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Planning Commission Minutes 10-03-2006Planning Commission Minutes - 10/03/06 MINUTES MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, October 3rd, 2006 6:00 PM Commissioners: Rod Dragsten, Lloyd Hilgart, William Spartz, and Sandy Suchy Council Liaison: Mayor Clint Herbst, Tom Perrault Staff: Jeff O'Neill, Angela Schumann, Gary Anderson, Ollie Koropchak, Kimberly Holier and Steve Grittman - NAC 1. Call to order. Chairman Dragsten called the meeting to order and declared a quorum. 2. A roval of the minutes of the Flannin Commission meetin s of Se tember 5th 2006. MOTION BY COMMISIONER SFARTZ TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER Sth, 2006 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. MOTION SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER HILGART. MOTION CARRIED, 4-0. 3. Consideration of addin items to the a enda. None. 4. Citizen comments. None. 5. Plannin Commission Candidate Interviews The Planning Commission held interviews with the following candidates: Roger O'Dell Barry Voigt Idella Ziegler MOTION BY COMMISSIONER HILGART TO RECOMMEND APPOINTMENT OF BARRY VOIGHT AND IDELLA ZIEGLER AS PLANNING COMMISSIONERS. MOTION SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SUCHY. MOTION CARRIED 3-1, WITH CHAIRMAN DRAGSTEN 1N DISSENT. Planning Commission Minutes -10/03/06 Chairman Dragsten indicated that his dissenting vote was due to the Ms. Ziegler's indication that she would possibility serve only one term. .. u_ is eanng - onsi eration o_ a re uest___or on itiona se q _ Permit or Deve opment Sta e~ned Unit Development for a restaurant use in a B-3 (Hi way Business) District. Applicant: Brendsel Properties, Inc. Holien presented the staff report, reviewing the proposed site plan details, including parking, access and circulation. She indicated that cross easements in place created an acceptable parking and access situation for the site. Holien noted that staff would encourage the applicant to pursue an alternate site for the monument sign. The proposed sign location prohibits the applicant from extending the sidewalk from the front door to the west end of the parking lot. She recommended that the applicant shift the sign approximately three feet to the north, to allow for the extension of the proposed sidewalk. In regard to the presented landscaping plan, Holien noted that the plan had been presented with the original PUD plan. At this time, staff would recommend nothing additional, with the exception of two overstory trees within the two parking islands. Holien reported that staff recommends approval, subject to conditions in Exhibit Z. Dragsten inquired why the Commission didn't get colored renderings of the building. Rick Brendsel, applicant, responded that he hadn't chosen colors yet. However, the building materials were illustrated on the building elevations. Hilgart asked about landscaping requirements in terms of overstory trees on this specific site. Holien stated that the whole site was most likely considered in meeting landscaping minimums, versus individual lots. Holien Hated that the individual site doesn't have its share of landscaping, as it is most likely spread over the entire development. Spartz asked about landscaping in relationship to moving the sign. Holien clarified that it as it is surrounded by plantings, those would need to be moved with the sign. Suchy noted that at peak evening times, the adjacent strip center uses a lot of this parking. Holien stated that the cross easements to the north and south should prevent a problem. Dragsten asked about grading and drainage plans. Holien answered that grading and drainage are not expected to deviate from the original plans. As such, the developer is expected to develop the site in accordance with those plans, which were sufficient and approved previously. Dragsten asked for confirmation that there are no drive up windows. Holien confirmed that there are not. Chairman Dragsten opened the public hearing. Rick Brendsel addressed the Commission as applicant and site developer. Brendsel stated that they have addressed the monument sign. The patio was laid out to follow 2 Planning Commission Minutes - 10/03/06 setback line and then curve. He stated that instead, they will mirror image the north and south. sides to angle. It will open the area and allow for movement of the sign, along with landscaping. Dragsten asked if they will have sidewalk. Brendesl stated that it will run the length of the building as requested. Brendsel stated that in terms of parking, the site is 11 or 12 spaces short, but there are actually 12 more spaces than required in the north on strip center, plus the cross easements. Dragsten asked about grading and drainage. Brendsel stated that utilities are already in, everything else will occur to plan. Brendsel stated that in regard to the tree recommendation, he would propose to plant one of the recommended overstory trees in boulevard, as a flag pole exists in one of the island areas. He will plant the other in the island as requested. Staff agreed. Hilgart asked Brendsel to describe the restaurant. Brendsel described it as a casual sit down restaurant with on-site bar, which was how it was originally proposed. Suchy asked if there was a preferred style of how traffic will exit. Brendsel reported that it is designed to have traffic came around the Super Express. Suchy asked how it will be signed. Brendsel stated that it is designed to circle traffic and allow access from both sides. Suchy confirmed that won't close off any area. . Dragsten asked if there will be outdoor seating with landscaping. Brendsel confirmed that there would be and that they would maintain the landscaping as shown on the plan. Dragsten asked if Brendsel is satisfied with Exhibit Z. Brendsel confirmed. Hearing no further comment, Chairman Dragsten closed the public hearing. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER SUCHY TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE RESTAURANT SITE AND BUILDING PLANS AS RELATED TO A REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR DEVELOPMENT STAGE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT FOR A RESTAURANT USE IN A B-3 (HIGHWAY BUSINESS) DISTRICT, BASED ON A FINDING THAT THE PROPOSED USE MEETS THE INTENT OF THE PUD AND IS CONSISTENT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DISTRICT, SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS OUTLINED IN EXHIBIT Z AS FOLLOWS: 1. The monument sign shall be relocated to allow the proposed sidewalk to extend to the west end of the parking lot. 2. The landscape plan shall be revised to provide two additional overstory trees, one in the west area of the site, adjacent to the patio, and one in the island on the east end of the south row of parking stalls. 3. The applicant shall submit colored elevations, including details on proposed materials for the trash . enclosure. 3 Planning Commission Minutes - 10/03/06 • MOTION SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SPARTZ: MOTION CARRIED, 4-0. 7. Cantinued Public Hearin -Consideration to review for discussion an amendment to the Monticello Zonin Ordinance Cha ters 6A R-1A Sin le Famil Residential District and 7A Sin le Famil Residential District . A licant: Cit of Monticello MOTION BY COMMISSIONER SPARTZ TO TABLE DISCUSSION REGARDING AN AMENDMENT TO THE MONTICELLO ZONING ORDINANCE, CHAPTERS 6A (R-lA SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT) AND 7A (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT). MOTION SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER HILGART. MOTION CARRIED, 4-0. 8. Continued Public Hearin -Consideration of a re uest to amend Cha ter 3 of the Monticello Zonin Ordinance re Latin the hei t and area of si s in a freewa overla zone within commercial districts. A licant: Monticello Plannin Commission Holien summarized the staff report, indicating that based on the discussion held at the previous Planning Commission meeting, revisions had been made to the proposed overlay map. The revised map allowed the Commission to select which areas to incorporate into an expansion of the freeway overlay zone. Holien noted that the red area shown on the map is the demarcation of the current 800' freeway averlay district. Herbst stated that on east side of the City, there may be potential for commercial development, which should be considered in determining the overlay. O'Neill stated that if parcels are within 800', they would still be eligible for the increase. However, only properties zoned commercial would. be eligible for the increase. Suchy asked where the area noted as District 2 would stop. Staff indicated that Royal Tire would be the last building eligible. Dragsten inquired about heights allowed if the overlay were extended to any of the additional areas. Holien stated that she believed the height would be extended to 32'. O'Neill stated that they are currently allowed to 22'. Dragsten sought confirmation that all the Commissioners still agreed that to be eligible for the size bonus within the 800', the property must be zoned commercial. Dragsten asked what applies to the Mielke site as a PUD. O'Neill stated that whatever was approved via their PUD would be their allowance. Spartz asked if the orange area would include the Best Western. Holien confirmed. Spartz asked how an amended overlay could impact the north side of interstate. O'Neill referenced that the downtown redevelopment plan would regulate much of the signage to the north of the interstate. 4 Planning Commission Minutes - 10/03/06 Dragsten stated that if the overlay included all the noted districts, it would simplify the ordinance. Suchy agreed. O'Neill stated that consistency is important. O'Neill stated that his only concern is that the yellow area seems like it might be more consistent with signage needs on School Boulevard versus freeway exposure. Hilgart stated that he doesn't have a problem with the yellow districts labeled as " 2" and " 3", but he is concerned about the area labeled "1 ", as it abuts residential. Dragsten clarified that he would also favor yellow areas 2 and 3, not 1. Dragsten asked about extensions on the east side to include O'Ryan's. Holien stated that these zones were based on area rather than by districts. Herbst asked how you justify the orange and yellow here, but not there. Dragsten echoed concerns. Herbst stated that if the residential factor on 1 applies to the west, and then it should apply on the east end, as well. O'Neill noted that some areas there stayed PZM. Dragsten inquired if there was consensus on including areas 2, 3 and all of the orange area. Spartz asked if the ordinance could state that the freeway bonus district go to 1000', but not within 300' of residential. Holien stated that could be added. O'Neill stated that by going by property lines or roads rather than distance, we get properties that are more alike. Dragsten asked how Hilgart felt about 1000'. Hilgart and Suchy agreed on street lines. • Dragsten stated that 2 should go all the way to Dundas. He commented that streets are natural breaks, and that there should be some setback from residential area. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER DRAGSTEN TO AMEND THE SIGN ORDINANCE TO EXTEND THE FREEWAY BONUS DISTRICT TO INCLUDE ALL OF THE AREA LABELED AS ORANGE ON THE FREEWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT MAP, AND TO INCLUDE YELLOW AREAS 2 AND 3, WITH THE EXTENSION OF AREA 2 TO DUNDAS ROAD. MOTION SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SUCHY. MOTION CARRIED, 4-0. 9. Consideration to review for discussion a draft framework for an amendment to the Monticello Zoning Ordinance for Planned Unit_Developments. Holien reviewed the staff report, which summarized the analysis of recent residential planned unit developments based on a theoretical points system. Holien explained that the analysis was completed based on approved plans and site visits. She noted that none studied met the 75% point threshold set. Holien commented on specific categories of deficiencies. Schumann discussed the possibility of a workshop to review the outcomes of the analysis in terms of values and in relationship to the weights assigned to categories. Hilgart • 5 Planning Commission Minutes -10/03/06 recommended including the Keyland neighborhood for further comparison. The Commissianers agreed to hold a workshop on this tapir within 3-6 weeks. 10. Consideration to reschedule the November meetin of the Plannin Commission due to General Elections. The Commissioners came to a consensus on shifting the regular November meeting to November 6`h 11. Adjourn MOTION TO ADJOURN BY COMMISSIONER SPARTZ. MOTION SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SUCHY. MOTION CARRIED, 4-0. ,L ~~ Angela S h ,Recorder ;.- • 6