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EDA Agenda - 07/10/2024 (Workshop)AGENDA WORKSHOP - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA) Wednesday, July 10, 2024 — 4:30 p.m. Academy Room, Monticello Community Center Commissioners: President Steve Johnson, Vice President Jon Morphew, Treasurer Hali Sittig, 011ie Koropchak-White, Rick Barger and Councilmembers Lloyd Hilgart and Tracy Hinz Staff: Executive Director Jim Thares, Rachel Leonard, Angela Schumann, 1. Call to order 2. Roll Call 3. Block 34 Redevelopment - DRAFT Request for Information (RFI) Packet Review and Discussion 4. Budget Projections Review -Discussion and Fagade Improvement Funding Update 5. Adjournment CITY OF L Monticello REQUEST FOR INFORMATION DOWNTOWN MONTICELLO REDEVELOPMENT SITE RFI DUE DATE: SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 SUMMARY The City of Monticello and Monticello Economic Development Authority (EDA) are soliciting informational proposals for a redevelopment concept of the majority of "Block 34", a development parcel of approximately 2.0 acres in the city's core downtown. The development site is located at the intersection of MN TH 25 (Pine Street) and CSAH 75 (Broadway) and one block from the Mississippi River. See ExhibitAl —Site Location. DOWNTOWN VISION The City has adopted a Small Area Plan for its Downtown. See Exhibit B —Downtown Sma#Area Plan. The Small Area Plan sets the following vision for Downtown: Downtown Monticello is and shall remain the heart of the community. It is the birthplace of the City and the focus of civic activity. The 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. The Small Area Plan also outlines four primary goals for Downtown revitalization: 0 Improve Pine Street for AB U.er. Shift the Center of Tow to Wtlnut And R—Adwey 000 000 . oon!ooa Encouuge S-A And Medium S..Jed Investments Become • River Town 11Page PROPERTY DESCRIPTION See Exhibit C — Site Detail. Site Opportunities: The subject site, known as "Block 34", is in the heart of a reenergized downtown, situated at southeast corner of the busiest intersection in Monticello. Over 37,000 vehicles per day travel through the MN TH25 (Pine Street) and CSAH 75 (Broadway) intersection. The site is less than one half mile from 1-94 and one block from the Mississippi River. The City and EDA have been gradually acquiring property within the block to facilitate redevelopment, with over 85% of the block currently in public ownership. Site Constraints: There are currently two operational municipal wells located on the block within the redevelopment area. The footprint of the wells is a relatively small area. However, sanitary sewer lines and other building development must be located beyond a 50' radius of the well itself (not the well house). See Exhibit D—Municipal WeiiDeveiopmentRadius. Redevelopment of the block will require removal of existing vacant one and two-story buildings and environmental remediation. The City has completed a series of environmental evaluations on the property. Additional environmental study and completion of the required environmental permit and remediation/response action processes is expected. Owner: City of Monticello/City of Monticello Economic Development Authority Acreage: 2.0 acres (approximate) Buildable footprint is variable based on parking requirements. Land Use: Downtown Mixed Use; Please refer to Exhibit E— Monticello 2O4O Zoning: Central Community District, Pine Street and Walnut & Cedar Sub -Districts Please refer to Exhibit F— CCD Zoning for full details on the zoning district. Utilities: Electric, natural gas, water, sanitary sewer, etc. are all available on site. Height: Two-four stories; additional stories by Conditional Use Permit. Roads: Directly adjacent to MN TH 25/Pine Street (west); no direct access. Directly adjacent to CSAH 75 (east), right in/right out only. Directly adjacent with full access to Cedar Street (east) and Third Street (south). Public Parking: On -street public parking 2 1 P a g e Trails: Mississippi River Trail one block to the north along the Mississippi River; Broadway trail (sidewalk) along CSAH 75 frontage; sidewalks on Cedar and Third Streets. Parks: The Bridge Parks fronting the Mississippi River are located one block north SITE CONFIGURATION & PARTNERSHIPS Site Partnerships: The City and EDA have confirmed the interest of a local professional office user to relocate to this block. This user would like to own their building and site pad. This user is seeking 10,000 square feet of single -story main floor Class A office space with dedicated day -time parking for 40 employees. Submitters should directly address their ability to facilitate this user within their proposal. There are two existing privately owned and occupied buildings on the block. Submitters will clearly identify how they will address these existing properties within their redevelopment concept. Site Configuration: The City and EDA are most interested in how the developer envisions incorporation of the proposed and existing users within a redevelopment project which maximizes this site's potential given its location and proximity to amenities. The developer's submittal must be clear in site layout, intended development square footage and floor area ratio, and parking requirements. DESIRED PROPERTY USE The City and EDA are most interested in understanding the developer's perspective of appropriate uses with development mass and site configurations to support those uses. The City and EDA have indicated that a mix of uses is preferred, including office professional and specialty eating and retail. These commercial uses are preferred along the Broadway and Pine frontages. The variety of uses should accommodate both employment during the daytime, as well as shopping and dining for evenings and weekends. This mix of uses would create activity on the block at all times of day and complement other existing and future uses in the area, as well as accommodate varying parking demand. If residential opportunity is desired by developers, the goal would be to focus residential to the Cedar Street side and at a medium density scale to the extent possible. It is anticipated that development may occur in quarter block components, although depending on the developer's goals, a half block configuration could be possible. 3 1 P a g e Massing of buildings to maximize usable square footage and noted partnerships is desired. Design of spaces should make the adjacent vehicle corridors less intimidating and scaled for pedestrians, including the addition of green and plaza spaces within the block. AMENITIES AND SURROUNDING BUSINESS COMMUNITY Recently completed (2024) mixed -use development adjacent to the NW. Includes 87 residential units and 30,000 square feet of retail, restaurant and office space. Retail, restaurant and professional office space located within 3 block walking distance. Concentration of multi -family and single-family residential in direct proximity. Monticello Community Center is located four blocks to the southwest, within walking distance. MCC is home to a recreational fitness center, indoor pool, climbing wall, meeting space and senior center. The City's premier riverfront parks, Bridge Parks, are located one block to the north. The parks are home to an arboretum, fishing pier, skating rink, basketball court, playground and are located directly on the national Mississippi River Trail (MRT). CITY INVESTMENT The City of Monticello and the Monticello Economic Development Authority are making significant investments for the redevelopment of this site. Previous investments include: 1. Acquisition of 3. Acquisition of 4. Acquisition of 5. Acquisition of 6. Acquisition of 7. Acquisition of 8. Relocation Expenses: 9. Environmental Study (to -date): Total City/Eda Investment To -Date: REQUESTED INFORMATION SUBMITTAL The Monticello EDA will review the information responses on behalf of the City and EDA. Respondents are required to submit one (1) original and one (1) electronic copy of their information proposal to the contact person listed below. To facilitate effective evaluation by the City/EDA, responses shall be limited to no more than ten (10) pages. All questions shall be emailed to the contact listed below and all questions will be answered in writing by email to all parties. 4 1 P a g e At the discretion of the City, a short list of the most qualified respondents may be developed, and respondents may be asked to give a short presentation or interview as part of the evaluation and selection process. Respondents may be asked to provide additional information. To be considered complete, all proposals must include the following elements: 1. Cover letter describing your interest, your team and your concept. 2. Detailed description of the development concept with specifics as to the total size and type of project. 3. Conceptual site plan showing the layout of the proposed project 4. Market justification of the proposed use(s) 5. Estimated market value of the project when completed 6. Estimated project timeline 7. Developer's financial capability to complete the project. In this regard, the respondent should provide: a financing plan, anticipated sources of project financing, sources of equity, financial capacity of respondent to perform obligations, and net worth of respondent. PROPOSAL REVIEW AND SCORING At its sole discretion, the City of Monticello reserves the right to accept or reject any submitted proposal. Proposals will be evaluated and scored on a 1-10 scale for each of the following criteria: 1. Qualifications and experience of the developer(s) 2. Financial capacity of the developer(s) 3. Proposed use of the lot and how well it fits into the City's vision for downtown 4. Conceptual design and site configuration / architectural style of proposed project 5. Market justification for the proposed use(s) and estimated investment 7. Proposed timeline for the project: start of construction / project completion Proposals will be reviewed by City Staff and the Monticello Economic Development Authority, and a recommendation will be coordinated with the City Council. ANTICIPATED PROCESS The information proposal process is a preliminary step to determine development interest, capacity and alignment with City goals. The Monticello EDA will review all submitted proposals and select development teams to proceed to interview. The goal of the EDA will be to select a development team for further negotiations on site acquisition and development. 5 1 P a g e EXHIBITS A. Site Location B. Site Detail C. Municipal Well Development Radius D. Site Location Monticello 2040, Excerpts E. Monticello Downtown Small Area Plan, Excerpts F. Environmental Documents G. Monticello Zoning Ordinance, Excerpts H. Monticello Community Center 6 1 P a g e Exhibit A —Site Location f >i f,. ississippi River too 1, //P • y J �' Block 34 Site \ \ ' I/t • �. a �1 M/ 4# •' 14 1)'•F j�t,I /�. A"N�, 1in=719Ft 1-94 & MN TH 25 Interchange City of Monticello Downtown Small Area Plan h,__Icello, MN Prepared for: The City of Monticello ADOPTED BY CITY COUNCIL ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2017 Prepared by: Cuningham Group Architecture, Inc. Tangible Consulting Services CUNINGHAM _IgMonticello 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 Improve Pine Street for All Users CNI Shift the Center of Town to Walnut and Broadway 7 111 �111 1®11 � 111'111 ■III ■ 1 1■111 1 " ■ 1 ■ 1 Encourage Small and Medium Scaled Investments "_X 4 err ��': art, -.��,• �:�-"� ��;:, p� �� _.�--.«�., es • . " .� ,•; � wry, � � ,•'- s�•'�'��,�i �, �, � - • . •. y - Become a River Town N 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 Area! 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. C 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 Project Goals 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. 111 �111 1®11 � 111'lll ■III ■ 1 1■III 1" ■ 1 ■ 1 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. 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 Walnut Street and Cedar Street Walnut and Cedar Streets Character Area: The recommendations and guidelines on this page pertain to the area colored on this diagram Walnut Street and Cedar Street are important corridors to the River as well as transitions between the commercial areas of downtown and the in -town neighborhoods. In order to perform in this capacity, the Plan encourages new housing to infill vacant lots and eventually for single family housing to transition to medium density housing. Live/work units or small service/production (such as insurance agent or jewelry maker) are permitted. In addition, the Plan recommends improvements to the street that will accommodate pedestrian and bike access to the River. This includes parallel parking, aligned sidewalks and crosswalks, and curb extensions at Broadway. Create a pedestrian promenade to the 0 Riverfront with wide continuous sidewalks and well marked crosswalks Infill vacant lots and redevelop underutilized 0 parcels with housing in small apartments or townhouses. Small service or production uses are permitted within these and existing buildings. OEncourage new housing to face Walnut and Cedar Street, with multiple doors facing the street. OLocate all parking towards the middle of the block, accessed via a rear lane shared with other properties on the block. Encourage small and medium scaled residential buildings © (3-5 stories, 1/4to 1/2 block) that prioritize pedestrian scale and walkability. Perspective along Walnut Street, looking north towards the River. I r Y ELLv P m P I. X X X )< .r %e %, 8' 12' 8' 24' 8' 12' 8' I, .I 80' RO W River Street Broadway 3rd Street 4th Street Sth Street «>o�o tracks 7th Street Walnut Street Promenade to the River Proposed Parallel Parking Section of Walnut and Cedar Street On -street parking is important throughout Downtown. Parallel parking will not require an easement and is desireable in front of residential buildings. Diagonal parking requires an easement and yields 50% more parking spaces. City of Monticello Downtown Small Area Plan I Character Areas M Walnut Street and Cedar Street Guidelines Facade and Frontage • Porches and/ or dooryards are encouraged for all ground floor residential units. • Dormers and bay windows are encouraged to create a pedestrian scaled facade • Upper story balconies are encouraged. • Courtyards are permitted along 1/2 of a front property line. Public Realm • 6'-10' sidewalk, aligned across intersections and along the front of blocks. • On street parking for visitors to Downtown • Clearly marked crosswalks to accommodate pedestrian and bike access between the Community Center and the Riverfront Precedent Images �ass429 r Massing and Orientation • Buildings should be between 2 and 4 stories. • Buildings should be primarily oriented to Walnut and Cedar Street to create a comfortable pedestrian environment. • Dormers and roof articulations should be used to reduce the scale of buildings if buildings are longer than 100' in length. Building Use and Location • Primarily residential uses between the Civic Center and Walnut Street. Small scale service and commercial businesses permitted on corner of 4th and Cedar and 4th and Walnut. • Buildings oriented toward front (street) and front corners City of Monticello Downtown Small Area Plan I Character Areas M Pine Street Pine Street Character Area: The and recomendations guidelines on this page pertain to the area colored on this diagram Pine Street (Minnesota State Hwy 25) is an important and heavily traveled roadway in Monticello and Sherburne County. It is one of only two river crossings between Minneapolis and Saint Cloud and it connects to I-94 in Monticello. It also has an important local role because it is Downtown's connection to the rest of Monticello that lies south of I-94. The original plat of Monticello did not foresee the growth of Pine Street and as a result, the steady growth of traffic along it has had a strong impact on the community. While it connects Monticello to the region, it also divides the community between east and west. This Plan recognizes Pine Street as a regional roadway, but seeks to manage its impacts as it crosses through Downtown. The Plan does not recommend any additional widening and supports additional river crossings that would better serve both Downtown and the region. New development along Pine Street should be regional serving, but locally scaled. Buildings should be located on the corners with pedestrian refuges along Pine Street that improve the appearance and the experience of all along Pine Street. The Plan discourages additional property access to Pine Street and encourages side street access with through block (north/south) easements. 0 Work with MnDOTto maintain a 5 lane section(2 through lanes both directions with a center turning lane), do not increase speeds 0 Work with MNDot to improve pedestrian crossings wherever possible, preferably with traffic signals at 4th Street. OEncourage redevelopment on the corners of blocks, with entrances facing the street, and shared parking in the middle of the block. i �64 i ii ii I ■■ i� i■ iR� M Proposed Section of Pine Street _sty li v 11 ill 1p r rn b rl}l �} 0 Reduce the impact of parking to pedestrians by minimizing the width to 180'and buffering parking from the sidewalk with a low fence and streetscaping. Reduce direct property access to Pine Street © and encourage property access from side streets with through block easements. 70 100, ROW 15' Perspective along Pine Street, looking north towards the River. City of Monticello Downtown Small Area Plan I Character Areas F20 Pine Street Guidelines Precedent Images Facade and Frontage • Primary entrance to building should be clearly visible from Pine Street accomplished with careful design. • One story base level articulation is encouraged to create a pedestrian scale frontage. • Storefronts on the ground floor are encouraged to face Pine Street. If storefronts face mid block parking, there must be pedestrian access to the storefronts. • Corner treatments such as entrances, cornice feature, or towers are encouraged at the corners of the bocks. Public Realm • 10'-15' sidewalk; trees clustered in planters with ground cover or low shrubs. • Sidewalks buffered from parking lots with low wall or hedge. • Gateway treatments at River Street and 7th Street. -11S!k s - SP.r J. bj�� --- : Massing and Orientation • Buildings should be between 2 and 5 stories. • Buildings should be oriented to Pine Street. Secondary entrances can be located on side streets or facing parking lots. If located on the Broadway/Pine Street corner, buildings should have dual orientations - one towards Pine Street and one towards Broadway. Building Use and Location • Larger retail/ commercial, office or hospitality uses that desire visibility, parking and regional access are encouraged. This does not apply to Block 52 which is located in the Riverfront character Area. • Buildings located towards front corners of Pine Street blocks. • Parking lots in mid block should not be wider than 180', but should be clearly visible from Pine Street and easilly accessible from side streets. • City of Monticello Downtown Small Area Plan I Character Areas Block 34 BroQa�ystrPPtF Frontage And Ground Floor Uses Active (retail) uses are encouraged at Pine Street and Broadway. Residential frontages are encouraged on Cedar Street. The remainder of the block is flexible. Active Frontage Flexible Frontage (either Active or Residential) Block 34 (public ownership in blue) Most of the properties on Block 34 are 7jr- publicly owned. In addition, there are two 11 1 1 1 wells on the block that impact development. Redevelopment is further challenged by I I J I I I I lr limitations on property access created by medians on Broadway and Pine Street. The site is attractive for "outbound" retail and the plan recommends such a use to be located in the base of a multi use building on the corner Residential Frontage Active Frontage of Pine and Broadway. BroQa�QyStrPPt i S.FPPr Md+'SF F %i� `�O gthstrePtF � \ J j Setbacks, Pocket Parks & Open Space Buildings should define the perimeter of the block with a front facade zone between 5' and 15' of the front property line. The two wells on site have 50' setbacks and shou Id be incorporated into courtyards or parking areas. Building Setback """".... Well Setback I 4thstrP� BroQati'4 Q�'Cz' - d �- ystrpPtF � - Parking & Servicing Primary access to mid block parking should occur from Cedar Street and 4th Street. Surface Parking Access Way a's Options The two illustrations above show potential options for development on Block 34 - both adhering to the guidelines. The top illustration shows a development pattern that assumes the property on Cedar Street remains. City of Monticello Downtown Small Area Plan I Character Areas 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 iiiiiiii■ Mixed -Use Multi -Family Housing Public Employment iiiiiiii■ V / /�/� V / /: •wad' �_ 'o.......• �'� • •�`• `\Pa r WO penSpace/Cemetery V Core Study Area 1 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 Exhibit C—Site Detail City and EDA Owned Property 0 Municipal Well Location Aw, r 0. Exhibit D—Municipal Well Development Radius . ♦ Roq h �\ coNT� - 1 r ,1 co _ Ir � i Monticello 1)) 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. 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. E Monticello 1)) 2040 VISION + PLAN - PHASE ONE I JANUARY 2020 Development Assumptions Q 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. Q 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 riverfront trail. O New Employment Center - New industrial business park developed around new interchange with green technology, renewable energy, manufacturing and other uses. Q 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. 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 hi Industrial and Employment Q New School r Conservation Neighborhoods 4-7gt7 chnology, Renewable Energy,OManufacturing & I Distribution Warehousing Otter Creek Industrial Park BERTRAM CHAIN OF LAKEF Potential School Site with C R6.—W- Retail and Commercial A Trails • Open Space r JEFFERSON BLVD i NORTHSTAR LINE BIG LAKE MU -, Downtown z 4C> Mixed~ N r �P \ 44 i 1. 4p� sa sp♦I♦.'G I'I y ss r� sA � • i IG �' \ z B - O � SCHOOL BLVD G — -- �L C a � a i d z z z K LL Medium and Small �. Lot Conservation it, �Developments q. . 4-10 Units/Acre (Neo Traditional) Development Residential (South) 'A INDUSTRIAL URBAN PRIORITY • .. �....� .,o«.,...�..o T1 Monticello 1) 2040 - VISION + PLAN COMPREHENSIVE PLAN I NOVEMBER 23RD, 2020 ADOPTION CHAPTER 3: LAND USE .. GROWTH AND ORDERLYANNEXATION 47 COMMERCIAL DESIGNATIONS There are four commercial and mixed land use designations as follows: Community Commercial A Community Commercial designation applies to existing commercial uses along State Highway 25, School Boulevard and Chelsea Road, as well as other small pockets of Monticello that include existing shopping centers, retailers and entertainment uses. The intent of Community Commercial is to provide locations for everyday retail goods and services generally oriented to a city-wide basis. Regional Commercial A Regional Commercial designation applies to areas targeted for uses that serve the traveling public and larger retail uses and commercial development intended for a regional market. This designation is generally applied to various areas along the Interstate 94 corridor with high visibility. The development character of the regional commercial development will continue to be auto -oriented, large format commercial uses such as `big -box' uses and other uses that require a large parking area. Looking to the future, opportunities for connectivity and design linkages between such development and nearby uses and neighborhoods will be emphasized. Downtown Mixed -Use The Downtown Mixed -Use category identifies and designates the downtown area as a primary development focus for downtown intended to improve, revitalize and redevelop Downtown Monticello as envisioned in the 2017 Downtown Small Area Plan. The goal is to transform downtown into a thriving commercial area with new mixed -use, specialty retail and restaurant uses with enhanced streetscape and pedestrian amenities. Entertainment uses, co -working spaces, boutiques and cafes are also envisioned. New downtown development should also embrace and be oriented towards the river whenever possible. Commercial/Residential Flex The Commercial/Residential Flex designation encourages the mix of flexible and compatible development of commercial, office, retail and residential uses in limited areas of the city on the same or adjacent properties. The purpose of this designation is to give the city and property owners flexibility for future land use based on market demand. The Commercial/Residential Flex designation is applied to a few of the remaining large vacant parcels in the City including the parcels located south of Chelsea Road and north of School Boulevard and centered along Dundas Road. This designation is also applied to parcels located between Interstate 94 and 7th Street West. These properties may be developed as commercial, residential, or mixed land uses under the city's PUD zoning, subject to review and approval of the City. ` 1) Required Retail Frontage Small Retail Opportunities Commercial Mixed -Use Multi -Family Housing Public Employment Park/OpenSpace/Cem W TABLE 3.3: FUTURE LAND USE COMMERCIAL ACREAGES Source: Monticello Downtown Small Area Plan (2017) 60 41« ;<� LAND USE, GROWTH AND ORDERLY ANNEXATION 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 • Density - 25+ units/acre (Medium to High Density Residential) ♦ 2018 Correlating • Floor Area Ratio Zoning District (FAR) 0.50 to 4.0 CCD Community • Height - Commercial District Up to 6 stories • Lot Area - N/A Primary Mode Pedestrian -friendly streetscape Vehicular (slow speeds) Secondary Mode Bicycle facilities and parking JTransit or shuttle service t9«4 LAND USE, GROWTH AND ORDERLY ANNEXATION Interior Street ft.) area) Front Rear Side Side 2 stories All Uses 6 6 6 6 30 feet (Reserved) (Reserved) [1] [1]: Multi -story buildings may be allowed as a conditional use pursuant to §153.028(D) contingent upon strict adherence to fire safety code provisions as specified by the International Building Code as adopted in the Monticello City Code. Accessory Structures - See § 153.092(B) for all general standards and limitations on accessory structures. - § 153.042, Common District Requirements Other - § 153.043(B), Standards Applicable to All Residential Base Zoning Districts Regulation to - § 153.060, Landscaping and Screening Standards Consult (not all - § 153.064, Signs inclusive) - § 153.067, Off -Street Parking - § 153.068, Off-street loading spaces - § 153.070, Building Materials (G) Central Community District, CCD. (1) (a) 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. (b) 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. (c) Projects that benefit from public investments and/or subsidies will have a greater burden to provide higher levels of both private and public amenities. (d) Sub -districts. The CCD is hereby divided into five subdistricts, four of which comprise the study area of the Small Area Plan. The CCD regulations shall apply uniformly across all sub -districts unless specific sub -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. The subdistricts are known as: 1. Riverfront; 2. Broadway; 3. Walnut and Cedar Streets; 4. Pine Street; and 5. "General" shall be any area within the CCD that is not identified as being within one of the four named subdistricts. (e) Base lot area. No minimum. (f) Base lot width. No minimum. (2) 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 chapter, 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. (c) Existing buildings shall be subject to the permitted and conditional use allowances of this chapter. (d) Projects which do not meet the requirements of this chapter may utilize the Planned Unit Development (PUD) process. (3) 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 new 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. (e) Buildings adjacent to single-family. 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 § 153.066. (f) Building materials. Building materials for all uses shall be predominantly glass, brick, natural or cultured stone, or equivalent masonry material. 1. 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 no more than 30% of building exterior for residential structures. 2. Commercial and other structures, no more than 15% of building exterior may be comprised of architectural metal, which shall be integrated into the building design. 3. Mixed use buildings shall comply with the commercial building requirements. (4) Performance standards. (a) Character area standards. 1. Broadway. a. All buildings should have a storefront or entrance on Broadway. b. Buildings shall be oriented toward the front of the lot, with a maximum ten -feet 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. c. Storefronts facing any public street shall consist of a minimum of 50% window/door transparency on ground floor. d. Buildings shall be between two to four 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. e. 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 to 60-foot increments. f. 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. g. Sidewalks and/or pathway connections shall be provided for all development projects. 2. Walnut/Cedar. a. Features such as upper balconies, dormers, courtyards, porches and dooryards shall be incorporated for residential uses. b. Buildings shall be between two to four 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. c. Buildings shall be oriented toward Walnut and Cedar Street and toward front corners where applicable. 3. Pine Street. a. Buildings shall be between two to four 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. b. Buildings shall be oriented to Pine Street with secondary entrances located on side or interior facades. Corner properties shall have dual orientation. 4. Riverfront. a. Features such as upper balconies, dormers, courtyards, porches and dooryards shall be incorporated for residential uses. b. Buildings shall be between two to four 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. c. Buildings shall be oriented toward river and public right of way corners where applicable. (b) Use type standards. 1. Residential. a. Single/two-family: Where permitted, the requirements of the R-2 District will apply. b. Townhouse. (i) Permitted where the subject property has no direct frontage on Broadway or Walnut/Cedar. (ii) Must preserve open space to coordinate with public spaces. (iii) Building heights up to 25 feet or two stories above grade. (iv) Setbacks — 15 feet from abutting single-family, minimum of eight feet from public street. Interior side setbacks may be zero. (v) Variable roofline and front building walls. (vi) Classic row -house; living space to front; no garage -front design. (vii) All parking in attached garages. (viii) Parking ratio of two spaces per du, off-street. c. Multi four-12 du. (i) Only allowed where the subject property has no frontage on Broadway, Walnut/Cedar. Conditionally permitted where the property has direct frontage on Broadway or Walnut/Cedar. (ii) Must preserve open space to coordinate with public spaces. (iii) Building heights up to 35 feet or three stories above grade; additional stories authorized through conditional use permit (iv) Setbacks — 15 feet from abutting single-family, minimum of eight feet from public street. Interior side setbacks may be zero. (v) Variable roofline and front building walls. (vi) Garage entrances may not face a public street. (vii) Garages which face a single-family residential zoning district must screen the garage entrance from the eye -level view of the abutting property. (viii) All parking in attached garages within building footprint (no surface parking). (ix) Parking ratio of 1.7 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. (x) Residential units on upper, non -ground floors of buildings in the Riverfront Character Area are permitted as a part of mixed -use buildings by conditional use permit. d. Multi 13+ du. (i) Only allowed where the subject property has no frontage on Broadway, Walnut/Cedar. Conditionally permitted where the property has direct frontage on Broadway or Walnut/Cedar. (ii) Must preserve open space to coordinate with public spaces. (iii) Building heights up to 50 feet or four stories above grade; additional stories authorized through conditional use permit. (iv) Setbacks — shall be — 15 feet from abutting single- family, minimum of eight feet from public street. Interior side setbacks may be zero. (v) Variable roofline and front building walls. (vi) Garage entrances may not face a public street. (vii) Garages which face a single-family residential zoning district must screen the garage entrance from the eye -level view of the abutting property. (viii) All required parking shall be located in attached garages within building footprint (no surface parking). (ix) Parking ratio of 1.1 spaces per dwelling unit bedroom 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. (x) Multiple -family housing limited to seniors may reduce parking supply to half 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. (xi) Residential units on upper, non -ground floors of buildings in the Riverfront and Broadway Character Area are permitted as a part of mixed -use buildings. e. Ground floor residential units. When allowed, subject to: (i) Common areas, lobbies, etc. (if any) should be oriented toward street. (ii) Street levels should include additional window and doorway glass exposure toward streets. 2. Commercial and mixed -use, generally. a. Uses adjacent to single-family residential zoned properties which include dining/drinking service spaces shall have one outdoor areas facing public open space use areas. b. Building heights of up to 50 feet or four stories shall be permitted. c. Buildings heights exceeding 50 feet or four stories may be allowed by conditional use permit. d. Residential units in mixed -use commercial buildings shall include balcony spaces. e. Building setbacks shall be 15 feet from abutting single-family homes, minimum eight feet from public streets. Interior side setbacks may be zero. (c) Landscaping. 1. Site improvements in the CCD shall include landscaping consistent with the requirements of §153.060 — Landscaping and Screening. 2. Pedestrian, plaza/patio, and bicycle spaces on the property shall integrate alternative pavement materials, designs, or features consistent with the surrounding streetscape. (d) Parking. 1. Off-street parking areas shall be developed and constructed according to the requirements of §153.067. Parking supply shall be as identified in this chapter, or where not specified herein, as in § 153.067 — Off -Street Parking. 2. 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. 3. An existing business, as of the date of this chapter, which has a parking supply which is substandard according to § 153.067 - Off -Street Parking, shall be considered a legal nonconformity. 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 § 153.067(E)(4)(c) for such deficiency. 4. Parking shall not be located on a parcel between the front building line of the principal building and the public street, except where expressly provided for by the City Council after recommendation from the Planning Commission. (e) Other performance standards. 1. All other performance standards as identified in §§153.060 through 153.072 shall apply, unless otherwise addressed in this section. 2. Maximum residential density: 25.0 dwelling units per gross acre. 3. Maximum building height: 60 feet. a. Buildings may exceed 50 feet in height by conditional use permit, with enhanced site improvements, architecture, and building materials. 4. Lot coverage, buildings. a. Minimum building lot coverage: 20%. b. Maximum building lot coverage: 90%. 5. Accessory structures. a. For commercial uses, 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 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 feet in height. b. For mixed -use and multi -family residential uses, trash handling equipment shall be located within the principal building. c. Any other accessory structures allowed in the CCD (seeTable 5-4 — Accessory Uses by District) shall meet all requirements of the CCD district applicable to principal buildings. (Ord. 799, passed 2-27-2023) § 153.090 USE TABLE. (A) Explanation of use table structure. (1) Organization of Table 5-1. Table 5-1 organizes all principal uses by use classifications and use types. (a) Use classifications. The use classifications are: agricultural uses; residential uses; civic and institutional uses; commercial uses; and industrial uses. The use classifications provide a systematic basis for assigning present and future land uses into broad general classifications (e.g., residential and commercial uses). The use classifications then organize land uses and activities into specific "use types" based on common functional, product, or physical characteristics, such as the type and amount of activity, the type of customers or residents, how goods or services are sold or delivered and site conditions. (b) Use types. The specific use types identify the specific uses that are considered to fall within characteristics identified in the use classifications. For example; detached dwellings, parks and recreational areas, and schools are "use types" in the Single-family Residence District. (2) Symbols used in Table 5-1 (a) Permitted Uses = P. A "P" indicates that a use is permitted by right, subject to compliance with all other applicable provisions of this chapter. Uses may be subject to special regulations as referenced in the "additional requirements" column. (b) Conditionally Permitted Uses = C. A "C" indicates that a use is permitted provided the city can establish conditions necessary to ensure the use is compatible to the proposed location and surrounding properties. Inability of the city to establish conditions to adequately control anticipated impacts is justification for denial of a conditionally permitted use. Conditional uses may also be subject to special regulations as referenced in the "additional requirements" column. (c) Interim Permitted Uses = I. An "I" indicates that a use maybe permitted for a brief period of time provided certain conditions are met, and a specific event or date can be established for discontinuance of the use. Inability of the city to establish conditions to adequately control anticipated impacts is justification for denial of an interim permitted use. Interim permitted uses may also be subject to special regulations as referenced in the "additional requirements" column. (d) Prohibited Uses = Shaded cells.A shaded cell indicates that the listed use is prohibited in the respective base zoning district. (e) Uses not provided for within zoning districts. In any zoning district, whenever a proposed use is neither specifically allowed nor denied, the use will be considered prohibited in which case an amendment to the ordinance text would be required to clarify if, where and how a proposed use could be established. TABLE 5-1: USES BY DISTRICT Base Zoning Districts Use Types "P" = Permitted Additional Requirements "C., _ Conditionally General warehousing Heavy manufacturing Industrial services Industrial self - storage facilities Land reclamation Light manufacturing Machinery/tru ck repair and sales Recycling and salvage center Truck or freight terminal Waste disposal and incineration Wrecker and towing services iiiei�ieiie� C C P P § 153.091(F) (6) C § 153.091(F) (7) C P None C C § 153.091(F) See (8) C C C § 153.091(F) Ordinance No. (9) P P P § 153.091(F) (10) C § 153.091(F) (11) C § 153.091(F) (14) C § 153.091(F) (15) C § 153.091(F) (16) P § 153.091(F) (17) TABLE 5-1A: CENTRAL COMMUNITY DISTRICT (CCD) USES SUB -AREA Riverfront (A) Broadway (B) walnut & pine (D) General Notes Cedar (C) CCD Retail, Office, Entertainment Retail, supported large Housing, and open supported by by space supported Use Types space, entertainment, housing retail by limited supported byusers, housing 2nd and retail and retail services and retail services service TABLE 5-1A: CENTRAL COMMUNITY DISTRICT (CCD) USES SUB -AREA Riverfront (A) Broadway (B) walnut & pine (D) General Notes Cedar (C) CCD Retail, Office, Entertainment Retail, supported large Housing, and open supported by by space supported Use Types space, entertainment, housing retail by limited supported byusers, housing 2nd and retail and retail services and retail services service Additional use requirements applicable per § 153.091 Uses: Residential Uses Single- family P. CUP *Upper floors only Multi 3 du or under P* CUP* P *Upper floors only *Townhous es on Townhouse CUP CUP* CUP P Broadway east of Pine only Multi 4-12 du CUP CUP CUP CUP Multi 13+ du CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP *Allowed on ground floor for Ground floor CUP* P P townhouses on Broadway east of Pine Commercial Brew Pub <10,000 sq. ft. P P P P Brew Pub >10,000 sq. ft. CUP P CUP P Commercial Day Care CUP CUP P Commercial Lodging P CUP CUP P Uses: Commercial Entertainme nt/Recreation, <10,000 sq. Indoor Commercial (including CUP* CUP* CUP* CUP ft. only theaters) Entertainme nt/Recreation Outdoor Commercial Subject to § Event centers CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP 153.091(F) (14 ) Funeral services CUP Personal services P P P P CUP Places of public assembly CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP Production brewery/ taproom P P P P Micro- distillery/ cocktail room P P P P Professional office - services CUP* P P P P Upper floors and retail preferred CUP* - not P/CUP* on P/CUP* Upper floors Commercial office allowed on ground on ground P preferred ground floor floor floor Financial P P P P Drive thru by CUP Restaurants, bars <10,000 P P P P CUP sq. ft. Restaurants, bars > 10,000 CUP P CUP P CUP sq. ft. Retail Sales <10,000 sq. ft. P P P P P Retail Sales >10,000 sq. ft. CUP CUP CUP P CUP Retail with service CUP P P P P Specialty Eating Establishments <10,000 sq. P P P P CUP ft. Vehicle fuel sales CUP Veterinary facilities < 10,000 CUP CUP CUP CUP No outdoor sq. ft. uses Industrial Uses Industrial PUD PUD Only PUD Only Civic and Institutional Uses Clinics/ medical services CUP CUP P P Public buildings or uses (incl. public parks) P CUP P CUP CUP Schools Pre- K-12 CUP CUP CUP TABLE 54B THE POINTES AT CEDAR DISTRICT (PCD) See § 153.048 (Ord. 762, passed 8-23-2021; Ord. 780, passed 7-25-2022; Ord. 791, passed 11-14-2022; Ord. 797, passed 2-13-2023; Ord. 799, passed 2-27-2023; Ord. 804, passed 8-14-2023) Interior Street ft.) area) Front Rear Side Side 2 stories All Uses 6 6 6 6 30 feet (Reserved) (Reserved) [1] [1]: Multi -story buildings may be allowed as a conditional use pursuant to §153.028(D) contingent upon strict adherence to fire safety code provisions as specified by the International Building Code as adopted in the Monticello City Code. Accessory Structures - See § 153.092(B) for all general standards and limitations on accessory structures. - § 153.042, Common District Requirements Other - § 153.043(B), Standards Applicable to All Residential Base Zoning Districts Regulation to - § 153.060, Landscaping and Screening Standards Consult (not all - § 153.064, Signs inclusive) - § 153.067, Off -Street Parking - § 153.068, Off-street loading spaces - § 153.070, Building Materials (G) Central Community District, CCD. (1) (a) 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. (b) 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. (c) Projects that benefit from public investments and/or subsidies will have a greater burden to provide higher levels of both private and public amenities. (d) Sub -districts. The CCD is hereby divided into five subdistricts, four of which comprise the study area of the Small Area Plan. The CCD regulations shall apply uniformly across all sub -districts unless specific sub -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. The subdistricts are known as: 1. Riverfront; 2. Broadway; 3. Walnut and Cedar Streets; 4. Pine Street; and 5. "General" shall be any area within the CCD that is not identified as being within one of the four named subdistricts. (e) Base lot area. No minimum. (f) Base lot width. No minimum. (2) 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 chapter, 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. (c) Existing buildings shall be subject to the permitted and conditional use allowances of this chapter. (d) Projects which do not meet the requirements of this chapter may utilize the Planned Unit Development (PUD) process. (3) 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 new 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. (e) Buildings adjacent to single-family. 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 § 153.066. (f) Building materials. Building materials for all uses shall be predominantly glass, brick, natural or cultured stone, or equivalent masonry material. 1. 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 no more than 30% of building exterior for residential structures. 2. Commercial and other structures, no more than 15% of building exterior may be comprised of architectural metal, which shall be integrated into the building design. 3. Mixed use buildings shall comply with the commercial building requirements. (4) Performance standards. (a) Character area standards. 1. Broadway. a. All buildings should have a storefront or entrance on Broadway. b. Buildings shall be oriented toward the front of the lot, with a maximum ten -feet 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. c. Storefronts facing any public street shall consist of a minimum of 50% window/door transparency on ground floor. d. Buildings shall be between two to four 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. e. 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 to 60-foot increments. f. 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. g. Sidewalks and/or pathway connections shall be provided for all development projects. 2. Walnut/Cedar. a. Features such as upper balconies, dormers, courtyards, porches and dooryards shall be incorporated for residential uses. b. Buildings shall be between two to four 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. c. Buildings shall be oriented toward Walnut and Cedar Street and toward front corners where applicable. 3. Pine Street. a. Buildings shall be between two to four 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. b. Buildings shall be oriented to Pine Street with secondary entrances located on side or interior facades. Corner properties shall have dual orientation. 4. Riverfront. a. Features such as upper balconies, dormers, courtyards, porches and dooryards shall be incorporated for residential uses. b. Buildings shall be between two to four 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. c. Buildings shall be oriented toward river and public right of way corners where applicable. (b) Use type standards. 1. Residential. a. Single/two-family: Where permitted, the requirements of the R-2 District will apply. b. Townhouse. (i) Permitted where the subject property has no direct frontage on Broadway or Walnut/Cedar. (ii) Must preserve open space to coordinate with public spaces. (iii) Building heights up to 25 feet or two stories above grade. (iv) Setbacks — 15 feet from abutting single-family, minimum of eight feet from public street. Interior side setbacks may be zero. (v) Variable roofline and front building walls. (vi) Classic row -house; living space to front; no garage -front design. (vii) All parking in attached garages. (viii) Parking ratio of two spaces per du, off-street. c. Multi four-12 du. (i) Only allowed where the subject property has no frontage on Broadway, Walnut/Cedar. Conditionally permitted where the property has direct frontage on Broadway or Walnut/Cedar. (ii) Must preserve open space to coordinate with public spaces. (iii) Building heights up to 35 feet or three stories above grade; additional stories authorized through conditional use permit (iv) Setbacks — 15 feet from abutting single-family, minimum of eight feet from public street. Interior side setbacks may be zero. (v) Variable roofline and front building walls. (vi) Garage entrances may not face a public street. (vii) Garages which face a single-family residential zoning district must screen the garage entrance from the eye -level view of the abutting property. (viii) All parking in attached garages within building footprint (no surface parking). (ix) Parking ratio of 1.7 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. (x) Residential units on upper, non -ground floors of buildings in the Riverfront Character Area are permitted as a part of mixed -use buildings by conditional use permit. d. Multi 13+ du. (i) Only allowed where the subject property has no frontage on Broadway, Walnut/Cedar. Conditionally permitted where the property has direct frontage on Broadway or Walnut/Cedar. (ii) Must preserve open space to coordinate with public spaces. (iii) Building heights up to 50 feet or four stories above grade; additional stories authorized through conditional use permit. (iv) Setbacks — shall be — 15 feet from abutting single- family, minimum of eight feet from public street. Interior side setbacks may be zero. (v) Variable roofline and front building walls. (vi) Garage entrances may not face a public street. (vii) Garages which face a single-family residential zoning district must screen the garage entrance from the eye -level view of the abutting property. (viii) All required parking shall be located in attached garages within building footprint (no surface parking). (ix) Parking ratio of 1.1 spaces per dwelling unit bedroom 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. (x) Multiple -family housing limited to seniors may reduce parking supply to half 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. (xi) Residential units on upper, non -ground floors of buildings in the Riverfront and Broadway Character Area are permitted as a part of mixed -use buildings. e. Ground floor residential units. When allowed, subject to: (i) Common areas, lobbies, etc. (if any) should be oriented toward street. (ii) Street levels should include additional window and doorway glass exposure toward streets. 2. Commercial and mixed -use, generally. a. Uses adjacent to single-family residential zoned properties which include dining/drinking service spaces shall have one outdoor areas facing public open space use areas. b. Building heights of up to 50 feet or four stories shall be permitted. c. Buildings heights exceeding 50 feet or four stories may be allowed by conditional use permit. d. Residential units in mixed -use commercial buildings shall include balcony spaces. e. Building setbacks shall be 15 feet from abutting single-family homes, minimum eight feet from public streets. Interior side setbacks may be zero. (c) Landscaping. 1. Site improvements in the CCD shall include landscaping consistent with the requirements of §153.060 — Landscaping and Screening. 2. Pedestrian, plaza/patio, and bicycle spaces on the property shall integrate alternative pavement materials, designs, or features consistent with the surrounding streetscape. (d) Parking. 1. Off-street parking areas shall be developed and constructed according to the requirements of §153.067. Parking supply shall be as identified in this chapter, or where not specified herein, as in § 153.067 — Off -Street Parking. 2. 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. 3. An existing business, as of the date of this chapter, which has a parking supply which is substandard according to § 153.067 - Off -Street Parking, shall be considered a legal nonconformity. 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 § 153.067(E)(4)(c) for such deficiency. 4. Parking shall not be located on a parcel between the front building line of the principal building and the public street, except where expressly provided for by the City Council after recommendation from the Planning Commission. (e) Other performance standards. 1. All other performance standards as identified in §§153.060 through 153.072 shall apply, unless otherwise addressed in this section. 2. Maximum residential density: 25.0 dwelling units per gross acre. 3. Maximum building height: 60 feet. a. Buildings may exceed 50 feet in height by conditional use permit, with enhanced site improvements, architecture, and building materials. 4. Lot coverage, buildings. a. Minimum building lot coverage: 20%. b. Maximum building lot coverage: 90%. 5. Accessory structures. a. For commercial uses, 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 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 feet in height. b. For mixed -use and multi -family residential uses, trash handling equipment shall be located within the principal building. c. Any other accessory structures allowed in the CCD (seeTable 5-4 — Accessory Uses by District) shall meet all requirements of the CCD district applicable to principal buildings. (Ord. 799, passed 2-27-2023) § 153.090 USE TABLE. (A) Explanation of use table structure. (1) Organization of Table 5-1. Table 5-1 organizes all principal uses by use classifications and use types. (a) Use classifications. The use classifications are: agricultural uses; residential uses; civic and institutional uses; commercial uses; and industrial uses. The use classifications provide a systematic basis for assigning present and future land uses into broad general classifications (e.g., residential and commercial uses). The use classifications then organize land uses and activities into specific "use types" based on common functional, product, or physical characteristics, such as the type and amount of activity, the type of customers or residents, how goods or services are sold or delivered and site conditions. (b) Use types. The specific use types identify the specific uses that are considered to fall within characteristics identified in the use classifications. For example; detached dwellings, parks and recreational areas, and schools are "use types" in the Single-family Residence District. (2) Symbols used in Table 5-1 (a) Permitted Uses = P. A "P" indicates that a use is permitted by right, subject to compliance with all other applicable provisions of this chapter. Uses may be subject to special regulations as referenced in the "additional requirements" column. (b) Conditionally Permitted Uses = C. A "C" indicates that a use is permitted provided the city can establish conditions necessary to ensure the use is compatible to the proposed location and surrounding properties. Inability of the city to establish conditions to adequately control anticipated impacts is justification for denial of a conditionally permitted use. Conditional uses may also be subject to special regulations as referenced in the "additional requirements" column. (c) Interim Permitted Uses = I. An "I" indicates that a use maybe permitted for a brief period of time provided certain conditions are met, and a specific event or date can be established for discontinuance of the use. Inability of the city to establish conditions to adequately control anticipated impacts is justification for denial of an interim permitted use. Interim permitted uses may also be subject to special regulations as referenced in the "additional requirements" column. (d) Prohibited Uses = Shaded cells.A shaded cell indicates that the listed use is prohibited in the respective base zoning district. (e) Uses not provided for within zoning districts. In any zoning district, whenever a proposed use is neither specifically allowed nor denied, the use will be considered prohibited in which case an amendment to the ordinance text would be required to clarify if, where and how a proposed use could be established. TABLE 5-1: USES BY DISTRICT Base Zoning Districts Use Types "P" = Permitted Additional Requirements "C., _ Conditionally General warehousing Heavy manufacturing Industrial services Industrial self - storage facilities Land reclamation Light manufacturing Machinery/tru ck repair and sales Recycling and salvage center Truck or freight terminal Waste disposal and incineration Wrecker and towing services iiiei�ieiie� C C P P § 153.091(F) (6) C § 153.091(F) (7) C P None C C § 153.091(F) See (8) C C C § 153.091(F) Ordinance No. (9) P P P § 153.091(F) (10) C § 153.091(F) (11) C § 153.091(F) (14) C § 153.091(F) (15) C § 153.091(F) (16) P § 153.091(F) (17) TABLE 5-1A: CENTRAL COMMUNITY DISTRICT (CCD) USES SUB -AREA Riverfront (A) Broadway (B) walnut & pine (D) General Notes Cedar (C) CCD Retail, Office, Entertainment Retail, supported large Housing, and open supported by by space supported Use Types space, entertainment, housing retail by limited supported byusers, housing 2nd and retail and retail services and retail services service TABLE 5-1A: CENTRAL COMMUNITY DISTRICT (CCD) USES SUB -AREA Riverfront (A) Broadway (B) walnut & pine (D) General Notes Cedar (C) CCD Retail, Office, Entertainment Retail, supported large Housing, and open supported by by space supported Use Types space, entertainment, housing retail by limited supported byusers, housing 2nd and retail and retail services and retail services service Additional use requirements applicable per § 153.091 Uses: Residential Uses Single- family P. CUP *Upper floors only Multi 3 du or under P* CUP* P *Upper floors only *Townhous es on Townhouse CUP CUP* CUP P Broadway east of Pine only Multi 4-12 du CUP CUP CUP CUP Multi 13+ du CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP *Allowed on ground floor for Ground floor CUP* P P townhouses on Broadway east of Pine Commercial Brew Pub <10,000 sq. ft. P P P P Brew Pub >10,000 sq. ft. CUP P CUP P Commercial Day Care CUP CUP P Commercial Lodging P CUP CUP P Uses: Commercial Entertainme nt/Recreation, <10,000 sq. Indoor Commercial (including CUP* CUP* CUP* CUP ft. only theaters) Entertainme nt/Recreation Outdoor Commercial Subject to § Event centers CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP 153.091(F) (14 ) Funeral services CUP Personal services P P P P CUP Places of public assembly CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP Production brewery/ taproom P P P P Micro- distillery/ cocktail room P P P P Professional office - services CUP* P P P P Upper floors and retail preferred CUP* - not P/CUP* on P/CUP* Upper floors Commercial office allowed on ground on ground P preferred ground floor floor floor Financial P P P P Drive thru by CUP Restaurants, bars <10,000 P P P P CUP sq. ft. Restaurants, bars > 10,000 CUP P CUP P CUP sq. ft. Retail Sales <10,000 sq. ft. P P P P P Retail Sales >10,000 sq. ft. CUP CUP CUP P CUP Retail with service CUP P P P P Specialty Eating Establishments <10,000 sq. P P P P CUP ft. Vehicle fuel sales CUP Veterinary facilities < 10,000 CUP CUP CUP CUP No outdoor sq. ft. uses Industrial Uses Industrial PUD PUD Only PUD Only Civic and Institutional Uses Clinics/ medical services CUP CUP P P Public buildings or uses (incl. public parks) P CUP P CUP CUP Schools Pre- K-12 CUP CUP CUP TABLE 54B THE POINTES AT CEDAR DISTRICT (PCD) See § 153.048 (Ord. 762, passed 8-23-2021; Ord. 780, passed 7-25-2022; Ord. 791, passed 11-14-2022; Ord. 797, passed 2-13-2023; Ord. 799, passed 2-27-2023; Ord. 804, passed 8-14-2023) Exhibit A —Site Location f >i f,. ississippi River too 1, //P • y J �' Block 34 Site \ \ ' I/t • �. a �1 M/ 4# •' 14 1)'•F j�t,I /�. A"N�, 1in=719Ft 1-94 & MN TH 25 Interchange City of Monticello Downtown Small Area Plan h,__Icello, MN Prepared for: The City of Monticello ADOPTED BY CITY COUNCIL ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2017 Prepared by: Cuningham Group Architecture, Inc. Tangible Consulting Services CUNINGHAM _IgMonticello 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 Improve Pine Street for All Users CNI Shift the Center of Town to Walnut and Broadway 7 111 �111 1®11 � 111'111 ■III ■ 1 1■111 1 " ■ 1 ■ 1 Encourage Small and Medium Scaled Investments "_X 4 err ��': art, -.��,• �:�-"� ��;:, p� �� _.�--.«�., es • . " .� ,•; � wry, � � ,•'- s�•'�'��,�i �, �, � - • . •. y - Become a River Town N 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 Area! 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. C 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 Project Goals 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. 111 �111 1®11 � 111'lll ■III ■ 1 1■III 1" ■ 1 ■ 1 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. 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 Walnut Street and Cedar Street Walnut and Cedar Streets Character Area: The recommendations and guidelines on this page pertain to the area colored on this diagram Walnut Street and Cedar Street are important corridors to the River as well as transitions between the commercial areas of downtown and the in -town neighborhoods. In order to perform in this capacity, the Plan encourages new housing to infill vacant lots and eventually for single family housing to transition to medium density housing. Live/work units or small service/production (such as insurance agent or jewelry maker) are permitted. In addition, the Plan recommends improvements to the street that will accommodate pedestrian and bike access to the River. This includes parallel parking, aligned sidewalks and crosswalks, and curb extensions at Broadway. Create a pedestrian promenade to the 0 Riverfront with wide continuous sidewalks and well marked crosswalks Infill vacant lots and redevelop underutilized 0 parcels with housing in small apartments or townhouses. Small service or production uses are permitted within these and existing buildings. OEncourage new housing to face Walnut and Cedar Street, with multiple doors facing the street. OLocate all parking towards the middle of the block, accessed via a rear lane shared with other properties on the block. Encourage small and medium scaled residential buildings © (3-5 stories, 1/4to 1/2 block) that prioritize pedestrian scale and walkability. Perspective along Walnut Street, looking north towards the River. I r Y ELLv P m P I. X X X )< .r %e %, 8' 12' 8' 24' 8' 12' 8' I, .I 80' RO W River Street Broadway 3rd Street 4th Street Sth Street «>o�o tracks 7th Street Walnut Street Promenade to the River Proposed Parallel Parking Section of Walnut and Cedar Street On -street parking is important throughout Downtown. Parallel parking will not require an easement and is desireable in front of residential buildings. Diagonal parking requires an easement and yields 50% more parking spaces. City of Monticello Downtown Small Area Plan I Character Areas M Walnut Street and Cedar Street Guidelines Facade and Frontage • Porches and/ or dooryards are encouraged for all ground floor residential units. • Dormers and bay windows are encouraged to create a pedestrian scaled facade • Upper story balconies are encouraged. • Courtyards are permitted along 1/2 of a front property line. Public Realm • 6'-10' sidewalk, aligned across intersections and along the front of blocks. • On street parking for visitors to Downtown • Clearly marked crosswalks to accommodate pedestrian and bike access between the Community Center and the Riverfront Precedent Images �ass429 r Massing and Orientation • Buildings should be between 2 and 4 stories. • Buildings should be primarily oriented to Walnut and Cedar Street to create a comfortable pedestrian environment. • Dormers and roof articulations should be used to reduce the scale of buildings if buildings are longer than 100' in length. Building Use and Location • Primarily residential uses between the Civic Center and Walnut Street. Small scale service and commercial businesses permitted on corner of 4th and Cedar and 4th and Walnut. • Buildings oriented toward front (street) and front corners City of Monticello Downtown Small Area Plan I Character Areas M Pine Street Pine Street Character Area: The and recomendations guidelines on this page pertain to the area colored on this diagram Pine Street (Minnesota State Hwy 25) is an important and heavily traveled roadway in Monticello and Sherburne County. It is one of only two river crossings between Minneapolis and Saint Cloud and it connects to I-94 in Monticello. It also has an important local role because it is Downtown's connection to the rest of Monticello that lies south of I-94. The original plat of Monticello did not foresee the growth of Pine Street and as a result, the steady growth of traffic along it has had a strong impact on the community. While it connects Monticello to the region, it also divides the community between east and west. This Plan recognizes Pine Street as a regional roadway, but seeks to manage its impacts as it crosses through Downtown. The Plan does not recommend any additional widening and supports additional river crossings that would better serve both Downtown and the region. New development along Pine Street should be regional serving, but locally scaled. Buildings should be located on the corners with pedestrian refuges along Pine Street that improve the appearance and the experience of all along Pine Street. The Plan discourages additional property access to Pine Street and encourages side street access with through block (north/south) easements. 0 Work with MnDOTto maintain a 5 lane section(2 through lanes both directions with a center turning lane), do not increase speeds 0 Work with MNDot to improve pedestrian crossings wherever possible, preferably with traffic signals at 4th Street. OEncourage redevelopment on the corners of blocks, with entrances facing the street, and shared parking in the middle of the block. i �64 i ii ii I ■■ i� i■ iR� M Proposed Section of Pine Street _sty li v 11 ill 1p r rn b rl}l �} 0 Reduce the impact of parking to pedestrians by minimizing the width to 180'and buffering parking from the sidewalk with a low fence and streetscaping. Reduce direct property access to Pine Street © and encourage property access from side streets with through block easements. 70 100, ROW 15' Perspective along Pine Street, looking north towards the River. City of Monticello Downtown Small Area Plan I Character Areas F20 Pine Street Guidelines Precedent Images Facade and Frontage • Primary entrance to building should be clearly visible from Pine Street accomplished with careful design. • One story base level articulation is encouraged to create a pedestrian scale frontage. • Storefronts on the ground floor are encouraged to face Pine Street. If storefronts face mid block parking, there must be pedestrian access to the storefronts. • Corner treatments such as entrances, cornice feature, or towers are encouraged at the corners of the bocks. Public Realm • 10'-15' sidewalk; trees clustered in planters with ground cover or low shrubs. • Sidewalks buffered from parking lots with low wall or hedge. • Gateway treatments at River Street and 7th Street. -11S!k s - SP.r J. bj�� --- : Massing and Orientation • Buildings should be between 2 and 5 stories. • Buildings should be oriented to Pine Street. Secondary entrances can be located on side streets or facing parking lots. If located on the Broadway/Pine Street corner, buildings should have dual orientations - one towards Pine Street and one towards Broadway. Building Use and Location • Larger retail/ commercial, office or hospitality uses that desire visibility, parking and regional access are encouraged. This does not apply to Block 52 which is located in the Riverfront character Area. • Buildings located towards front corners of Pine Street blocks. • Parking lots in mid block should not be wider than 180', but should be clearly visible from Pine Street and easilly accessible from side streets. • City of Monticello Downtown Small Area Plan I Character Areas Block 34 BroQa�ystrPPtF Frontage And Ground Floor Uses Active (retail) uses are encouraged at Pine Street and Broadway. Residential frontages are encouraged on Cedar Street. The remainder of the block is flexible. Active Frontage Flexible Frontage (either Active or Residential) Block 34 (public ownership in blue) Most of the properties on Block 34 are 7jr- publicly owned. In addition, there are two 11 1 1 1 wells on the block that impact development. Redevelopment is further challenged by I I J I I I I lr limitations on property access created by medians on Broadway and Pine Street. The site is attractive for "outbound" retail and the plan recommends such a use to be located in the base of a multi use building on the corner Residential Frontage Active Frontage of Pine and Broadway. BroQa�QyStrPPt i S.FPPr Md+'SF F %i� `�O gthstrePtF � \ J j Setbacks, Pocket Parks & Open Space Buildings should define the perimeter of the block with a front facade zone between 5' and 15' of the front property line. The two wells on site have 50' setbacks and shou Id be incorporated into courtyards or parking areas. Building Setback """".... Well Setback I 4thstrP� BroQati'4 Q�'Cz' - d �- ystrpPtF � - Parking & Servicing Primary access to mid block parking should occur from Cedar Street and 4th Street. Surface Parking Access Way a's Options The two illustrations above show potential options for development on Block 34 - both adhering to the guidelines. The top illustration shows a development pattern that assumes the property on Cedar Street remains. City of Monticello Downtown Small Area Plan I Character Areas 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 iiiiiiii■ Mixed -Use Multi -Family Housing Public Employment iiiiiiii■ V / /�/� V / /: •wad' �_ 'o.......• �'� • •�`• `\Pa r WO penSpace/Cemetery V Core Study Area 1 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 Exhibit C—Site Detail City and EDA Owned Property 0 Municipal Well Location Aw, r 0. Exhibit D—Municipal Well Development Radius . ♦ Roq h �\ coNT� - 1 r ,1 co _ Ir � i Monticello 1)) 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. 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. E Monticello 1)) 2040 VISION + PLAN - PHASE ONE I JANUARY 2020 Development Assumptions Q 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. Q 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 riverfront trail. O New Employment Center - New industrial business park developed around new interchange with green technology, renewable energy, manufacturing and other uses. Q 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. 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 hi Industrial and Employment Q New School r Conservation Neighborhoods 4-7gt7 chnology, Renewable Energy,OManufacturing & I Distribution Warehousing Otter Creek Industrial Park BERTRAM CHAIN OF LAKEF Potential School Site with C R6.—W- Retail and Commercial A Trails • Open Space r JEFFERSON BLVD i NORTHSTAR LINE BIG LAKE MU -, Downtown z 4C> Mixed~ N r �P \ 44 i 1. 4p� sa sp♦I♦.'G I'I y ss r� sA � • i IG �' \ z B - O � SCHOOL BLVD G — -- �L C a � a i d z z z K LL Medium and Small �. Lot Conservation it, �Developments q. . 4-10 Units/Acre (Neo Traditional) Development Residential (South) 'A INDUSTRIAL URBAN PRIORITY • .. �....� .,o«.,...�..o T1 Monticello 1) 2040 - VISION + PLAN COMPREHENSIVE PLAN I NOVEMBER 23RD, 2020 ADOPTION CHAPTER 3: LAND USE .. GROWTH AND ORDERLYANNEXATION 47 COMMERCIAL DESIGNATIONS There are four commercial and mixed land use designations as follows: Community Commercial A Community Commercial designation applies to existing commercial uses along State Highway 25, School Boulevard and Chelsea Road, as well as other small pockets of Monticello that include existing shopping centers, retailers and entertainment uses. The intent of Community Commercial is to provide locations for everyday retail goods and services generally oriented to a city-wide basis. Regional Commercial A Regional Commercial designation applies to areas targeted for uses that serve the traveling public and larger retail uses and commercial development intended for a regional market. This designation is generally applied to various areas along the Interstate 94 corridor with high visibility. The development character of the regional commercial development will continue to be auto -oriented, large format commercial uses such as `big -box' uses and other uses that require a large parking area. Looking to the future, opportunities for connectivity and design linkages between such development and nearby uses and neighborhoods will be emphasized. Downtown Mixed -Use The Downtown Mixed -Use category identifies and designates the downtown area as a primary development focus for downtown intended to improve, revitalize and redevelop Downtown Monticello as envisioned in the 2017 Downtown Small Area Plan. The goal is to transform downtown into a thriving commercial area with new mixed -use, specialty retail and restaurant uses with enhanced streetscape and pedestrian amenities. Entertainment uses, co -working spaces, boutiques and cafes are also envisioned. New downtown development should also embrace and be oriented towards the river whenever possible. Commercial/Residential Flex The Commercial/Residential Flex designation encourages the mix of flexible and compatible development of commercial, office, retail and residential uses in limited areas of the city on the same or adjacent properties. The purpose of this designation is to give the city and property owners flexibility for future land use based on market demand. The Commercial/Residential Flex designation is applied to a few of the remaining large vacant parcels in the City including the parcels located south of Chelsea Road and north of School Boulevard and centered along Dundas Road. This designation is also applied to parcels located between Interstate 94 and 7th Street West. These properties may be developed as commercial, residential, or mixed land uses under the city's PUD zoning, subject to review and approval of the City. ` 1) Required Retail Frontage Small Retail Opportunities Commercial Mixed -Use Multi -Family Housing Public Employment Park/OpenSpace/Cem W TABLE 3.3: FUTURE LAND USE COMMERCIAL ACREAGES Source: Monticello Downtown Small Area Plan (2017) 60 41« ;<� LAND USE, GROWTH AND ORDERLY ANNEXATION 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 • Density - 25+ units/acre (Medium to High Density Residential) ♦ 2018 Correlating • Floor Area Ratio Zoning District (FAR) 0.50 to 4.0 CCD Community • Height - Commercial District Up to 6 stories • Lot Area - N/A Primary Mode Pedestrian -friendly streetscape Vehicular (slow speeds) Secondary Mode Bicycle facilities and parking JTransit or shuttle service t9«4 LAND USE, GROWTH AND ORDERLY ANNEXATION