■■■■■■■■ I■■■■■■■■ Dance Studio Bessies �q/h4tstreet Broadway Between Broadway and River Street, Walnut Street is designed as a "Shared y Street." The space between the buildings is curbless, and can therefore be used more flexibly. It will have diagonal and parallel — _ _ _ _ _ _ parking, as well as a drop off zone for the dance studio. On occasion, the street can be closed and used for gathering, festivals, and other events occasionally throughout the year. Other amenities, such as benches, NE shade trees, lighting and banners signify N■■ \ that this section of Walnut Street is special 'ui and it's use is shared by many. West Bridge Park 12 CUNINGHAM G R O U P Walnut Street Ramp: Interim Solution �A ��e air iia �joaa �`Je� Community Center Bridge Park Dental Office �F HHHHHM Dance Studio ` stripping in the parking lot new ramp 4- v v i Ln— — L Q1 Walnut Street Walnut Street ------ - -• Fab Bessies W � West Bridge - - Park new ramp r � 1 l clear crosswalks exttend d sidewalk End of Walnut Street Sidewalk at West River Park DRAFT 02/10/10® CUNINGHAM G R 0 U P Section 3.5 (G) CCD Central Community District The purpose of the "CCD", Central Community District, is to provide for a wide variety of land uses, transportation options, and public activities in the downtown Monticello area, and particularly to implement the goals, objectives, and specific directives of the Comprehensive Plan, and in particular, the 2017 Downtown Monticello "Small Area Plan" Comprehensive Plan Amendment and its design and performance standards. All proposed development or redevelopment in the CCD shall be subject to the requirements of the Comprehensive Plan and other standards identified in the Small Area Plan report. It is not the intent of this chapter to abrogate any general Zoning Ordinance requirements in the CCD, and all such requirements of the Monticello Zoning Ordinance apply fully within the CCD unless addressed separately by a more detailed CCD zoning regulation. Projects that benefit from public investments and/or subsidies will have a greater burden to provide higher levels of both private and public amenities. Sub -Districts. The CCD is hereby divided into five subdistricts, four of which comprise the study area of the Small Area Plan and are known as: (1) Riverfront, (2) Broadway, (3) Walnut and Cedar Streets, and (4) Pine Street. A fifth "sub -district" shall be any area within the CCD that is not identified as being within one of the four named sub -districts. The CCD regulations shall apply uniformly across all sub - districts unless specific sub -district CHAPTER 3: ZONING DISTRICTS Section 3.5 Business Base Zoning Districts Subsection (G) Central Communitv District Typical CCD Lot Configuration City of Monticello Zoning Ordinance Page I IS CHAPTER 3: ZONING DISTRICTS Section 3.5 Business Base Zoning Districts Subsection (G) Central Community District requirements apply. The City Council shall, in accordance with the process providing for zoning map amendments in the Monticello Zoning Ordinance, adopt a zoning map for the CCD area identifying the subdistrict boundaries. Base Lot Area • No minimum Base Lot Width • No minimum 1. PROCESS REQUIREMENTS: a. New development or redevelopment projects within the Central Community District shall require a site plan review by the Planning Commission. b. At the proposer's option, or as required by this ordinance, any proposed project may combine the required site plan review as a part of a concept plan review before a joint meeting of the Planning Commission and City Council. Existing buildings shall be subject to the permitted and conditional use allowances of this ordinance. d. Projects which do not meet the requirements of this ordinance may utilize the Planned Unit Development (PUD) process. 2. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: a. Character Areas. The Central Community District shall be further regulated by four character sub -areas: Pine Street, Broadway, Walnut/Cedar and Riverfront and shown in the Official Zoning Map. b. Projects across Character Area boundaries. By conditional use permit, uses and standards may extend across Character area boundaries (but not into other zoning districts) a maximum distance of up to one-half block for project purposes, provided the majority of the project square footage lies within the permitted character -area, and the intent and character of the downtown plan is maintained. Where projects extend across character area boundaries, projects must show compatibility to both character area standards relating to adjoining districts and uses. c. Private joint -parking use. All non-residential parking areas shall be designed to accommodate cross -access and joint use throughout the CCD zoning district to minimize the need for parking infrastructure. d. Accessory Service/Appurtenance Uses. Building mechanical, waste -handling, and delivery service areas shall not face the public street or public spaces (with the exception of public parking lots), and shall be screened from view of adjoining property with materials equivalent to those of the principal building. Page 116 City of Monticello Zoning Ordinance CHAPTER 3: ZONING DISTRICTS Section 3.5 Business Base Zoning Districts Subsection (G) Central Community District e. Buildings adjacent to single familX. Building side walls adjacent to single family residentially zoned properties, or directly across a public street from such properties, shall have side wall heights of no greater than the horizontal distance to the nearest single-family structure. Buildings abutting single family residentially zoned properties shall have roofs sloping toward the abutting single family use, or shall employ at least one of the transitional features in Section 4.7 of this ordinance. f. Building materials. Building materials for all uses shall be predominantly glass, brick, natural or cultured stone, or equivalent masonry material. Materials for lapped siding, board -and -batten, or shake exteriors shall be composite, maintenance free materials, and shall be limited in overall exterior use to: o Residential structures, no more than 30 percent of building exterior. o Commercial and other structures, no more than 15 percent of building exterior may be comprised of architectural metal, which shall be integrated into the building design. o Mixed use buildings shall comply with the commercial building requirements. 3. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS a. Character Area Standards i. Broadway • All buildings should have a storefront or entrance on Broadway. Buildings shall be oriented toward the front of the lot, with a maximum 10' setback. Setbacks may be increased to accommodate outdoor seating or activity spaces approved by Planning Commission during site plan review. Such spaces shall be improved with enhanced paving and landscaping materials and other elements. Storefronts facing any public street shall consist of a minimum of 50% window/door transparency on ground floor. Buildings shall be between 2-4 stories, additional stories may be authorized by conditional use permit. Single -story buildings may be approved through site plan review by the Planning Commission and City Council where multiple stories are impractical for the specific use. In such cases, the building architecture should incorporate a fagade that mimics multiple stories through additional window openings or similar features. Buildings shall have a maximum width of 60 feet, or shall be articulated by setback, materials or window treatments roofline variation, or other design methods to reflect the appearance of separate buildings, in approximately 30- 60' increments. City of Monticello Zoning Ordinance Page 117 CHAPTER 3: ZONING DISTRICTS Section 3.5 Business Base Zoning Districts Subsection (G) Central Community District Ground floor commercial buildings which front on public streets or open space shall not be entirely comprised of office uses, but shall include other retail, hospitality or entertainment uses. • Sidewalks and/or pathway connections shall be provided for all development projects. ii. Walnut/Cedar • Features such as upper balconies, dormers, courtyards, porches and dooryards shall be incorporated for residential uses. Buildings shall be between 2- 4 stories; additional stories may be authorized by conditional use permit. Single -story buildings may be approved through site plan review by the Planning Commission and the City Council where multiple stories are impractical for the specific use. In such cases, the building architecture should incorporate a fagade that mimics multiple stories through additional window openings or similar features. Buildings shall be oriented toward Walnut and Cedar Street and toward front corners where applicable. iii. Pine Street • Buildings shall be between 2-4 stories; additional stories may be authorized by conditional use permit. Single -story buildings may be approved through site plan review by the Planning Commission and the City Council where multiple stories are impractical for the specific use. In such cases, the building architecture should incorporate a fagade that mimics multiple stories through additional window openings or similar features. • Buildings shall be oriented to Pine Street with secondary entrances located on side or interior facades. Corner properties shall have dual orientation. b. Use Type Standards L Residential • Single/Two Family: Where permitted, the requirements of the R-2 District will apply. • Townhouse o Permitted where the subject property has no direct frontage on Broadway or Walnut/Cedar. o Must preserve open space to coordinate with public spaces. o Building heights up to 25 feet or 2 stories above grade. o Setbacks — 15 feet from abutting single family, minimum of 8 feet from public street. Interior side setbacks may be zero. o Variable roofline and front building walls. Page 118 City of Monticello Zoning Ordinance CHAPTER 3: ZONING DISTRICTS Section 3.5 Business Base Zoning Districts Subsection (G) Central Community District o Classic row -house; living space to front; no garage -front design. o All parking in attached garages. o Parking ratio of 2.0 spaces per du, off-street. • Multi 4-12 du o Only allowed where the subject property has no frontage on Broadway, Walnut/Cedar. o Must preserve open space to coordinate with public spaces. o Building heights up to 35 feet or 3 stories above grade. o Setbacks — 15 feet from abutting single family, minimum of 8 feet from public street. Interior side setbacks may be zero. o Variable roofline and front building walls. o Garage entrances may not face a public street. o Garages which face a single family residential zoning district must screen the garage entrance from the eye -level view of the abutting property. o All parking in attached garages within building footprint (no surface parking). o Parking ratio of 1.57 spaces per du, off-street, or a minimum of no less than one space per bedroom, off-street, whichever is greater. As part of site plan review, the Planning Commission may impose a different (higher or lower) standard where the nature of the use supports such standard. • Multi 13+ du o Only allowed where the subject property has no frontage on Broadway, Walnut/Cedar. o Must preserve open space to coordinate with public spaces. o Building heights up to 50 feet or 4 stories above grade. o Setbacks — 15 feet from abutting single family, minimum of 8 feet from public street. Interior side setbacks may be zero. o Variable roofline and front building walls. o Garage entrances may not face a public street. o Garages which face a single family residential zoning district must screen the garage entrance from the eye -level view of the abutting property. o All parking in attached garages within building footprint (no surface parking). City of Monticello Zoning Ordinance Page 119 CHAPTER 3: ZONING DISTRICTS Section 3.5 Business Base Zoning Districts Subsection (G) Central Community District o Parking ratio of 1.57 spaces per dwelling unit including adjacent on -street parking, or a minimum of no less than one space per bedroom, off-street, whichever is greater. As part of site plan review, the Planning Commission may impose a different (higher or lower) standard where the nature of the use supports such standard. o Multiple family housing limited to seniors may reduce parking supply to .5 spaces per dwelling unit, off-street. As part of site plan review, the Planning Commission may impose a different (higher or lower) standard where the nature of the type of senior living use supports such standard. • Ground Floor Residential Units o When allowed, subject to: o Common areas, lobbies, etc. (if any) should be oriented toward street. o Street levels should include additional window and doorway glass exposure toward streets. o Residential units on upper, non -ground floors of buildings in the Riverfront Character Area are permitted as a part of mixed-use buildings. ii. Commercial and Mixed -Use, generally • Uses adjacent to single-family residential zoned properties which include dining/drinking service spaces shall have 1 outdoor areas facing public open space use areas. • Building heights of up to 50 feet or four stories shall be permitted. • Buildings heights exceeding 50 feet or four stories may be allowed by Conditional Use Permit. • Residential units in mixed-use commercial buildings shall include balcony spaces. • Building setbacks shall be 15 feet from abutting single family homes, minimum 8 feet from public streets. Interior side setbacks may be zero. c. Landscaping Site improvements in the CCD shall include landscaping consistent with the requirements of the zoning ordinance, Section 4.1 — Landscaping and Screening. Pedestrian, plaza/patio, and bicycle spaces on the property shall integrate alternative pavement materials, designs, or features consistent with the surrounding streetscape. d. Parking Page 120 City of Monticello Zoning Ordinance CHAPTER 3: ZONING DISTRICTS Section 3.5 Business Base Zoning Districts Subsection (G) Central Community District Off-street parking areas shall be developed and constructed according to the requirements of the zoning ordinance, Section 4.8. Parking supply shall be as identified in this chapter, or where not specified herein, as in the ordinance Section 4.8 — Off -Street Parking. A commercial use which propose to vary from the requirements of this section by deferring its required off-street supply and contributing to the public parking fund shall be accompanied by a Parking Study, subject to review and approval by Community Development staff, which illustrates an adequate amount of available unused public parking within 400 feet of the establishment's primary entrance. "Adequate amount" shall be established by the City on a case-by-case basis in review of the applicant's individualized parking study, but shall include the following elements, as a minimum: (1) an examination of the public parking supply commonly available for use by the proposed business during its peak usage hours; (2) the likely demand placed on said supply by the proposed business based on contemporary resources for parking utilization; and (3) an estimate of competing demand on said supply. An existing business, as of the date of this ordinance, which has a parking supply which is substandard according to zoning ordinance Section 4.8- Off - Street Parking, shall be considered a legal non -conformity. The business may expand or change to another business that increases the parking supply deficiency only by participating in the parking fund, according to the requirements of this Section and Section 4.8 (E)(4)(c) for such deficiency. e. Other Performance Standards • All other performance standards as identified in Chapter 4 of the zoning ordinance shall apply, unless otherwise addressed in this section. • Maximum Residential Density = 25.0 dwelling units per gross acre. • Building Height • Minimum Height = 18 feet • Maximum Height = 60 feet o Buildings may exceed 50 feet in height by conditional use permit, with enhanced site improvements, architecture, and building materials. • Lot Coverage, Buildings o Minimum Building Lot Coverage = 20 percent o Maximum Building Lot Coverage = 90 percent • Floor Area Ratio = Maximum Floor Area Ratio — None • Accessory Structures o Trash handling equipment shall be located within buildings wherever practical. If located in a structure attached to, or detached from, the principal building, such structure shall screen the trash handling equipment from the view of all neighboring property and public rights-of-way, and shall be constructed of materials which comprise the principal building. Gates and/or doors shall be constructed of permanent opaque materials, matching the principal building in color, and shall be kept closed City of Monticello Zoning Ordinance Page 121 CHAPTER 3: ZONING DISTRICTS Section 3.5 Business Base Zoning Districts Subsection (G) Central Community District at all times other than when being used for access. Roofs for such structures are encouraged, but not required when the screening wall of the enclosure is at least eight (8) feet in height. o Any other accessory structures allowed in the CCD (see Table 5-4 — Accessory Uses by District) shall meet all requirements of the CCD district applicable to principal buildings. Page 122 City of Monticello Zoning Ordinance UU a.177r+�• �� L R Lri C " A .4- p �o �c d� m' � S❑ LL A-ILI_:M1 4 n v a m` L7 a 3 V! U _ 4e 1. .✓•••'`.' R r i_ s - •I • Q• Y � o ±._v100 L City of Monticello Zoning Ordinance js+,,,,n CHAPTER 3: ZONING DISTRICTS Section 3.S Business Base Zoning Districts Subsection (G) Central Community District :v O I y� �o �c d� � S❑ LL � n v a m` L7 a 3 V! U _ Page 123 rib BUCHHOLZ 0 P E R T I E Our team at Deephaven Development and our professional partners are excited to present the following vision for Block 52 in Downtown Monticello! The foremost goal for Block 52, is creating an urban design befitting of the site's unique location. The primary factors influencing the architectural design is respecting the surrounding context of Broadway's pedestrian friendly scale, accommodating Pine Street's highway traffic, and linking the Mississippi River and the West/East Bridge Park with downtown. A public plaza is located at the corner of Broadway and Pine street to identify the epicenter of Monticello. You see, Block 52 is different from a "typical" development. Typically, the developer is working in their own interest to build an asset that will benefit themself in the future. We see Block 52, not only as a developer asset, but rather a community asset. Our design vision for Block 52, is to have it stand out. It is the first or the last part of the community that many commuters and visitors see on a daily basis. This provides us all with a unique opportunity. An opportunity that we take very seriously as we form the final vision and articulate the design. The building facade features a variety of roof heights and materials. The tallest roof height creates a tower -like focal point at the corner plaza with a lower roof tier along Broadway and lower roof tiers at the end of each building wing. An outdoor patio in the southeast corner with views to the river will accommodate a restaurant tenant. Another rooftop patio on the southeast corner of the 4th floor will feature dramatic views of the river with direct access to a lounge and clubhouse for residential residents. The exterior facade will feature Masonry as the primary building material. Additional exterior materials include glass storefront for the first floor retail tenants, and architectural metal panels on the remaining residential levels. For the final facade design, it is our goal to "marry" timeless downtown architecture with "splashes" of modern design. This will create an architectural project that will look just as impressive in the future as it will in the present. Thank you for trusting us to create and develop Block 52. We could not be more excited to take our collaborative vision and make it a reality. MONTICELLO MIXED USE RIVER STREET 4 OVER 2 PODIUM MIXED USE BUILDING LOWER LEVEL PARKING 1st FLOOR COMMERCIAL i 2nd FLOOR RESIDENTIAL I 3rd FLOOR RESIDENTIAL 4th FLOOR RESIDENTIAL I5th FLOOR RESIDENTIAL MEZZANINE MECH./LOFTS (19) EFFICIENCY UNIT (17) ONE BEDROOM (3) ONE BEDROOM + DEN (40) TWO BEDROOM (2) TWO BEDROOM + LOFT (6) THREE BEDROOM (87) TOTAL UNITS BROADWAY LOWER LEVEll BROADWAY OPTION MONTICELLO MINED USE J w oC cn z J Q 4th FLOOR RIVER STREET BROADWAY H w w o� cn w z E: OPTION MONTICELLO MINED USE J W w oc cn z J Q 5th FLOOR RIVER STREET BROADWAY w w o� cn w z H: OPTION MONTICELLO MINED USE J W Lu oc cn z J Q MEZZANINE RIVER STREET BROADWAY w w o� cn w z H: /TO =� 94 IU�IIAI„�RI 111!1111' � A