Planning Commission Minutes 07-05-2011MINUTES
MONTICELLO PLANNING
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Commissioners Present:
Commissioners Absent:
Council Liaison:
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Staff Absent:
1. Call to order
Tuesday, July 5,2011 - 6:00 PM
sissippi Room, Monticello Community Center
Rod Dragsten, Brad Fyle and William Spartz
Charlotte Gabler, Barry Voight
Lloyd Hilgart
Angela Schumann, Ron Hackenmueller
Steve Gnttman, NAC
Commissioner Dragsten called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Consideration to approve Planning Commission minutes of June 7th, 2011
BRAD FYLE MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF JUNE 7TH, 2011.
MOTION WAS SECONDED BILL SPARTZ. MOTION CARRIED 3 -0.
3. Citizen Comments
None
4. Consideration of adding items to the agenda
None
5. Public Hearing - Consideration of an amendment to the Monticello Zoning
Ordinance, Chapter 3, Section 7, Special Use Overlay District, including
amendments to the official zoning may of the City of Monticello. Applicant: City of
Monticello
The Planning Commission had called for a public hearing regarding an amendment of the
Special Use Overlay District in relationship to the pending bowling alley site rezoning at
their last meeting. Although the property is now commercially zoned it hasn't yet
changed ownership or been converted to use as a religious institution so it is not
necessary to, at this time, amend the district.
Quarry Church currently has a letter of intent on the property and will meet to work out
platting, right of way and sale issues and will likely bring a purchase agreement to
council by the end of August. Staff recommended reviewing the Special Use Overlay
District after the sale transaction has taken place to determine which abutting or adjacent
parcels should be removed from the districts.
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There was some consideration about the importance of reviewing the Special Use
Overlay District on a consistent periodic basis. Staff will get direction from City Planner
Steve Grittman about establishing a reasonable time frame for doing so.
The public hearing was opened.
BILL SPARTZ MOVED TO CONTINUE THE HEARING ON THE AMENDMENT
TO THE MONTICELLO ZONING ORDINANCE, SPECIAL USE OVERLAY
DISTRICT TO AUGUST 2ND, 2011. MOTION WAS SECONDED BY BRAD FYLE.
MOTION CARRIED 3 -0.
6. Public Hearing - Consideration of an amendment to the Monticello Zoning Ordinance,
Chapter 4, Section 13 - Telecommunications Towers and Antennas, Chapter 5, Section 1- Use
Table, Chapter 5, Section 2 — Use Specific Standards and Chapter 5, Section 3 - Accessory Uses
Applicant: City of Monticello
The Planning Commission had called for a public hearing for amendments relating to
telecommunication towers and antennas. As ordinance language revisions had not yet
been completed, staff asked that the public hearing be continued to the August 2nd, 2011
Planning Commission meeting.
The Commission briefly considered the inventory of towers and antennas already in place
throughout the City as a reference point for considering amendments. There were a few
specific questions related to the tower at the Workforce Center and the inventory in
general. Staff agreed to look into residential requirements for rooftop power generators.
The public hearing was opened.
BILL SPARTZ MOVED TO CONTINUE THE HEARING ON THE AMENDMENT
TO THE MONTICELLO ZONING ORDINANCE, TELECOMMUNICATION
TOWERS AND ANTENNAS TO AUGUST 2ND, 2011. MOTION WAS SECONDED
BY BRAD FYLE. MOTION CARRIED 3 -0.
7. Consideration of Zoning Ordinance Amendments — Code Tracking Update
Staff had requested feedback on various text items that may require amendment since the
adoption of the new Zoning Ordinance. Many of these are minor adjustments to code
while others require some policy decisions.
The following items were noted and /or briefly addressed:
• Variance law
• Subdivisions in R -2 zoned portions of the Original Plat and Lower Monticello
• Outdoor storage CUPS in industrial districts
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There had been some previous consideration of establishing stricter standards for
outdoor storage in lieu of a CUP in industrial districts. Front storage was of particular
concern. Staff will ask for IEDC input prior to the next commission meeting.
• Regulations for building materials in the IBC
Staff will also consult the IEDC about what type of building materials are preferred in
the business campus. This section of the code had been reserved for future
regulations.
• R -A landscaping standards
This section of the code had also been reserved for future regulations.
• Industrial PUDs
Staff recommended that this issue also be considered.
• Occasional sale signage
Non - profits serving the broader community have a need to market special events
outside of temporary signage regulations. Staff will review the City of Buffalo's
occasional sale signage regulations and craft language for consideration.
• Indoor entertainment conditions
Although listed as conditional use in some districts, indoor entertainment conditions
are not yet specified in the zoning code text.
• Special use permit for events held after 10 PM
Current special use permit regulations do not address outdoor entertainment after 10
PM. The commission may want to consider an option for a special use permit under
certain circumstances.
• Accessory structure language placement
• Dynamic Display
The text of the code does not specify that dynamic displays are intended to be for
permanent signs only.
Rod Dragsten asked Building Official Ron Hackenmueller for feedback about the
temporary sign ordinance. The City has issued twice as many temporary signs as a year
ago. There was some discussion about the need for applicants to be more responsible
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about proper placement of temporary signs as they are often placed in the right of way.
Staff will prepare amendment language for these code tracking issues for consideration at
the August Planning Commission meeting.
8. Community Development Director's Report
Bertram Chain of Lakes Park
City Council approved the Phase 3 acquisition and the Wright County Board will
consider providing funding match in July for the joint ownership of 126 land and
water acres. This current purchase doesn't include the beach but does include camp
buildings. Staff will establish joint use agreements with the YMCA and continue to
seek new grant funding for this project.
Park and Trail Plan
The Park and Trail Plan was approved by City Council and the interactive map is on
the City website. The new brochure will soon be printed. NAC will be developing
mobile applications to provide further access to these resources.
State Shutdown
The Walgreens project will not be delayed as a temporary electrical final had been
issued. Plan reviews for plumbing are dependent upon the state. There should not be
a significant impact unless the shutdown continues for longer than a few weeks.
PUD Ordinance Workshop
Staff suggested scheduling a joint Planning Commission and City Council PUD
Ordinance workshop and will send out an email with proposed meeting dates.
Building Update
Although there have been no new single family permits this year, there have been
several residential addition permits and numerous deck permits. The Department of
Building Safety's workload is currently 80% commercial and 20% residential. There
have been 50% more blights than last year in vacant lots and foreclosed property.
9. Adiournment
BRAD FYLE MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 6:50 PM. MOTION WAS
SECONDED BY BILL SPARTZ. MOTION CARRIED 3 -0.
Recorder: Kerry T. Bulpi-
Approved: (August 2, 2 11
Attest:
Angela c m nn, Community Development Director