Planning Commission Meeting Minutes - 12/05/2023 (Joint Workshop)MINUTES
JOINT MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION/CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
Tuesday, December 5, 2023 — 5:00 p.m.
Monticello Community Center
Planning Commissioners Present: Vice Chair Andrew Tapper, Teri Lehner, Melissa Robeck,
Eric Hagen
Planning Commissioners Absent: Chair Paul Konsor
City Councilmembers Present: Mayor Lloyd Hilgart, Charlotte Gabler, Tracy Hinz
City Councilmembers Absent: Lee Martie, Sam Murdoff
Staff Present: Angela Schumann, Steve Grittman, Rachel Leonard, Ron
Hackenmueller, Hayden Stensgard
1. Call to Order
Planning Commission Vice Chair Andrew Tapper called the joint workshop meeting to
order at 5:00 p.m.
2. Concept Stage Planned Unit Development Submittal for the proposed expansion of a
commercial self -storage facility and/or guidance for continuation of interim use
permit in the Pointes at Cedar Planned Development District
Address: 36 Dundas Road, Monticello, MN 55362 I PIDs: 155-213-002010, 155-500-
142305, 155-500-142304 1 Applicant: Bruce Stainbrook
Community Development Director Angela Schumann provided an overview of the
purpose of the joint workshop meeting. The purpose was for a concept Planned Unit
Development review aimed at providing helpful and constructive feedback to the
development team that presented the concept. This concept stage review in particular
is a little different, as the subject property was originally developed by way of
Conditional Use Permit for Planned Unit Development, and the developer is looking for
guidance on the best way to expand the facility, that is adjacent to the Pointes at Cedar
Planned Development District. Notices were sent out for this meeting to the
surrounding area, where the development is proposed. Ms. Schumann noted that the
meeting did not involve a public hearing, but if time allows, residents present may
address the group.
City Planner Steve Grittman provided an overview of the agenda item to the Planning
Commission, City Council, and the public. The current StorageLink facility along Dundas
Road received approval for a 10 -year Interim Use Permit (IUP) for the utilization of
storage boxes on site in 2014. Prior to that IUP expiring in 2024, the developer
requested a joint workshop meeting to better understand how the site would move
forward with either an expansion, or an extension of the IUP for the storage boxes. The
applicant provided a concept design for a first option, showing 2 additional proposed
permanent buildings on site, that would replace the existing storage boxes. The
proposed buildings depict a zero -lot line setback at both the North and South property
lines. The second option for consideration was an extension of the existing IUP for the
storage boxes for another 3-5 years, with no construction of buildings within that
timeframe.
Mayor Lloyd Hilgart asked if the eventual vacation of Dundas Road has any bearing on
how the site is currently proposed to expand with the first option. Mr. Grittman clarified
that the vacation of Dundas Road would not hinder option 1, as the proposed building
to the North depicts a zero -foot setback from the property line, the building in its
entirety is still within the property boundaries.
Mayor Hilgart further expressed his disinterest in continuing to allow storage boxes on
site following the expiration of the originally approved IUP.
Councilmember Charlotte Gabler asked the applicant what his preference was for the
future of the site.
Byron Bjorklund, applicant, stated he would be okay with either of the options
presented at the meeting. However, given the plans for the surrounding area that is The
Pointes at Cedar, he would be interested in first replacing the storage boxes along the
South property line with a permanent building, and build the propose North building as
part of a future phase.
Mr. Tapper asked what kind of wall would be on the proposed south building that would
replace the existing storage boxes. Mr. Bjorklund clarified that it would be identical to
the EIFS walls seen at the StorageLink Chelsea Road location in Monticello.
Eric Hagen said that he agreed with the mayor's comments regarding not extending the
active IUP on site for the storage boxes.
Mr. Tapper asked if there would be any plan to secure the site with fencing or walls
around the facility. Mr. Bjorklund noted that eventually, it would be their intention to
secure at least the East side of the property with fencing. Mr. Bjorklund also noted that
there is potential along that East side for a berm for added screening as well.
Ms. Schumann clarified the next steps for the applicants would be to prepare a formal
land use application submittal for amending their existing Conditional Use Permit for
Planned Unit Development related to their plans for expansion.
No action was taken on the item.
3. Adjournment
By consensus, the joint workshop meeting was adjourned at 5:27 p.m.
Recorded By: Hayden Stensgard
Date Approved: January 2, 2024
ATTEST:
Angela Schuma "Ornunity Development Director