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Planning Commission Agenda 09-06-2016 AGENDA REGULAR MEETING - MONTICELLO PLA NNING COMMISSION Tue sday, September 6th , 201 6 - 6:0 0 p.m. Mississippi Room , Monticello Community Center C ommissioners: Brad Fyle , Linda Buchmann, Sam Murdoff , Marc Simpson Council Liaison: Charlotte Gabler Staff: Angela Schumann, Steve Grittman ( NAC ) , Jacob Thunander, John Rued 1. General Business A. Call to O rder B. Consideration of approving m inutes nd a. Regular Meeting Minutes August 2 , 2016 nd b. Recessed Regular Meeting Minutes August 2 , 2016 C. Citizen Comments D. C onsideration of adding items to the agenda 2. Public Hearings A. Public Hearing Consideration of a request for amendment to the Monticello Zoning Ordinance for the Monticello High School Addition Planned Unit Development, a request for Development and Final Stage Planned Unit Development for the Monticello High School campus area. Applicant: Wold Architects & Engineers B. Public Hearing Consideration to approve an Amendment to the M onticello Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 4, Section 1 - Landscaping & Screening for adoption of regulations pertaining to native landscaping requirements. Applicant: City of Monticello 3. Regular Agenda A. Consideration of R ecommendation for Appointment of Planning Commissioner B. Consideration of the Community Development Directors Report 4. Added Items 5. Adjournment MINUTES REGULAR MEETING - MONTICELLO PLA NNING COMMISSION Tue sday, August 2nd , 201 6 The regularly scheduled Planning Commission meet ing of Tuesday, August 2nd, 2016 recessed to 6:00 PM on Tuesday, August 16th , 2016 Mississippi Room , Monticello Community Center Present: Brad Fyle , Linda Buchmann, John Falenschek, Marc Simpson Council Liaison: Lloyd Hilgart Absent: Sam Murdoff Staff: Angela Schumann, Steve Grittman ( NAC ) , Jacob Thunander, John Rued 1. General Business A. Call to O rder Chairman Fyle called the recessed meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. B. Consideration of approving m inutes th a. Regular Meeting Minutes July 5 , 2016 BRAD FYLE MOVED TO APPROVE THE REGULAR MEETING TH MINUTES OF JULY 5 , 2016. MOTION SECONDED BY MARC SIMPSON. MOTION CARRIED, 4 - 0. th b. Recessed Regular Meeting Minutes July 6 , 2016 MARC SIMPSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE RECESSED TH REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF JULY 6 , 2016. MOTION SECONDED BY LINDA BUCHMANN. MOTION CARRIED, 4 - 0. C. Citizen Comments NONE. D. C onsideration of adding items to the agenda Angela Schumann requested adding to Item 3.D. the introduction of Jacob Thunander, Community and Economic Development Assistant and recognition of Commissioner John Falenschek for his service to the Planning Commission . Schumann also asked to remove Items 3.B. and 3.C. as those items will be handled by the City Council. 2. Public Hearings A. Public Hearing Consideration of a request for amendment to the Monticello Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 5, Section 2 - Use - Specific Standards for regulations relating to Recycling & Salvage Centers, a request for Conditional Use Permit for Recycling & Salvage Center, and a request for Conditional Use Per mit for Vehicular Use Area Design for Deferred Parking and Curbing requirements. Applicant: Budd, Stephen B. Public Hearing Consideration of a request for amendment to the Monticello Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 5, Section 2 - Use - Specific Standards for regu lations relating to Recycling & Salvage Centers, a request for Conditional Use Permit for Recycling & Salvage Center, a request for Conditional Use Permit for Vehicular Use Area Design for Deferred Parking and Curbing requirements, and a request for Admini strative Lot Combination. Applicant: Budd, Stephen Steve Grittman , City Planner , provided an overview of the applications surrounding the current use and the proposed expansion to the IRT properties located along Fallon Avenue and Dundas Road. Grittman su ggested combining Items 2.A. and 2.B. as both were relative to the same application . The motions will be taken individually. Grittman provided an overview of the two IRT sites. The Dundas site is currently being used for office space, sorting and collecti on of recyclable materials (indoors), paved and unpaved parking, and outdoor storage. The Fallon site is being used for office/customer service transactions, commercial truck scale, retail customer scale, sorting and storage of recyclable materials (indoor s), and paved and unpaved parking. Grittman summarized the applicants proposed changes to t he Monticello Zoning Ordinance Chapter 5, Section 2: a. The center shall be on a parcel with an area of at least five acres The applicant proposes a four - acre lot size to accommodate the size of the Fallon property c. Except for a freestanding office, no part of the center shall be located within 50 feet of any property line. The applicant is seeks a reduction in this setback to 15 feet to accommodate operations on the exi sting property. e. All outdoor storage ages shall be surrounded by a solid fence or wall that is at least eight feet high, located no less than 100 feet from any public right - of - way, and located no less than 50 feet from any adjacent property. The applicant proposes to reduce this separation to 30 feet from the right - of - way, and 15 feet from adjacent property. f. Recyclable materials shall be contained within a leak - proof bin or trailer, and not stored on the ground. The applicant proposes to eli minate this provision, suggesting instead reliance on the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) - materials. g. Only limited sorting, separating, or other processing of deposited materials shall o ccur on the site. The applicant suggests deletion of this section, noting that the significant majority of the operation involves sorting, separation, and processing. It is noted that household biodegradable wastes could still be subject to this provision if an exception is made for the types of materials handled by the applicants business. h. There shall be no collection or storage of hazardous or biodegradable wastes (as described by the MPCA) on the site. The applicant proposes adding a certification prov ision to allow the handling of hazardous waste materials. Grittman stated the applicant has applied for conditional use permits for both sites on Fallon Avenue and Dundas Road . The conditional use permits for both sites include a CUP for the Recycling an d Salvage use, and a CUP for deferred paving and curbing of required parking areas . Grittman provided an overview of the proposed site improvements to both the Fallon site and Dundas site. The proposed Fallon site improvements include: Relocating the truck scale from south Fallon Avenue driveway to the north, and mov ing it further into the interior of the site to allow stacking of truck traffic off of the street. Establish ing a circulation pattern in which traffic enters the Fallon site form the north. Truc k traffic would continue to the scale, then around the building to unload, exiting the site at the south entrance. Some of this traffic may exit the site and cross Fallon Avenue to the Dundas site to unload. General public traffic would enter the north ac cess drive, then turn south to weigh and park on the north side of the building. This area would be paved and curbed in accordance with the requirements of the zoning ordinance. Exiting public traffic would travel south to the south driveway. The middle dr iveway of the three existing on the Fallon site would be eliminated to better control circulation and access. The proposed Dundas site improvements include: Retain the existing driveway to customer and employee parking on Dundas Road. Retain the existing driveway for loading/unloading trucks along Fallon Avenue. Defer paving of the auxiliary gravel parking area west of the main parking lot off of Dundas. Expand and fence the open storage area, retaining the gravel surface. (Future Phase) Add access from Du ndas for trucks along the west line of the property, to cross the north side of the Dundas site to the north Fallon access. The applicant proposes the following deferrals: Paving and curbing of existing auxiliary parking area on the Dundas site. Paving thr ough the truck circulation on the Fallon site. Paving of open storage area on the Dundas site. Grittman then provided an overview of staff recommendations of approval and identified conditions presented in Exhibit Z. The proposed improvements timeline inc ludes: 1. Paving the parking area on the Dundas site - 2017 , 2. Paving the truck circulation areas on the Fallon site - 2018 , and 3. Pav ing the open storage (or compliance with the storage container requirements for open storage) - 2019. Chairman Fyle asked if the business is currently in compliance. Grittman stated that the existing use is not in compliance with existing code. There was a conditional use permit issued for a portion of the area, but the business has currently expanded outside of the code. Chairman Fyle asked about access points on the north portion of the Fallon site. Grittman indicated the proposal is to include an access point along Fallon Avenue, with a future proposal for a curb cut to be placed adjacent to the Dundas site to aid in circulation of truck traffic. One of the existing access points along Fallon will be closed with the proposed improvements. Two access points will remain on the Fallon site onto Fallon Avenue. Chairman Fyle opened the public hearing and requested the applicant to ad dress concerns and conditions identified in Exhibit Z. Stephen Budd , IRT , stated the largest benefit to his proposal is moving the truck scale and removing truck parking from the street. Budd addressed concerns with paving including the feasibility and timeline. He also noted that if paving of the Dundas storage site is required, it will need to be concrete would need given the type and number of the vehicles that would be driving through. He asked that Class II gravel be placed instead of concrete due t o the relatively lower cost . Budd also noted that the existing Fallon site does include outdoor storage at present, and confirmed that the condition for prohibiting outdoor storage should relate to the new expansion area on the north lot. Chairman Fyle no ted concern with traffic and suggested having truck operations all on one lot. Budd stated that there would be a staging area for six trucks to be on the site at a time on the Fallon side . Grittman confirmed that IRT has worked with staff to develop a conf iguration which provided as much staging as possible on the Fallon site. Bill Demeules, 524 Pine Street , indicated concerns with outdoor storage as it relates to stormwater management and pollution control and the proposed reduced setback to 15 f eet t from adjacent properties . He noted that the current ordinance provides for best practices for the proposed use and encouraged the Commission to retain those provisions related to storage and setbacks. Jay Morrell, 1401 Fallon Avenue, cautioned the Planning Comm ission, noting concerns with traffic and parking along Dundas Avenue and debris tracking from vehicles . Chairman Fyle noted that Class II gravel does produce dust and will track on to the adjacent streets . Budd responded to concerns from neighboring busine sses. He stated that IRT hires auditors to inspect indoor and outdoor storage twice a year to ensure all operations are following regulations. Council Member Hilgart questioned the hazardous waste proposals the applicant made, enforcement of deferrals , an d outdoor storage setbacks . Hearing no other comments, the public hearing was closed. Decision 1. Zoning Ordinance Amendment to Section 5.2 (G ) ( 12) amending the requirements for Recycling and Salvage uses in the Industrial zoning districts. LINDA BUCHMANN MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. PC - 2016 - 028 RECOMMENDING ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 652 FOR AMENDMENT TO THE MONTICELLO ZONING ORDINANCE FOR STANDARDS REGULATING RECYCLING AND SALVAGE USES, BASED ON FINDINGS IN SAID RESOLUTION. JOHN FALENSCHEK SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED , 3 - 1 WITH BRAD FYLE VOTING AGAINST. Decision 2. Conditional Use Permit for Recycling and Salvage for the Dundas site. LINDA BUCHMANN MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION PC - 2016 - 029 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF THE CONDITIONAL USE PE RMIT FOR RECYCLING AND SALVAGE USES FOR IRT AT THE DUNDAS SITE, SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF EXHIBIT Z, AND BASED ON FINDINGS IN SAID RESOLUTION. MARC SIMPSON SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED , 3 - 1 WITH BRAD FYLE VOTING AGAINST. Decision 3. Conditional Use Permit for Recycling and Salvage for the Fallon site. LINDA BUCHMANN MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION PC - 2016 - 030 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR RECYCLING AND SALVAGE USES FOR IRT AT THE FALLON SITE, SUBJECT OT THE PROVISIONS OF EXHIBIT Z, AND B ASED ON FINDINGS IN SAID RESOLUTION. JOHN FALENSCHEK SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED , 3 - 1 WITH BRAD FYLE VOTING AGAINST. Decision 4. Conditional Use Permits for Deferral of Pavement and Curbing at the Dundas site. LINDA BUCHMANN MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLU TION NO. PC - 2016 - 029 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR DEFERRAL OF PAVING REQUIREMENTS FOR IRT AT THE DUNDAS SITE, SUBJECT TO THE PROVISION S OF EXHIBIT Z, AND BASED ON FINDINGS IN SAID RESOLUTION. JOHN FALENSCHEK SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED , 3 - 1 WITH BRAD FYLE VOTING AGAINST. Decision 5. Conditional Use Permit for Deferral of Pavement and Curbing at the Fallon site. LINDA BUCHMANN MOTIONED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. PC - 2016 - 030 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR DEFERRAL OF PAVING REQUIREMENTS FOR IRT AT THE FALLON SITE, SUBJECT OT THE PROVISIONS OF EXHIBIT Z, AND BASED ON FINDINGS IN SAID RESOLUTIO N. MARC SIMPSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED, 3 - 1 WITH BRAD FYLE VOTING AGAINST. EXHIBIT Z Budd, Stephen Integrated Recycling Technologies and Platinum Technologies 219 Dundas Road and 9696 Fallon Avenue Legal: Lot 6, Block 2, Oakwood Industrial Park; and Lots 2 and 3, Block 1, Monticello Commerce Center 5 Addition th 1. Adoption of the proposed zoning amendment, Ordinance No. 635, incorporating the a. Permit open storage of materials on the grou nd, only when paved. b. Accommodate reduced setbacks, provided buffering requirements are met. 2. Construct the improvements to both sites consistent with the approved site plan, including an updated plan showing truck/trailer parking on the Dundas site. 3. Prepa re and submit a revised landscaping plan as noted in the report to meet the buffer planting requirements. 4. Incorporate a timeline for future pavement improvements, as follows: a. Pave Dundas parking by 2017 b. Pave Fallon truck circulation by 2018 c. Pave Dundas open storage by 2019 5. Provide the City with all documentation and correspondence with the MPCA for Illicit Discharge Ordinance, and incorporation of mitigation or correction m easures required to meet MPCA standards and requirements. 6. Provide screening fencing as proposed on the plans to Fallon north and east boundaries. 7. All future parking and circulation changes not included in the approved deferrals to be paved at time of ins tallation. 8. No outdoor storage on the Fallon site. 9. Any expansion of outdoor storage on the Dundas site will require an amendment to Conditional Use Permit. 10. Truck parking/storage to be on an improved surface, or within the screened storage enclosure. 11. Comp 12. Completion of lot combination on Fallon site, along with vacation of internal DU easements, or execution of an encroachment agreement for improvements lying within the easement. 13. Provide an updated surv ey of the Dundas site at the time of the parking lot paving. 14. Provide an updated survey on the Fallon site with the first phase improvements. 15. Provide an updated site plan showing truck circulation. 16. Other staff comments and recommendations. C. Public Hearing Consideration of a request for amendment to the Monticello Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 5, Section 3 Accessory Uses, opting out of the provisions for Temporary Health Care Dwellings as defined by, and provided for in, MN Statutes Section 46 2.3593. Applicant: City of Monticello Steve Grittman , City Planner , discussed the proposed zoning ordinance amendment regarding temporary health care dwellings . He stated these dwellings could be placed on a property for up to one year and house one indiv idual. City staff recommend ed opting out of this ordinance . Grittman noted most communities are opting out of the ordinance. Chairman Fyle opened up the public hearing. Hearing none, the public hearing was closed. JOHN FALENSCHEK MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. PC - 2016 - 031 OPTING OUT OF THE MN STAT. 462.3593 RELATING TO TEMPORARY FAMILY HEALTH CARE DWELLINGS, BASED ON FINDINGS IN SAID RESOLUTION. LINDA BUCHMANN SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED , 4 - 0. 3. Regular Agenda A. Consideration to adopt Resolution No. PC - 2016 - 031 , a Resolution finding that the proposed acquisition of Certain Land (a portion of parcel by the City of Monticello as co - owner for Park Purposes is consistent with the City of Monticello Comprehensive Plan Angela Schumann stated that State Statute requires the Planning Commission review any acquisitions or conveyances of public property for conformance to the comprehensive plan. The Planni ng Commission was aske d to consider a resolution for comprehensive plan conformance for 3 acres of property ass ociated with the Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park as it directly impacts management of the shoreline . The property owner has indicated they are interested in selling this parcel for inclusion of the park. It was understood that t he parcel is outside of the MOAA boundary, however the comprehensive plan does recognize the park as an important asset to the City of Monticello and that acquisition and development of the park is a priority for the City . JOHN FALENSCHEK MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. PC - 2016 - 032, A RESOLUTION FINDING THAT THE PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN LAND BY THE CITY OF MONTICELLO FOR PARK PURPOSES IS CONSISTENT WITH THE CITY OF MONTICELLO COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. LINDA BUCHMANN SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED , 4 - 0. B. Consideratio n to adopt Resolution No. PC - 2016 - 032 , a Resolution finding that the proposed sale of Certain Land (PID # 155010029020) by the City of Monticello for commercial purposes is consistent with the City of Monticello Comprehensive Plan ITEM WAS REMOVED FROM THE REGULAR AGENDA. C. Consideration to adopt Resolution No. PC - 2016 - 033 , a Resolution finding that the proposed sale of Certain Land (PID # 155010050011) by the City of Monticello for residential purposes is consistent with the City of Monticello Comprehensive Plan ITEM WAS REMOVED FROM THE REGULAR AGENDA. D. Consideration of the Community Development Directors Report Angela Schumann thanked Commissioner Falenschek for his service and time on the Planning Commission. Schumann stated the position has been posted and welcomed applications from the public. She also requested that a special meeting be held prior to the next Planning Commission meeting on September th 6 t o appoint the new commissioner. Schumann also welcomed and introduced Jacob Thunander, Community and Economic Development Assistant , to members of the Planning Commission. 4. Added Items NONE. 5. Adjournment LINDA BUCHMANN MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 7:41 P.M. MARC SIMPSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED , 4 - 0. Recorder: Jacob Thunander ____ th Approved: September 6 , 2016 Attest: ____________________________________________ Angela Schumann, Community Development Director MINUTES REGULAR MEETING - MONTICELLO PLA NNING COMMISSION Tue sday, August 2nd , 201 6 Mississippi Room , Monticello Community Center Present : Brad Fyle , Marc Simpson Absent: John Falenschek, Linda Buchmann , Sam Murdoff Council Liaison: Charlotte Gabler Staff: Angela Schumann, Jacob Thunander, John Rued , Steve Grittman ( NAC ) 1. General Business A. Call to O rder Chairman Brad Fyle called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Chairman Fyle th r ecessed the meeting at 6:01 p.m. until Tuesday, August 16 at 6:00 p.m. due to a lack of a quorum, with all public hearing s continue d to Tuesday, August th 16 at 6:00 p.m. PlanningCommissionAgenda–09/06/2016 2A. PublicHearing-ConsiderationofarequestforamendmenttotheMonticello ZoningOrdinancefortheMonticelloHighSchoolAdditionPlannedUnit DevelopmentforarequestforDevelopmentandFinalStagePlannedUnit DevelopmentfortheMonticelloHighSchoolcampusarea. Applicant:WoldArchitects&Engineers. (NAC) Property: Legal:Lot1,Block1,MonticelloHighSchool Addition Address:5225SchoolBoulevard PlanningCaseNumber: A. REFERENCE&BACKGROUND Request(s): DevelopmentStagePUDforEastviewElementary SchoolExpansion(FinalStagebyCityCouncilonly); ConstructionofAthleticComplex Therequestisasubsequentphaseofwhatwas understoodtobeaphasedsetofdevelopment/final stagePUDapprovals.NoamendmenttothePUD ordinanceisnecessary. DeadlineforDecision: October11th,2016 LandUseDesignation: PlacesforCommunity ZoningDesignation: ThepurposeofthePlannedUnitDevelopment(PUD) zoningdistrictistoprovidegreaterflexibilityinthe developmentofneighborhoodsandnon-residential areasinordertomaximizepublicvaluesandachieve morecreativedevelopmentoutcomeswhileremaining economicallyviableandmarketable Overlays/Environmental RegulationsApplicable: NA CurrentSiteUse: Schoolcampusandrelateduses SurroundingLandUses: North: Industrial/Commercial East: Church South: LowDensityResidential/PublicPark West: MixedResidential 1 PlanningCommissionAgenda–09/06/2016 ProjectDescription: TheMonticelloSchoolDistrictisseekingtoundertake aseriesofimprovementstoitspropertyandfacilities alongSchoolBoulevard.Previously,theSchool Districtreceivedapprovalforaplatconsolidatingthe parcelsofthecampus,andtheconstructionofa gymnasiumadditiontotheHighSchool.Thenext phasesoftheseimprovements,underthecurrent application,isanadditiontotheEastviewElementary Schoolandtheconstructionofanathleticcomplex includingafootball,soccerandlacrossestadiumwith syntheticturf,andatrackfacility,includingasoccer fieldonnaturalgrass.Theathleticcomplexincludes buildingsforconcessions,restrooms,storage,andteam meetingspace,aswellasbleacherseatingforboth fields. ANALYSIS PlannedUnitDevelopment–DevelopmentandFinalStage TheproposedplanswereinitiallyreviewedasaconceptPUDproposalbythe PlanningCommissionandCityCouncil.Subsequenttothatreviewandits follow-upcorrespondence,theapplicanthasdesignedthesiteconsistentwith theCity’sfeedback,includingbuildingandfieldplacement,parkinguse, circulationproposals,andpedestrianaccess,withsomeoftheseitemstobe benefittedbyadditionalattention,asnotedinthisstaffreportandthe Engineer’sreport. Inresponsetostaffcomment,theapplicantshavedesignedaright-outonly egressfortheEastviewdrivewaytoSchoolBoulevard.TheCityEngineer andtheapplicantwillreviewthedetailsofthedesignasapartofthe constructiondrawingspriortoinstallation. Oneadditionalitemraisedduringtheconceptdiscussionrelatedtotheparking andcirculationissuesaroundthebaseballfieldalongChelseaRoad. Currently,thefacilitydoesnothaveparkingspaceincloseproximity,and parkingoccursprimarilyontheinternaldrivewayandgrassareasaroundthe field.Theapplicantsshouldaddressparkingaccessinthisareaasapartofthe PUDproject. UseandProjectDescription.Thesubjectpropertycurrentlyconsistsofthree separateparcelstotalingjustunder119acres.ThesiteisboundedbySchool Boulevardonthesouth,FallonAvenueonthewest,andFenningAvenue (County18)ontheeast.ThesiteishometoLittleMountainElementary, EastviewElementary,andMonticelloHighSchools,alongwithparking 2 PlanningCommissionAgenda–09/06/2016 facilitiesservingeachbuilding,avarietyofoutdoorathleticareas,anda baseballfieldtothenorthofthesitethatbordersChelseaRoad. Asnotedabove,thepreviouslyapprovedfirstphaseofimprovements consistedofanexpansionofthegymfacilitiesattheHighSchool. ItisnotedthatwithintheEastviewbuilding,theproposeduseswillbefora kindergartencenter,inadditiontotheexistingpre-schoolclassrooms, administrativeofficespace,andcommunityprogramming,includingchild- care.Aspartoftheconditionsofapproval,theapplicantsarerequestedto provideadditionalinformationintheirnarrativeregardingsuchusesinorder toproperlydocumenttheusesoccurringwithinthePUDandbuildings. ThePUDrequestisnecessarytoaccommodatethemultipleprincipal buildingsonasingleparcel,andfurtheraccommodatesthemixingofuses overtheentiresite.Theconceptplanforthesiteillustratestheoverall expectationforsitedevelopmentinadditiontotheexistingbuildingsand facilitiesontheproperty. SitePlan.Theproposedimprovementsincludethefollowingchangestothe site: AdditiontoEastviewSchool,consistingof13classrooms,atotal 20,686squarefeet,increasingthebuildingsizeto122,712squarefeet. AlterationoftheaccesspointtoEastviewfromSchoolBoulevardby creatingarightoutturningmovement(eliminatingleftturnoptions). AdditionofanewcanopyandsidewalkattheentrancetoLittle MountainElementary,alongwithinternalsecurityimprovements. Additionofafence-enclosedfootball/soccer/lacrossestadiumwith syntheticturf,andascoreboardonthewestside,facingeast. Additionoffieldlightingforthefootballstadiumfacility. Additionofafence-enclosedtrackfacility,withanaturalturfinfield forfieldsportsandascoreboardlocationonthesouthside,facing north. Additionofaticket/toilet/concessionsbuildingof2,480squarefeet controllingaccesstothefieldsfromtheprimary(existing)parkinglot ontheeastsideoftheentryplaza. Additionofateamroom/storagebuildingof3,508squarefeetonthe westsideoftheentryplaza. Additionofthreesetsofpermanentbleachers–homeandvisitorside (northandsouth)bleachersforthefootballstadium,andwest-side bleachersforthetrackfacility.Thesiteplanalsodenotes“portable bleacherlocationsforbothfacilities”.Aportionofthebleacherswill berelocatedfromtheexistingMiddleSchoolfacilities. Pressboxfacilityatthetopofthesouth-side(home)bleachersonthe footballstadiumofapproximately325squarefeet. 3 PlanningCommissionAgenda–09/06/2016 Pressboxfacilityatthetopofthewest-sidebleachersonthetrack facilityofapproximately140squarefeet. BuildingMaterials.Theexteriormaterialsofthevariousbuildingsare proposedasfollows: EastviewAddition :Matchexistingbuildingmaterialsandbuilding height(primarilybrick). LittleMountainCanopy :Anodizedmetal,andnewglassentrydoors. StadiumTicketingBuilding :Rock-facedblockwainscot,vinylsiding, asphaltshingledroof;Paintedsteelwallsignpanelwithaluminum lettering. TeamRoom :Vinylsiding,asphaltshingledroof. PressBoxBuildings :Ribbedmetalsidingpanels. ThePUDdistrictdoesnotspecifybuildingmaterialsrequirements.However, Section4.11(F).ofthezoningordinancereferencesthecommercialuse buildingmaterialsstandardswhichprimarilyrequiremasonryandglass,or similarmaterials,withonlydecorativeusesofsteel.Thedominantbuilding materialsontheschoolcampussitearebrickandothermasonryproducts, consistentwiththatordinancerequirement.Staffwouldthereforeencourage theapplicanttoconsideranalternativetovinylandsteelsidingoptions,such asEFIS,whichsimulatesstucco.Particularlyontheteamroombuilding,an alternativematerialwouldhelpminimizethe“polebarn”lookofthefacility. Parking. Theproposeddevelopmentaddsclassroomspaceandincreasesthestudent capacityoftheEastviewbuilding.Otherchangesthatarepartoftheproposed projectwillnotaddtothestudentcapacityofthesite. FortheEastviewbuilding,theproposedusesasnotedwillbefora kindergartencenter,inadditiontotheexistingpre-schoolclassrooms, administrativeofficespace,andcommunityprogramming.Theapplicantsare proposingthattheexistingparkingonthepropertywillaccommodatethe needsofthefacility. Currently,theschoolcampuspropertyincludesthefollowingparkinglevels: Eastview:299spaces. HighSchool:840spaces. LittleMountain:184spaces. 4 PlanningCommissionAgenda–09/06/2016 Theapplicantsindicatethatthepeakusageoftheathleticfacilitywilllikely beduringnighthoursforfootball.Thefootballstadiumhasaseatingcapacity of2,990seats,alongwithspaceforstaff,concessions,andrelatedneeds.The plan(asnotedabove)alsoincludesspacesforadditionalportablebleacher seatingathighpeakperiods. Themostcommonparkingaccumulationestimateforathleticcomplexesis oneparkingspaceforeachfourseats.Thiswouldresultinarequirementfor thefootballstadiumofabout750parkingspaces.Theexistinghighschool parkinglotshouldbeadequatetoservethemostcommonevent. Itshouldbenotedthatthe840spacesatthehighschoolfacilityincludes214 ontheeastsideofthehighschool,leaving626onthewestandnorthsides mostaccessibletothestadium.Theapplicantshavediscussedrelyingon otherparkinglotsonthecampustoprovideoverflowwhennecessary.The siteplandoesnotidentifypedestrianconnectionstofacilitatethisoption. Therearenoon-streetoverflowoptionsinthearea. Moreover,the1:4parkingratiooftenreliesontheutilizationofbusarrivalby variousgroups(visitingteams,spectators,etc.).Thesiteplanshouldbe markedtonotehowbusparkingwillbeaccommodatedtoavoidconflictswith thepassengervehicleparkingsupply.TheCityEngineerhasalsoaskedfor additionalinformationonsitecirculationthroughoutthecampus. Asaconditionofapproval,theapplicantisalsoaskedtoprovideadditional informationontrafficcirculationforpeakevents,andtoprovidedetailon expectedpedestriancirculation.Inaddition,staffhasrecommendeda connectionfromtheSchoolBoulevardpathwaytotheticketingareaasan anticipatedpedestriancorridor.Theadditionofpedestrianconnectionswould behelpfultoensureadequateservicetothesiteduringpeakoperations. Landscaping.Theproposedplanshowsplantingareasinthefollowing locations: EastviewAddition :Shrubandperennialbedsattheeast(nearthe parkingarea,andthesouthwest,neartheplaygroundarea.Theplan wouldotherwiseprovidesodtothebuildingalongthenorthwall,and appearstobeconsistentwithotherlandscapingonthesite. LittleMountainCanopy :Nochangestothelandscape. StadiumTicketingBuilding :Theplanshowsalandscapedarea includingtreesandshrubsalongthemainentryareatotheticketing buildingfromtheparkinglot.BetweentheTicketingbuildingandthe 5 PlanningCommissionAgenda–09/06/2016 Teamroomisanentryplazaofmoundedturf,andalineofarborvitae alongthewestside,adjacenttotheteamroom. FootballStadium :Sixevergreentreesarelocatedalongthewestfence line. TeamRoom :Nolandscapingisshownaroundtheteamroombuilding. Staffwouldrecommendaplantingofevergreentreestothewestand southsidesofthestructuretoprovidebufferingoftheviewofthis buildingfromthesouth. TrackStadium :aseriesoftrees(totalof15)arelocatedatthe perimeterofthetrackfacilityalongthewestandsouthsides.The remainderofthegroundcoverisproposedtobeseededturfgrass. TheCity’szoningregulationsrequireplantingofmaterialsatthefollowing rateforinstitutionaluses: 14.0caliperinchesoftreeplantingperacre;and 1shrubper10linearfeetofexteriorbuilding. Theacreagecalculationisdifficulttoapplytotheproposedfacility.The shrubandtreeplantingonthesiteappearstobeconsistentwiththeintentof thecodeandwiththeexistinglandscapingofthesite,withconsiderationto theadditionalevergreenplantingrecommendedneartheteambuilding. Staffwouldnoteoneadditionalitemforconsideration.Giventheexpansive openspaceofthecampus,andtheincreaseinuseofthesitewiththeaddition oftheseproposedimprovements,itwouldbehelpfultoconsideraplanting lineparallelwiththeSchoolBoulevardpathway.Suchaplantingwouldhelp mitigatethehighwindimpactsalongthispedestrianroute,muchofwhichis utilizedbystudentsandothersvisitingtheschoolproperty–particularlywhen peakusesresultinparkingonotherportionsofthecampus.Alineashrubs couldbedesignedforthisareathatwouldprovideaneffectivebreak,both visuallyandforweatherprotection. Lighting.Theprimarylightingimpactsfromthesitewouldbethefield lightingproposedforthefootballstadiumfacility.Theplansidentifyfour poles,twooneachsideofthefootballstadium.Thephotometricplanshows thatthelightspreadwillbefocusedonthefield,andwillbeatzerofoot- candleswhenmeasuredatabout70feetfromtheperimeterofthestadium– theplanindicatesthatnolightspreadwillilluminatesurroundingproperty. Eachoftheproposedpoleswillbe70feetinheight,withagridof10fixtures oneachpole.Itshouldbenotedthatthesourceofthelightwillbevisibleto adjoiningproperty,eventhoughthelightwillnotbemeasurable.Theclosest 6 PlanningCommissionAgenda–09/06/2016 residencetothesouth-facinglampswouldbeapproximately1,200feetaway. Theclosestbuildingtothenorthfacinglampswouldbethefuturestorage buildingforMillsFleetFarmatadistanceofapproximately550feet. Thezoningordinancealsorequiresthatathleticfieldlightingisequippedwith aglarecontrolsystemtoavoidimpactstonearbyproperty,andthatthe lightingisextinguishedattheendoftheevent. Signage.Thestadiumticketingentrancebuildingincludesawallsignfacing theparkingarea(notthepublicstreet)thatismountedonapaintedsteel panel.Theplandoesnotdimensiontheareaofthesign,butstaffestimates andtheapplicanthasconfirmedtheletterareatobeapproximately85square feet,inadditiontoawall-mountedlogosignof24squarefeet.Thetotal signageisnotoutofscalewiththefacility,buttheareasshouldbe dimensionedasapartoftheplan. B. ALTERNATIVEACTIONS Previously,thePlanningCommissionandCityCouncilrevieweditemsrelatedtothe ConceptPUD.Subsequently,theCityapproveddevelopmentandfinalstagedetails affectingthegymnasiumadditionandthepreliminaryandfinalplattingofthe property.Inthisroundofapplications,theCitywillbeconsideringDevelopmentand FinalStagePUDSitePlanforthefollowing,whichwereanticipatedassubsequent phasesinpreviousreviews. 1. EastviewElementarySchooladditionandparking/access configuration. 2. MonticelloHighSchoolathleticcomplexadditions. Decision1.ResolutionNo.PC-2016-033, A. MotiontoadoptResolutionNo.PC-2016-033recommendingapprovalofthe DevelopmentStagePlannedUnitDevelopmentfortheMonticelloHigh SchoolAddition,includinganadditiontoEastviewElementary,athletic stadiumcomplexadjacenttotheHighSchool,andentryandsecuritychanges toLittleMountainElementary,basedonfindingsinsaidResolution,and subjecttotheconditionsofExhibitZ. B. MotiontodenyadoptionofResolutionNo.PC-2016-033,basedonfindings tobeidentifiedatthepublichearing. C. MotiontotableactiononResolutionNo.PC-2016-033,subjectto submissionofadditionalinformation. 7 PlanningCommissionAgenda–09/06/2016 C.STAFFRECOMMENDATION StaffrecommendsapprovalofDecision1,AlternativeA,withtheconditions identifiedinExhibitZ.Theusesandimprovementsareconsistentwiththe expectationsoftheConceptPUDobjectives,andwiththeintentofthe ComprehensivePlan.TogetherwiththerecommendeditemslistedinExhibitZ,staff believesthattheimprovementswillsupporttheuseofPUDbyimprovingexisting conditionsonthesite,andresultinadevelopmentpatternthatusesflexibilityin zoningrequirementstoexceedlevelsotherwiserequiredbytypicalbasezoning. D.SUPPORTINGDATA A. ResolutionNo.PC-2016-033 B. OrdinanceNo.649(AsPreviouslyAdopted) C. AerialSiteImage D. ApplicantNarrative,including: a. ProjectNarrative b. UseofSiteDescriptions c. LocationMap d. TabulationBox e. ALTACommitment f. SWPPPReport g. SWPPP E. MonticelloHighSchoolPUDPlans,including: a. PUDDevelopmentPlan b. BoundarySurvey c. PreliminaryPlat(PreviouslyApproved) d. FinalPlat(PreviouslyApproved) e. CivilPlans f. ArchitecturalPlans g. ElectricalPlans F. SiteCirculationSketch G. EastviewSchoolBoulevardAccessSketch th H. CityEngineer'sLetterandExhibits,datedAugust25 ,2016 Z.ConditionsofApproval 8 PlanningCommissionAgenda–09/06/2016 EXHIBITZ DevelopmentStagePlannedUnitDevelopment, MonticelloHighSchoolAddition 5225SchoolBoulevard 1. Provideadditionalinformationintheirnarrativeregardingsuchusesinorderto documenttheusesoccurringwithinthePUDaspartoftheapproval. 2. ProvideEFISoramaterialconsistentwithinstitutionalbuildingmaterials requirementsinplaceofvinylandsteelonstadiumbuildingsandpressboxes. 3. Clarifybusparkinglocationsforthestadium. 4. Identifyinternalpedestrianrouting(andimprovements)toaccommodatecross- parkingforpeakperiodsofuse,includingaconnectionbetweenthepathwayand ticketingarea 5. Provideevergreentreeplantingsalongwestandsouthsideofteamroombuilding. 6. ProvideshrublinealongSchoolBoulevardtoprotectpedestrianroutesfrom wind. 7. Verifysignageontheticketingbuilding. th 8. CompliancewiththetermsoftheCityEngineer’sletterdatedAugust25 ,2016. 9. ConditionsrecommendedbyotherCitystaff. 9 CITY OF MONTICELLO WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNNESOTA PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. PC - 2016 - 033 Motion By: Seconded By: RECOMENDING APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT FOR DEVELOPMENT ST DEVELOPMENT STAGE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT FOR ADDITIONS TO EASTVIEW AND LITTLE MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND ATHLETIC STADIUM COMPLEX FOR LOT 1, BLOCK 1, MONTICELLO HIGH SCHOOL ADDITION WHEREAS, the Monticello School District has submitted an application for appr oval of a Development /Final Stage PUD to construct additions to Eastview and Little Mountain Elementary Schools, and a n athletic stadium complex addition to the High School on the subject property ; and WHEREAS, the property in question is guided for institutional uses Community ; and WHEREAS, the prop erty in question is zoned PUD, Planned Unit Development according to the official Monticello zoning map and ordinance ; and WHEREAS, t he zoning accommodate s flexibility from the otherwise applicable regulations to allow a development project consistent with the requ irements of the Monticello Comprehensive Plan ; and WHEREAS, the proposed project will meet the goals and policies of the Mo nticello Comprehensive Plan , as well as the Zoning Ordinance encouraging a combination of school uses on the subject property ; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on September 6 , 2016 on the application and the applicant and members of the public were provided the opportunity to present information to the Planning Commission; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has considered all of the comments and the staff report, which are incorporated by reference into the resolution; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of t he City of Monticello hereby makes the following Findings of Fact in relation to the recommendation of approval: 1. The proposed project complies with the intent of the use of Planned Unit Development in that the flexibil ity offered under PUD is utilized to further the objectives for the area within the City Comprehensive Plan. 2. With conditions, Development Stage PUD plans meet all applicable requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. 3. Except as otherwise allowed per PUD flexibility , all applicable requirements and 4. The addition of buildings and uses to the high school and campus is consistent with the development objectives. 5. The school project c ontributes to a reasonable expectation and density of land use on the property . NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED , by the Planning Commission of the City of Monticello, Minnesota, that the Planning Commission hereby recommends that the Monticello City Coun cil approves the Rezoning and Development Stage PUD, subject to the conditions listed in Exhibit Z as follows: th ADOPTED this 6 day of September , 2016 , by the Planning Commission of the City of Monticello , Minnesota. MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION By: _______________________________ Brad Fyle, Chair ATTEST: _____________________________ ______________ _ Angela Schumann, Community Development Director Gabler, Hilgart, Perrault, Posusta, and Stumpf ALTA COMMITMENT - 1982 Rev. SCHEDULE A ORTE742843 APPLICATION NO.: 1. EFFECTIVE DATE:January 11, 2016 at 7:00 A.M. 2. POLICY OR POLICIES TO BE ISSUED: (a) 'ALTA' OWNER'S POLICY 06 - 17 - 06 Amount: PROPOSED INSURED: (b) 'ALTA' LOAN POLICY 06 - 17 - 06 Amount: PROPOSED INSURED: 3. THE ESTATE OR INTEREST IN THE LAND DESCRIBED OR REFERRED TO IN THIS COMMITMENT AND COVERED HEREIN IS A FEE SIMPLE AND TITLE THERETO IS AT THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF VESTED IN: Independent School District #882, Monticello Public Schools Vesting Deeds ORT Alta Commitment Scom Page 1 4. THE LAND REFERRED TO IN THIS COMMITMENT IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: Lot 21, Auditors Subdivision Number 1, according to the recorded plat thereof, the North Half of Lot A of the Southeast Quarter according to the plat thereof recorded in Book 1 of Sectional Plats, page 570 and the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter all in Section 13, Township 121, Range 25, Wright County, Minnesota. AND Lot 17 lying South of the center line of Chelsea Road; Lot 20; All in Auditor's Subdivision No. 1, Wright County, Minnesota. EXCEPT: That part of the Northeast Quarter of the So uthwest Quarter of Section 13, Township 121, Range 25, Wright County, Minnesota, and that part of the North Half of Lot A of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 13 and that part of Lots 20 and 21, Auditor's Subdivision No. 1, according to the plat on fil e in the office of the County Recorder, in and for said Wright County, lying southerly of a line 40.00 feet northerly of the following described line "A": Beginning at a point on the west line of said Southwest Quarter distant 1310.69 feet southerly of the northwest corner thereof; thence North 88 degrees 36 minutes 13 seconds East, a distance of 2711.24 feet; thence easterly a distance of 200.00 feet along a tangential curve, concave to the north, having a radius of 13,362.77 feet and a central angle of 00 degrees 51 minutes 27 seconds; thence North 87 degrees 44 minutes 46 seconds East, a distance of 1015.00 feet and said line Southwest Quarter of Section 13 is assumed to bear South 00 degrees 12 minutes 29 seconds East. Abstract Property ORT Alta Commitment Scom Page 2 SCHEDULE B - SECTION I REQUIREMENTS The following requirements must be met: 1. This commitment is for informational purposes only. If a policy is to be issued we must be advised for further requirements. ORT Alta Commitment Scom Page 3 SCHEDULE B - SECTION 2 A. Facts which would be disclosed by a comprehensive survey of the premises described herein. B. Rights and claims of parties in possession. C. Mechanics', Contractors', or Materialmen's liens and lien claims, if any where no notice appears of record. D. Any change in title occurring subsequent to the effective date of this Commitment and prior to the date of issuance of the Title Policy. E. E asements, or claims of easements, not shown by the public records. IN ADDITION TO THE STANDARD EXCEPTIONS, CONDITIONS, STIPULATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS FROM COVERAGE CONTAINED HEREIN AND IN THE COMPANY'S USUAL FORM OF POLICY, THE LAND REFERRED TO IS, AS OF THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF, SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING: 1. Special assessments levied or pending and special taxes, if any, not covered herein. NOTE: Special assessment search was not requested by the applicant. 2. Taxes for the year 2015 are exempt. (Bas e tax exempt) (Tax Nos. 155 - 011 - 000212 and 155 - 500 - 133302.) Taxes for the year 2015 in the amount of $6,183.34 are paid. (Base tax exempt.) (Tax No. 155 - 011 - 000172.) NOTE: Wright County tax records indicate property is non - homestead for taxes payable in the year 2015. 3. Rights of the public in and to that portion of the land that lies within Fallon Ave NE, School Blvd, Fenning Ave NE, and Chelsea Rd as laid out and travelled as evidenced by available maps. 4. Easement for roadway and utility purposes in favor of the City of Monticello shown in instrument filed October 11, 1983, in Book 82 Misc., page 835 . 5. Electric transmission line easement, together with incidental rights thereof, in favor of United Power As sociation shown in instrument filed February 5, 1987, in Book 89 Misc., page 718 . ORT Alta Commitment Scom Page 4 6. Right - of - Way Encroachment Agreement filed October 8, 1987, in Book 91 Misc., page 403 . 7. Order granting conditional use permit filed December 3, 1987, in Book 91 Misc., page 777 . 8. Matters as disclosed by Wright County Highway Right - of - Way Plat No. 14, filed as Document No. 448031 . 9. Highway Easement, together with incidental rights thereof, filed September 28, 1988, in Book 93 Misc., page 764 . 10. Easements for public right - of - way and drainage and utility purposes in favor of the City of Monticello filed August 16, 1991, as Document No. 493260 . 11. Easements for utility and drainage purposes in favor of the City of Monticello filed September 20, 2000, as Document No. 719827 . 12. Easements for utility and drainage purposes in favor of the City of Monticello filed September 20, 2000, as Document No. 719828 . 13. Easement for utility and drainage purposes in favor of the City of Monticello filed September 20, 2000, as Document No. 719829 . 14. Pathway Easement, together with incidental rights thereof, in favor of the City of Monticello, filed April 6, 2001 as Document No. 736763 . 15. Matters as disclosed by Wright County Highway Right of Way Plat No. 55, filed as Document No. 951313 . 16. Resolu tion by the City of Monticello regarding a highway filed March 17, 2005, as Document No. 951314 . NOTE: If there are any questions regarding this commitment please contact Steve Pennock at spennock@oldrepublictitle.com or call (612) 371 - 1136. ORT Alta Commitment Scom Page 5 Monticello High School Stadium Storm Water Management Report Monticello Public Schools High School August 4, 2016 1 Title Page 2 Index 3 Certification 4 Narrative 5 - 10 HydroCAD ® Calculations - Existing Conditions 11-22 HydroCAD ® Calculations - Proposed Conditions 23 - 24 Filtration and Water Quality 25 - 79 Geotechnical Evaluation I hereby certify that this plan, specification, or report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly Licensed Professional Engineer under the laws of the State of Minnesota. David A. Rey, PE Registration No. 40180 August 4, 2016 Independent School District #882 is proposing and addition to the Monticello High School building; adding a sport complex consisting of a synthetic football field and bleachers, track, sand/peat soccer/lacrosse field, and concessions building; and a building addition to Eastview Elementary. The project is planned to be constructed in multiple stages beginning summer of 2016. The greatest site changes will occur with the sports complex which will begin construction during the fall of 2016 and be completed in the summer of 2017. The existing pond was designed for future development. An infiltration area will be placed under the synthetic turf football field. Calculations show only a portion of this field is needed to meet the required infiltration volume. ® HydroCAD Calculations Existing Conditions ® HydroCAD Calculations Proposed Conditions Soils Reports (Subsurface Exploration for Structural Properties) Appendix Construction site exits other waters of the state Drainage ditches and Sedimentation basins Temporary sediment control BMPP All erosion and PM AM inspection needed. Insignificant rainfall, no Year Day Month a rain event 24 hours after Routine weekly Inspectors Log for MPCA Storm Water Permit PM AM Year Day Month a rain event 24 hours after Routine weekly August 25 , 2016 Ms. Angela Schumann Community Development Director City of Monticello 505 Walnut Street, Suite 1 Monticello, MN 55362 Re: Monticello School District Final Stage PUD Little Mountain Elementary, Monticello High School and Eastview Family Center City Project No. 2016 - 041 WSB Project No. 02596 - 2 50 Dear Ms. Schumann: We have reviewed the Final Stage PUD as prepared by Wold Architects and Engineers and the preliminary c ivil plans and Storm Water Management Report as prepared by Anderson - Johnson Associates, Inc. dated August 4, 201 6 and offer the following comments. Eastview Family Center Plans 1. The applicant should provide a narrative and drawing showing the circulation patterns for the site including truck turning movements. 2. Construction level documents including all associated construction details shall be provided for the median for the prop osed right - in/right - out access from School Boulevard. A complete review will be completed once these documents are submitted. High School Stadium Plans 1. The applicant shall provide a plan for how traffic will be managed on School Boulevard and Chelsea Road during events at the proposed stadium and track field. This was previously requested during the concept stage plans. 2. An erosion/sediment control plan and SWPPP was provided on August 24, 2016 and is currently under review. 3. The NPDES/SDS Construction Stor m Water General Permit shall be provided with the grading permit. The SWPPP shall be provided as well complying with the MPCA SWPPP Checklist. August 25 , 2016 Page 2 4. S tormwater Management Report a) T he project narrative for the Storm Water Management Report is incomplete. In order to determine conformance to City storm water standards, the report should be a summary of the details included in a complete planset and any modeling for the proposed proje ct. Please add the following items, at a minimum, to the document so we can complete our review: A detailed narrative of existing and proposed conditions, including a discussion of impervious surfaces and the total area of disturbance. It is not easily determined by reviewing the plan set. A summary of the feasibility of the infiltration/filtration system proposed under the football field , including a discussion of separation to groundwater/bedrock, infiltration rate assumptions and verification, etc. I t is not clear how this system will work to meet requirements of the Minnesota Stormwater Manual. A discussion and table showing the existing and proposed elevations and discharge rates from the existing high school pond b) Detailed comments with regard to the modeling, plans , etc. and overall conformance to City storm water standards are described in the attached checklist. The attached checklist provides a summary of the entire storm water review for this project at this time. Please have the applican t provide a written response addressing the comments above. Final construction plans will need to be submitted, reviewed, and approved prior to building permit approval or construction commencing . Please give me a call at 763 - 271 - 3236 if you have any ques tions or comments regarding this letter. Thank you. Sincerely, WSB & Associates, Inc. Shibani K. Bisson, PE City Engineer cc: Steve Grittman, NAC Enclosure skb August 25 , 2016 Page 3 City of Monticello Stormwater Site Plan Review Monticello High School Address: 5225 School Blvd Permit No: PID: Date Approved: 08/08/16 Date Received: Signature: 33.198 Area of Site Size (acres): Disturbance(acres): Existing 6.546 Proposed 12.789 Impervious (acres): Impervious (acres): Submittals Received Date Document Author 08/04/16 Monticello High School Stadium Planset Wold Architects & Engineers Monticello High School Stadium Storm Water Anderson - Johnson 08/04/16 Management Report Associates, Inc General Site Plan Yes No 1. = x 3 2. Survey signed by a registered survey with elevations in NGVD - 1929 datum for the following locations: Each lot corner Grade elevation at the foundation and elevation of top of foundation of structures on adja cent lots Grade elevation at the foundation, elevation of top of foundation and garage flo or of proposed new construction Lowest point of entry (i.e. door sill or top of window well) of pro posed and existing construction Lowest floor of proposed and existi ng construction 3. Any proposed retaining wall must have a top and bottom elevation and bottom elevation would be finish grade. Also, no retaining wall is allowed to be built on private property 4. Retaining walls greater than 4.0 feet in height have been designed and certified by a licensed professional engineer and a building permit has been acquired 5. Easements are clear of any encroachments? 6. New curb cuts proposed? If new curb cut is proposed, stamp all survey maps with the curb cut stamp. Also, wri te a note on the Residential Plan & Routing Approval form reminding the builder that a curb cut permit is required if the driveway is m oved or a new driveway is added 7. sanitary sewer invert elevation Comments : Erosion /Sediment Control Plan Yes No 1. S WPPP notes provided on the plan 2. Temporary stabilization measures provided 3. Erosion control blankets provided on all slopes greater than 3:1 4. Perimeter Control i.e., Silt Fence, Filter Log, etc. 5. Phas 6. CB Inlet Protection 7. Dewatering 8. Sediment control 9. Waste control 10. Concrete washout 11. Rock entrance 12. Street sweeping schedule 13. Permanent restoration plan 14. SWPPP includes an erosion and sediment control inspection schedule and per son responsible for maintenance Comments: An Erosion Control Plan and SWPPP are still outstanding and need to be submitted for review. In particular, maintenance of the synthetic turf and the infiltration system needs to be included for completeness and to ensure effectiveness of the system. Stormwater Management Plan Yes No 1. Delineation map 2. Modeling calculations for existing and proposed conditions 2, 10, 100, Snowmelt Modeled direct connected impervious separate 3. Off - site drainage included 4. Wetlands shown on plans and wetland permitting completed 5. Pretreatment 6. Skimmer structures provided on the outlets of all ponds. 7. Soil borings 8. Design Infiltration Rate Determination 9. Seasonal High Water Elevation Comments: Snowmelt was not modeled in HydroCAD. The existing High School Pond needs to be added to the HydroCAD Model. The pdf document submitted for our review included a soil boring report that includes boring logs that are illegible/not formatted properly. Please re - submit in order to verify infilt ration feasibility and rates. An MSE3 distribution is required for accurately modeling Atlas 14 storm events. Please change from SCS Type II to MSE3. Water Quality Yes No 1. 2. Sequencing provided for alternatives where infiltration is infeasible 3. Required Water Quality Volume: 4. Provided Water Quality Volume: Comments: Please provide an updated detail for the proposed filtration/infiltration system at the football field. Sheet C2.13 includes a template that does not reflect actual elevations for the various layers included in the design. This detail and elevations shou ld correspond with the HydroCAD model. In addition, more information and detail on the drainage fabric used between the porous media and subgrade granular fill is required. If this layer is impermeable, infiltration will not occur and the system as a whole will only provide filtration of run off. The HydroCAD model includes the proposed Synthetic Turf (Pond B1) that needs to be updated with the following: - - An additional line should be added to the elevation surface a rea table that shows 30% voids at 962.19 feet. Currently the rating curve is inaccurately interpolating between 961.45 feet to 962.20 feet and overestimating the cumulative storage in the system. - Detail of the manhole structure that the draintile connects into is still required. The invert elevations for the Rate Control Yes No 1. Peak Discharge Rates < Existing Comments : Rate control will be verified once the model is updated with the HydroCAD model changes mentioned above. Freeboard Yes No 1. Building Opening: - yr HWL of local basins, wetlands, & infiltration basins EOF of local basins, wetlands, & infiltration basins - yr flow elevation of a swale or channel at the point where the swale channel is closest to the building 2. Low Floor Elevation: - yr HWL of major basins - the HWL from the 100 - yr 10 - day snowmelt, whichever is higher. Starting elevation of the basin/waterbody prior to runoff is one of the following: Existing Ordinary High Water level established by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Annual water balance calculation approved by the City Local observation well records, as approved by the City Mottled soil Comments : Building opening/low floor elevations were not shown for all proposed structures. The design narrative mentioned a concessions building and building addition to Eastview Elem e ntary. Sheet C1.30 shows FFE elevation for Eastview Elementary, however, elevations for the other proposed structures around the athletic fields are not shown in the planset. The existing High School pond was not included in this model. The pond was designed fo r full development, however, it was designed for less than an Atlas 14 storm event. In order to determine if freeboard requirements are in compliance, the High School pond needs to be added to the existing and proposed HydroCAD models. Monticello High School Campus Development and Final Stage PUD Phases II-IV September 6th, 2016 -Planning Commission Request and Prior Approvals Request: Development and Final Stage PUD for a series of improvements within the campus Comprehensive Plan guides the area as “Places for Community”, with the proposed uses consistent with the designation PUD zoning district accommodates the multiple principal buildings on a single parcel and mixing of uses over the entire site PUD zoning district provides greater flexibility in the development of neighborhoods and non-residential areas in order to maximize public values and achieve more creative development outcomes while remaining economically viable and marketable Previous approvals Preliminary and final plat previously approved; recording of plat in process Development and final stage for Phase I, gymnastics facility at high school; currently under construction No amendment to PUD necessary; current proposal is an anticipated phase(s) of development Concept PUD for Phases II-IV reviewed in June, 2016 1997 approval contemplated the athletic improvements and future building additions Concept Review Applicant has designed the site consistent with the City’s concept PUD feedback Building and field placement, parking use Access configuration for eastern-most Eastview driveway to School Boulevard As part of current development/ and final stage PUD review applicant is requested to provide improvements to building materials, pedestrian circulation and detail on overall site The applicants should address parking access circulation issues around the baseball field along Chelsea Road as a part of the PUD project Proposed Improvements Phase II: Addition to Eastview School Addition of 13 classrooms and 20,686 square feet Total building size of 122,712 square feet 20 kindergarten classrooms, 8 pre-K classrooms, 4 Early Childhood Special Education Classrooms, 2 Early Childhood Family Education Classrooms, Transition program classrooms (18-21 yr olds), ABE Community Education Classroom Support spaces -gym, cafeteria/kitchen, music/art classroom, media center and offices Alteration of the access point to Eastview from School Boulevard to a right out turning movement (eliminating left turn options) Phase III: Athletic Facilities Addition of a fence-enclosed football/soccer/lacrosse stadium with synthetic turf Scoreboard on the west side, facing east Addition of field lighting for the football stadium facility Press box facility at the top of the south-side (home) bleachers on the football stadium of approximately 325 square feet. Addition of a fence-enclosed track facility, with a natural turf infield for field sports and a scoreboard location on the south side, facing north Addition of a ticket/restroom/concessions building of 2,480 square feet controlling access to the fields from the primary (existing) parking lot on the east side of the entry plaza Addition of a team room/storage building of 3,508 square feet on the west side of the entry plaza Addition of three sets of permanent bleachers (2 football, one track) Phase IV: Little Mountain Addition of a new canopy and sidewalk at the entrance to Little Mountain Elementary, along with internal security improvements Site Analysis and Conditions of Approval Uses Recommendation: Provide additional information in narrative regarding campus uses in order to document the uses occurring within the PUD as part of the approval. In progress; Eastview complete Building Design Section 4.11(F). of the zoning ordinance references the commercial use building materials standards -masonry and glass, or similar materials, with only decorative uses of steel. The dominant building materials on the school campus site are brick and other masonry products, consistent with that ordinance requirement. Building addition materials consistent with existing Recommendation: Provide EFIS or a material consistent with institutional building materials requirements in place of vinyl and steel on stadium buildings and press boxes. Site Analysis and Conditions of Approval – Site Parking, Pedestrian & Vehicle Circulation Existing Conditions Located on collector routes –School, Chelsea, Fallon and Fenning “No parking” conditions on School, Chelsea, Fenning Existing parking Eastview: 299 spaces. High School: 840 spaces -214 on the east side of the high school, 626 on the west and north sides most accessible to the stadium Little Mountain: 184 spaces. Peak usage of the athletic facility will likely be during night hours for football; stadium seating capacity of 2,990 seats Parking estimate for athletic complexes is one parking space for each four seats; 750 parking spaces required Existing high school parking lot should be adequate to serve the most common event The applicants have discussed relying on other parking lots on the campus to provide overflow when necessary Recommendations: Clarify bus parking locations for overflow Identify internal pedestrian routing (and improvements) to accommodate cross-parking for peak periods of use, including a connection between the pathway and ticketing area Engineer has also requested additional information on site circulation overall and for turning movements for Eastview Parking access for baseball field in narrative or site plan detail Site Analysis and Conditions of Approval Landscaping Eastview Addition: Shrub and perennial beds at the east (near the parking area, and the southwest, near the playground area. Sodding on balance. Little Mountain Canopy: No changes to the landscape. Stadium Ticketing Building: Landscaped area including trees and shrubs along the main entry area to the ticketing building from the parking lot. Between the Ticketing building and the Team room is an entry plaza of mounded turf, and a line of arborvitae along the west side, adjacent to the team room. Proposed Memorial Plaza Football Stadium: Six evergreen trees are located along the west fence line. Team Room: No landscaping is shown around the team room building. Track Stadium: A series of trees (total of 15) are located at the perimeter of the track facility along the west and south sides. The remainder of the ground cover is proposed to be seeded turfgrass. The shrub and tree planting on the site appears to be consistent with the intent of the code and with the existing landscaping of the site. Recommendations: Provide evergreen tree plantings along west and south side of team room building. Provide shrub line along School Boulevard to protect pedestrian routes from wind. Site Analysis & Conditions Signage Recommendation: Verify signage on the ticketing building. Complete –applicant verified "MONTICELLO STADIUM" lettering on the building covers about 85 s.f.Monticello Magic Logo next to the ticketing windows is 24 s.f. Lighting Four poles, two on each side of the football stadium, 70’ in height, 10 fixtures per pole The photometric plan shows that the light spread will be focused on the field, and will be at zero foot-candles when measured at about 70 feet from the perimeter of the stadium –the plan indicates that no light spread will illuminate surrounding property. (Closest residence to the south-facing lamps would be approximately 1,200 feet away.) The zoning ordinance also requires that athletic field lighting is equipped with a glare control system to avoid impacts to nearby property, and that the lighting is extinguished at the end of the event. Engineering Recommendation:Compliance with the terms of the City Engineer’s letter dated August 25th, 2016. Stormwater management –MPCA and NPDES standards Circulation and construction level design on utility, stormwater and access design Recommend- ation The uses and improvements consistent with the expectations of the Concept PUD objectives, and with the intent of the Comprehensive Plan. Improvements will support the use of PUD by improving existing conditions on the site, and result in a development pattern that uses flexibility in zoning requirements to exceed levels otherwise required by typical base zoning –cohesive school campus. Site location relative to collector routes. Approval, Alternative 1, subject to Exhibit Z conditions PlanningCommissionAgenda:09/06/16 2B.PublicHearing-ConsiderationtoapproveanAmendmenttotheMonticelloZoning Ordinance,Chapter4,Section1-Landscaping&Screeningforadoptionof regulationspertainingtonativelandscapingrequirements. (AS) A. REFERENCEANDBACKGROUND ThePlanningCommissionpreviouslyreviewedproposedamendmentstotheMonticello ZoningOrdinancefornativelandscapingtreatmentsin2012and2013. Atthattime,thePlanningCommissionelectedtotableanyactionontheamendments, suggestingthatmoretimewasneededtoevaluatethedemandandimpactofsuch landscapingtreatments. Commissionwillnotethatthereexistssomeflexibilityfornativelandscapingtreatments withinthecurrentordinance.Section4.1(E)oftheZoningOrdinanceallowsforreview andapprovalofalternativelandscapingplans,includingthosewhichseektopreserveor createnativelandscapes.Asmallnumberofnativelandscapingplanshavebeen approvedthroughthisordinance,includingFirstLakeSubstation.However,the ordinanceforalternativelandscapingplanswasnotdesignedtoaddresstheabilityto implementanativelandscapingplaninlieuofmoretraditionalplans,butratherto addressuniqueconditionsspecifictoagivensite. Assuch,anativelandscapingordinancewouldspecificallycreatetheopportunityfor nativelandscaping.Inaddition,therequestandneedforthesetypesoflandscaping optionsisbecomingmorecommonplace.Theproposedordinancewouldprovideasetof standardsforpropertyownerstofollowinestablishingandmaintainingsuchlandscaping. StaffwouldthereforeasktheCommissiontoreviewpastdiscussionandprovidestaff withdirectiononitsdesiretoconsidersuchamendments.PendingCommission’s discussion,staffwillalsoworktodevelopapublicfeedbackcomponentonthisitem. B. ALTERNATIVEACTIONS: Noactionisrequestedatthistime,rathertheCommissionisaskedtoreviewpast informationfordiscussionanddirectiontostaff. C. STAFFRECOMMENDATION Norecommendationatthistime. D. SUPPORTINGDATA A. PlanningCommissionStaffReportandMinutes–12/04/12 B. PlanningCommissionStaffReportandMinutes–01/08/13 C. PlanningCommissionStaffReportandMinutes–12/03/13 D. MonticelloZoningOrdinance,Excerpts–4.1(E) Planning Commission Agenda 12/04/12 8 . Public Hearing - Consideration of an amendment to Section 4.1 - Landscaping and screening to allow and regulate Native Landscapes. Applicant: City of Monticello (Intern EE) A. REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND The Planning Commission is asked to consider an amendment to the zoning ordinance to allow the use of native plantings as an alternative turf covering in all zoning districts. With widespread increased interest in native prairie treatments , the proposed amendment responds to this interest while at the same time finding a way to place parameters and The benefits of adopting a set of native landscaping requirements are numerous. First, n ative lan dscaping encourage s water conservation and habitat enhancement. Native prairie plantings also require less usage of fertilizers and pesticides, and would give individual residents more choices for selecting landscape and lawn coverings. The City has adop ted a set of base landscaping standards for residential districts. These standards would not on their own prohibit the flexibility to install native treatments as a landscaping option. However, i n addition to base landscaping standards, the City Code als o includes public nuisance provisions which would prohibit native lawn coverings. The Public Nuisance ordinance restricts the height of grasses, for example . Currently, the inches in height. Staff recognizes that native planting areas must be managed in order to avoid nu i s a n ce issues . In order for prairie grasses to be all owed, no noxious weeds are to be permitted, setbacks will be required ; there should be no overhang, encroachment onto sidewalks, curb, or street areas; soil erosion must be controlled during the transition period of the restoration; all natural areas must be marked with a sign indicating that a restoration is in process. All natural areas must be mowed once annually between April 15 and June 1, to a height no greater than eight inches. The City would not be responsible for damage to landscaped areas resul ting from public works improvements or snow removal activities. . In addition to these basic regulations, staff would recommend an abbreviated registration process, by which residents and/or businesses would register their property with the City as a native planting area. Doing so would allow the City to track these locations in a database, allowing staff to respond appropriately to questions about these properties from neighbors or interested parties. Prior to registration approval, t he landscape p lans must be submitted to the Community Develop ment Department for review and approval B. ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS: Planning Commission Agenda 12/04/12 1.) Motion to adopt Resolution #2012 - 110 recommending approval of Ordinance # 569 , a zoning ordinance amendment relating to the Landscaping and Screening to allow and regulate Native Landscapes. 2.) Motion to deny adoption of Resolution #2012 - 110 , recomme nding approval of Ordinance #569 . 3.) Motion to table action on the request, pending additi onal information as identified by the Planning Commission and staff report. C. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff would suggest that an ordinance for prairie grass is due and supports an ordinance which provides for native landscapes, while prohibiting lawns or w eeds from being left to Staff recognizes the value in planning for the needs of citizens and the environment, while at the same time preserving the visual quality of the City. Staff believes that all three can be accomplished with this ordinance: we can provide a way for citizens to explore and enjoy the benefits of native landscapes, while knowing that it is a water - smart transition. However , regulations will be enforced to ensure quality. D. SUPPORTING DATA A. Resolution 2012 - 110 B. Ordin ance #569 C. Images CITY OF MONTICELLO WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 2012 - 110 Date: December 4 th , 2012 Resolution No. 2012 - 110 Motion By: ________________ Seconded By: _______________ A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT MONTICELLO ZONING ORDINANCE CHAPTER 4 , SECTION 1 TO ALLOW NATIVE LANDSCAPING IN ALL ZONING DISTRICTS. WHEREAS, the City of Monticello has adopted a zoning ordinance providing for the regulation of landscaping in all zoning districts; and WHER EAS, the Monticello Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 4 Section 1 regulations require s additional performance standards to ensure mitigation against erosion and sedimentation, reducing stormwater runoff and the costs associated therewith, preserving and protecting the water table and surface waters, restoring soils and land denuded as a result of construction or grading ; and WHEREAS , the Planning Commission has conducted a public hearing on December 4 th, 2012 to review the request and receiv e public comment on the proposed amendment ; and WHEREAS , the Planning Commission of the City of Mont icello finds tha t the amendment support s the zoning ordinance purpose statement for land use in Chapter 3 of the Comprehensive Plan , specifically as related to : 1) the c reation of suitable environments for various types of places to live 2) the creation of suitable environments for various types of mixed use development, where business, office, retail, and residential uses are able to enjoy the benefits of the amendment to the ordinance namely to create neighborhoods that allow resident s to maintain a connection to the natur al environment and open spaces. 3) creation and mainte n ance of attractive, saf e and functional neighborhoods which incorporate the natural characteristics of the setting NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED , by the Planning Commission of the City of Monticello, Minnesota: The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council adopt the zoning ordinance amendment revising permitted accessory uses in business districts in Ordinance No. 569 . th ADOPTED this 4 day of Dec ember 2012, by the Planning Commission of the City of Monticello, Minnesota . MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION By: _ _______________________________ William Spar tz , Chair A TTEST: ___________________________________ ________ Angela Schumann, Community Development Director ORDINANCE NO. 56 9 CITY OF MONTICELLO WRIGHT COUNTY , MINNESOTA AN ORDINA NCE AMENDING TITLE 1 0 OF THE MONTICELLO CI TY CODE, KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 4 . 1 LANDSCAPING AND SCRE ENING TO ALLOW AND R EGULATE NATIVE PLANT LANDSCAPES THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTICEL LO HEREBY ORDAINS: Section 1. Chapter 4.1 Landscaping and Screening is hereby amended by adding a new section 4.1(H)(7) t itled as follows: 4.1(H)(7) Native Plant Landscapes Section 2. Chapter 8.4 Definitions is hereby amended by adding the following definitions: GARDEN: A cultivated area dedicated to growing vegetables, fruits, flowers, ornamental grasses, groundc overs, shrubs and similar plantings in a well - defined location. NATIVE PLANTS: Those grasses, sedges, forbs, trees and shrubs which are plant species native to or naturalized to the state of Minnesota, excluding prohibited exotic species as defined in Minnesota Statutes , Chapter 84D. Native plants do not include weeds. NATIVE PLANT LANDSCAPES: A designated area wher e native plants are being or have been planted. Native plant landscapes do not include gardens. NATURAL AREA: An area that was purposely left to grow in a natural state and can maintain itself in a stable condition with human intervention and contains trees, shrubs, and native plants, excluding weeds and turfgrass areas that contain more than 50% turfgrass. ORNAM ENTAL GRASSES: Grasses that are indigenous to the state of Minnesota that are intended to add beauty to a garden. Ornamental grasses do not include turfgrass or weeds. TURFGRASS: Commercially available cultured turfgrass varieties, including bluegrass, f escue and ryegrass blends, commonly used in regularly cut lawn areas. WEEDS: Chapter 18.7 5 - 18. 91 (as amended from time to time), or any volunteer p lants such as, but not limited to, garlic mustard, spotted knapweed, or burdock. Weeds do not ORDINANCE NO. 56 9 include dandelions or clover. The City shall maintain a current list of weeds and volunteer plants that are prohibited. Section 3. Chapter 4. 1 (H)(7) hereby rea d s as follows: 4.1(H)(7) Native Plant Landscapes Native Plant Landscapes are defined as a designated are a where native plants are being or have been planted and do not include gardens . Native Plant Landscapes focus on the character and beauty of natural grasses and vegetation, which shall not compromise the aesthetic quality of city yards. Native Plant Landscapes typically require less watering and absorb water quickly; do not provide food which would foster an influx of rodents; rarely give off allergen - type pollens; and require less intensive maintenance including less usage of fertilizer s and pes ticides . (a) Native Plant Landscapes shall be allowed on residential and non - residential areas . In rear lots, up to 35% of the applicable area is allowed in native landscape plantings. There shall be no overhang or encroachment onto sidewalks, curb or street areas. Maintenance of Native Plant Landscapes does not exempt property owners from existing z oning regulations. (b) Setbacks shall be required for side, rear and front yards of residential and non - residential areas. Setback must contain pavement, rock, gravel, wood chips, or regularly mowed turf grass, trees or shrubs. (i) Side yard 5 feet. (ii) Back yard 5 feet. (iii) Front yard 20 feet. ( c ) A s etback can be reduced to zero if there is: (i) A public park, open space or vacant lot next to the property. (ii) An adjacent wetland, pond, lake, or stream. (iii) If property is contained within a fully opaque fence constructed according to zoning guidelines. (iv) A restoration area is adjoining the property to be restored with native plant landscaping. (d) Applications shall be submitted and permits approved prior to starting a Native Lan dscape project on any property. Application and p lans shall be submitted to the Community Develop ment Directo r for review and approval. The Community Development Director shall review the application in accordance with this ordinance prior to issuing a p ermit . ORDINANCE NO. 56 9 Applications shall be on a form provided by the City and shall include the following items as detailed on the application form: (i) General information. (ii) Site map (scale drawing). (iii) Landscape p roposal (scale drawing). (iv) Planting schedule . (v) Maintenance plan . Permits shall expire if the Native Plant Landscaping is not completed pursuant to the approved permit and l andscape plan within three months of the permit issuance date. ( e ) All Native Plant Landscapes : (i) Shall be m arked with a sign indicating that a restoration is in process. This sign must be installed upon native planting installation. (ii) S hall be controlled to prevent soil erosion during the transition period of the restoration, in conjunction with Nuisance ordinance. (iii) Shall be m owed once annually between April 15 and June 1, to a height no great than 8 inches. ( f ) It shall be unlawful for the property owner or occupant to allow noxious plantings as part of a Native Landscape . (i) Prohibited weeds: cocklebur, crabgrass, dandelions, quackgrass, ragweed, and any grasses or weeds that are classified as invasive species or are horticulturally out of place according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources . ( i i) Prohibited trees: female ginkgo, box elder, non disease - resistant elm, non - hybrid cottonwoods , and any trees or brush that are classified as invasive species or are horticulturally out of pl ace according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. (ii i ) Lawns are prohibited or go to seed. (g) The City shall not be held responsible for damage to native landscape areas in the city right - of - way or public ea sements resulting from city improvement projects or snow removal. Native Plant Landscaping shall not obscure, block or impede visual sight lines; regulatory, warning or street identification signs; or street light illumination required for safe and efficie nt circulation of vehicles and pedestrians in the area. ( h ) Turf grass and other areas not covered by this ordinance are to be maintained at a height of 6 inches or less. Areas exempt from ORDINANCE NO. 56 9 the 6 - inch mowing requirement include wetlands, floodplains, drainage ponds or ditches, pasture land, steeply - sloped areas, and restoration areas. (i) Failure to comply with this ordinance shall result in cutting of vegetation and/or cutting of the weeds by the City or designated contractor . Expenses shall be bill ed to the property owner and can be considered a lien upon the property for the amount of the cost incurred by the City. These procedures are done in , City Policies, and State Statutes. Section 4 . This Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage and publication. Revisions will be made online after adoption by Council. Copies of the complete Zoning Ordinance are available online and at Monticello City Hall. th ADOPTED BY the Monticello City Council this 10 day of Dec e mber, 2012. CITY OF MONTICELLO __________________________________ Clint Herbst , Mayor ATTEST: ___________________________________ J , City Administrator Planning Commission Agenda 01/08 /13 5 . Consideration of an amendment to Section 4.1 - Landscaping and screening to allow and regulate Native Landscapes. Applicant: City of Monticello (Intern EE /AS ) A. REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND Previous Planning Commission discussion regarding the proposed ordinance led staff to The Commission indicated that while there was general support for such an ordinance, a more measured and incremental allowance for such landscapes would be preferable . conside ration. Commission may select any combination or all of the measures for incorporation into the ordinance. R equire with registratio n the documentation of a completed Community Education course specializing i n the pla n ting and maintenance of native landscapes. R equire a signed agreement wi th a professional native landscaping company who would either install or install and maintain th e landscaping . The Commission may wish to recommend a term of maintenance. It should be noted that those residents wishing to install a native landscape will likely have done research on the care and maintenance of such plantings and requiring this type of professional maintenance may diss uade some from installation. Similar to the City ordinance for fowl (Title 6, Chapter 3), the City could require consent of adjacent property owners. Sample language: The Community De velopment Department may grant regi stration pursuant to this section after the applicant has sought the written consent of at least eighty percent (80%) of the occupants of the several descriptions of the real estate situated within 100 feet of the applicant's real estate. Such written cons ent shall be required on the first and initial application. The proposed ordinance could be amended to include a 10 foot required setback in both side lots and back yards. A maximum of 20% of the front yard may be reserv ed for natural landscaping. In addition, the front yard landscaping would include a 15 foot required setback from the front property line. A maximum of 75% of the rear yard may be res erved for natural landscaping. Regardl ess of the additional limit s Commission might choose to recomm end above , if the ordinance were to be adopted, staff would also provide an information packet (available online and at City Hall) which would include the ordinance, permitted and prohibited plantings, and a model plan. PREVIOUS STAFF REPORT: Planning Commission Agenda 01/08 /13 The Planning Commission is asked to consider an amendment to the zoning ordinance to allow the use of native plantings as an alternative turf covering in all zoning districts. With widespread increased interest in native prairie treatments , the proposed amendment responds to this interest while at the same time finding a way to place parameters and The City has adopted a set of base landscaping standards for residentia l districts. These standards do not on their own prohibit the flexibility to install native treatments as a landscaping option. However, in addition to base landscaping standards, the City Code also includes public nuisance provisions which would prohibi t native lawn coverings. The Public Nuisance ordinance restricts the height of grasses, for example. Currently, the inches in height . The benefits of adopting a set of native landscaping requirements are numerous. First, n ative landscaping encourage s water cons ervation. Elk River has a similar ordinance in places and indicated a water conservation rate of approximately 10% on those properties with native landscapes. Native prairie plantings also require less usage of fertilizers and pesticides, and would give individual residents more choices for selecting landscape and lawn coverings. Staff recognizes that native planting areas must also be managed in order to avoid nu i s a n ce issues . In order for native landscapes to be allowed the ordinance stipulates the following: N o noxi ous weeds are to be permitted ; the public nuisance ordinance species prohibited types of noxious weeds S etbacks will be required There shou ld be no overhang or encroachment onto s idewalks, curb, or street areas S oil erosion must be controlled during the transi tion period of the restoration A ll natural areas must be marked with a sign indicating that a restoration is in pr ocess A ll natural areas must be mowed once annually between April 15 and June 1, to a height no greater than eight inches. The City would not be responsible for damage to landscaped areas resulting from public works improvemen ts or snow removal activities. I n addition to these basic regulations, the ordinance outlines a simple registration process, by which residents and/or businesses would register their property with the City as a native planting area. Doing so would allow the City to track these locations in a database, allowing staff to respond appropriately to questions about these properties from neighbors or interested parties. Planning Commission Agenda 01/08 /13 Prior to registration approval, t he landscape plans must be submitted to the Community Develop ment Department for review a nd approval and the applicant must purchase their native planting sign from the City. At this time, staff is not proposing any annual City inspection process. B. ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS: 1.) Motion to adopt Resolution #2012 - 110 recommending approval of Ordinance # 569 , a zoning ordinance amendment relating to the Landscaping and Screening to allow and regulate Native Landscapes, with additions as recommended by the Commission. 2.) Motion to deny adoption of Resolution #2012 - 110 , recomme nding approval of Ordinance #569 . 3.) Motion to table action on the request, pending additional information as identified by the Planning Commission and staff report. C. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recognizes the value in responding to the needs of citizens and the environment, while at the same time preserving the visual quality of the City. Staff believes that all three can be accomplished with the proposed ordinance. The proposed ordinance provide s a way for citizens to explore and enjoy the benefits of nativ e landscapes while regulating the manner in which the landscapes are installed and maintained to avoid potential negative impacts . D. SUPPORTING DATA A. Resolution 2012 - 110 B. Ordin ance #569 C. Images CITYOFMONTICELLO WRIGHTCOUNTY,MINNESOTA RESOLUTIONNO.2012-110 Date:January8th,2013ResolutionNo.2012-110 MotionBy:________________SecondedBy:_______________ ARESOLUTIONRECOMMENDINGAPPROVALOFAMENDMENTMONTICELLO ZONINGORDINANCECHAPTER4,SECTION1TOALLOWNATIVE LANDSCAPINGINALLZONINGDISTRICTS. WHEREAS, theCityofMonticellohasadoptedazoningordinanceprovidingfortheregulation oflandscapinginallzoningdistricts;and WHEREAS, theMonticelloZoningOrdinance,Chapter4Section1regulationsrequires additionalperformancestandardstoensuremitigationagainsterosionandsedimentation, reducingstormwaterrunoffandthecostsassociatedtherewith,preservingandprotectingthe watertableandsurfacewaters,restoringsoilsandlanddenudedasaresultofconstructionor grading;and WHEREAS ,thePlanningCommissionhasconductedapublichearingonDecember4th,2012 toreviewtherequestandreceivepubliccommentontheproposedamendment;and WHEREAS ,thePlanningCommissionoftheCityofMonticellofindsthattheamendment supportsthezoningordinancepurposestatementforlanduseinChapter3oftheComprehensive Plan,specificallyasrelatedto: 1) thecreationofsuitableenvironmentsforvarioustypesofplacestolive 2) thecreationofsuitableenvironmentsforvarioustypesofmixedusedevelopment,where business,office,retail,andresidentialusesareabletoenjoythebenefitsofthe amendmenttotheordinancenamelytocreateneighborhoodsthatallowresidentsto maintainaconnectiontothenaturalenvironmentandopenspaces. 3) creationandmaintenanceofattractive,safeandfunctionalneighborhoodswhich incorporatethenaturalcharacteristicsofthesetting NOW,THEREFORE,BEITRESOLVED ,bythePlanningCommissionoftheCityof Monticello,Minnesota: ThePlanningCommissionrecommendsthattheCityCounciladoptthezoningordinance amendmentrevisingpermittedaccessoryusesinbusinessdistrictsinOrdinanceNo.569. th ADOPTED this8 dayofJanuary2013,bythePlanningCommissionoftheCityofMonticello, Minnesota. MONTICELLOPLANNINGCOMMISSION By:________________________________ WilliamSpartz,Chair ATTEST: ___________________________________________ AngelaSchumann,CommunityDevelopmentDirector ORDINANCENO.569 CITYOFMONTICELLO WRIGHTCOUNTY,MINNESOTA ANORDINANCEAMENDINGTITLE10OFTHEMONTICELLOCITYCODE, KNOWNASTHEZONINGORDINANCE,BYAMENDINGCHAPTER4.1– LANDSCAPINGANDSCREENINGTOALLOWANDREGULATENATIVEPLANT LANDSCAPES THECITYCOUNCILOFTHECITYOFMONTICELLOHEREBYORDAINS: Section1. Chapter4.1–LandscapingandScreeningisherebyamendedbyaddinganew section4.1(H)(7)titledasfollows: 4.1(H)(7)NativePlantLandscapes Section2. Chapter8.4–Definitionsisherebyamendedbyaddingthefollowingdefinitions: GARDEN:Acultivatedareadedicatedtogrowingvegetables,fruits,flowers, ornamentalgrasses,groundcovers,shrubsandsimilarplantingsina well-definedlocation. NATIVEPLANTS:Thosegrasses,sedges,forbs,treesandshrubswhichareplant speciesnativetoornaturalizedtothestateofMinnesota, excludingprohibitedexoticspeciesasdefinedinMinnesota Statutes,Chapter84D.Nativeplantsdonotincludeweeds. NATIVEPLANTLANDSCAPES:Adesignatedareawherenativeplantsarebeingor havebeenplanted.Nativeplantlandscapesdonot includegardens. NATURALAREA:Anareathatwaspurposelylefttogrowinanaturalstateandcan maintainitselfinastableconditionwithhumaninterventionand containstrees,shrubs,andnativeplants,excludingweedsand turfgrassareasthatcontainmorethan50%turfgrass. ORNAMENTALGRASSES:GrassesthatareindigenoustothestateofMinnesota thatareintendedtoaddbeautytoagarden. Ornamentalgrassesdonotincludeturfgrassorweeds. TURFGRASS:Commerciallyavailableculturedturfgrassvarieties,including bluegrass,fescueandryegrassblends,commonlyusedinregularly cutlawnareas. WEEDS:Noxiousweedsasdefinedanddesignatedpursuanttothe“Minnesota noxiousweedlaw”inMinnesotaStatutes,Chapter18.75-18.91(as amendedfromtimetotime),oranyvolunteerplantssuchas,butnot limitedto,garlicmustard,spottedknapweed,orburdock.Weedsdonot ORDINANCENO.569 includedandelionsorclover.TheCityshallmaintainacurrentlistof weedsandvolunteerplantsthatareprohibited. Section3. Chapter4.1(H)(7)herebyreadsasfollows: 4.1(H)(7)NativePlantLandscapes NativePlantLandscapesaredefinedasadesignatedareawherenative plantsarebeingorhavebeenplantedanddonotincludegardens. NativePlantLandscapesfocusonthecharacterandbeautyofnatural grassesandvegetation,whichshallnotcompromisetheaestheticquality ofcityyards.NativePlantLandscapestypicallyrequirelesswatering andabsorbwaterquickly;donotprovidefoodwhichwouldfosteran influxofrodents;rarelygiveoffallergen-typepollens;andrequireless intensivemaintenanceincludinglessusageoffertilizersandpesticides. (a)NativePlantLandscapesshallbeallowedonresidentialandnon- residentialareas.Inrearlots,upto75%oftheapplicableareais allowedinnativelandscapeplantings.Thereshallbeno overhangorencroachmentontosidewalks,curborstreetareas. MaintenanceofNativePlantLandscapesdoesnotexempt propertyownersfromexistingzoningregulations. (b)Setbacksshallberequiredforside,rearandfrontyardsof residentialandnon-residentialareas.Setbackmustcontain pavement,rock,gravel,woodchips,orregularlymowedturf grass,treesorshrubs. (i)Sideyard–5feet. (ii)Backyard–5feet. (iii)Frontyard–20feet. (c)Asetbackcanbereducedtozeroifthereis: (i)Apublicpark,openspaceorvacantlotnexttothe property. (ii)Anadjacentwetland,pond,lake,orstream. (iii)Ifpropertyiscontainedwithinafullyopaquefence constructedaccordingtozoningguidelines. (iv)Arestorationareaisadjoiningthepropertytoberestored withnativeplantlandscaping. (d)Applicationsshallbesubmittedandpermitsapprovedpriorto startingaNativeLandscapeprojectonanyproperty.Application andplansshallbesubmittedtotheCommunityDevelopment Directorforreviewandapproval.TheCommunityDevelopment Directorshallreviewtheapplicationinaccordancewiththis ordinancepriortoissuingapermit. ORDINANCENO.569 ApplicationsshallbeonaformprovidedbytheCityandshall includethefollowingitemsasdetailedontheapplicationform: (i)Generalinformation. (ii)Sitemap(scaledrawing). (iii)Landscapeproposal(scaledrawing). (iv)Plantingschedule. (v)Maintenanceplan. PermitsshallexpireiftheNativePlantLandscapingisnot completedpursuanttotheapprovedpermitandlandscapeplan withinthreemonthsofthepermitissuancedate. (e)AllNativePlantLandscapes: (i)Shallbemarkedwithasignindicatingthatarestoration isinprocess.Thissignmustbeinstalleduponnative plantinginstallation. (ii)Shallbecontrolledtopreventsoilerosionduringthe transitionperiodoftherestoration,inconjunctionwith theCity’sPublicNuisanceordinance. (iii)ShallbemowedonceannuallybetweenApril15andJune 1,toaheightnogreatthan8inches. (f)Itshallbeunlawfulforthepropertyowneroroccupanttoallow noxiousplantingsaspartofaNativeLandscape. (i)Prohibitedweeds:cocklebur,crabgrass,dandelions, quackgrass,ragweed,andanygrassesorweedsthatare classifiedasinvasivespeciesorarehorticulturallyoutof placeaccordingtotheMinnesotaDepartmentofNatural Resources. (ii)Prohibitedtrees:femaleginkgo,boxelder,nondisease- resistantelm,non-hybridcottonwoods,andanytreesor brushthatareclassifiedasinvasivespeciesorare horticulturallyoutofplaceaccordingtotheMinnesota DepartmentofNaturalResources. (iii)Lawnsareprohibitedfrombeingleftto“gonatural”or gotoseed. (g)TheCityshallnotbeheldresponsiblefordamagetonative landscapeareasinthecityright-of-wayorpubliceasements resultingfromcityimprovementprojectsorsnowremoval.Native PlantLandscapingshallnotobscure,blockorimpedevisual sightlines;regulatory,warningorstreetidentificationsigns;or streetlightilluminationrequiredforsafeandefficient circulationofvehiclesandpedestriansinthearea. (h)Turfgrassandotherareasnotcoveredbythisordinanceareto bemaintainedataheightof6inchesorless.Areasexemptfrom ORDINANCENO.569 the6-inchmowingrequirementincludewetlands,floodplains, drainagepondsorditches,pastureland,steeply-slopedareas, andrestorationareas. (i)Failuretocomplywiththisordinanceshallresultincuttingof vegetationand/orcuttingoftheweedsbytheCityordesignated contractor.Expensesshallbebilledtothepropertyownerand canbeconsideredalienuponthepropertyfortheamountofthe costincurredbytheCity.Theseproceduresaredonein accordancewiththeCity’sPublicNuisanceordinance,City Policies,andStateStatutes. Section4. ThisOrdinanceshalltakeeffectandbeinfullforcefromandafteritspassageand publication.RevisionswillbemadeonlineafteradoptionbyCouncil.Copiesof thecompleteZoningOrdinanceareavailableonlineandatMonticelloCityHall. th ADOPTEDBY theMonticelloCityCouncilthis10 dayofDecember,2012. CITYOFMONTICELLO __________________________________ ClintHerbst,Mayor ATTEST: ___________________________________ JeffO’Neill,CityAdministrator P lan ning Commission Agenda 12/03 /13 5 . Consideration to call for a public hearing for an Amendment to the Monticello Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 4, Section 1 - Landscaping & Screening for adoption of regulations pertaining to native landscaping requirements and Chapter 3, Section 4(D) RA (Residential Amenities) District. Applicant: City of Monticello (AS) A. REFERENCE AND BACKG ROUND: The Planning Commiss ion held a workshop o n October 1, 2013, during which the Commission provided staff with direction on two possible ordinance amendments. The first amen dment would add language for regulation of native landscapes to the Landscaping & Screening section of the ordinance. The Pla nning Commission ha s previously considered this amendment and requested additional revisions . The revisions separ a ted out the requirements for residential versus commercial, industrial or institutional parcels and restricted native landscapes somewhat in resident districts as a starting point . A redlined and clean version of the proposed ordinance language, as recommended during the October workshop, is included for reference. The second amendment proposed relates to increases in minimum width for RA lots. The discussion during the October workshop yielded a consensus that lot widths needed to increase in order to better accommodate the size and style of home prescribed by the ordinance. An increase in width was seen as a way to accommodate larger sq uare footage of homes required in the district, the retention of lot amenities (trees, for example) , and ( which allow s the garage to be no closer than ) . Although discussed , the Commission seemed to agree that the lot area requirements are sufficient at this time. included the redline for review with this report. If the Commission believ es the changes to be reflective of the earlier workshop direction, staff would request that the Commission call for a hearing on the proposed amendments. B. ALTERNATIVE ACTION S : 1. Motion to call for a public hearing for an Amendment to the Monticello Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 4, Section 1 - Landscaping & Screening for adoption of regulations pertaining to native landscaping requirements and Chapter 3, Section 4(D) RA (Re sidential Amenitie s) District. 2. Motion t o table action at this time. P lan ning Commission Agenda 12/03 /13 C. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends proceeding to public hearing for these amendments, subject to last revision comments by the Commission. D. SUPPORTING DATA: 1. Ordinance No. 585, redline 2. Ordinance N o. 585, clean 3. Monticello Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 3, Section 4(D) RA (Re sidential Amenities) District, proposed amendment redline ORDINANCENO.569 CITYOFMONTICELLO WRIGHTCOUNTY,MINNESOTA ANORDINANCEAMENDINGTITLE10OFTHEMONTICELLOCITYCODE, KNOWNASTHEZONINGORDINANCE,BYAMENDINGCHAPTER4.1– LANDSCAPINGANDSCREENINGTOALLOWANDREGULATENATIVEPLANT LANDSCAPES THECITYCOUNCILOFTHECITYOFMONTICELLOHEREBYORDAINS: Section1. Chapter4.1–LandscapingandScreeningisherebyamendedbyaddinganew section4.1(H)(7)titledasfollows: 4.1(H)(7) NativePlantLandscapes Section2. Chapter8.4–Definitionsisherebyamendedbyaddingthefollowingdefinitions: GARDEN:Acultivatedareadedicatedtogrowingvegetables,fruits,flowers, ornamentalgrasses,groundcovers,shrubsandsimilarplantingsina well-definedlocation. NATIVEPLANTS:Thosegrasses,sedges,forbs,treesandshrubswhichareplant speciesnativetoornaturalizedtothestateofMinnesota, excludingprohibitedexoticspeciesasdefinedinMinnesota Statutes,Chapter84D.Nativeplantsdonotincludeweeds. NATIVEPLANTLANDSCAPES:Adesignatedareawherenativeplantsarebeingor havebeenplanted.Nativeplantlandscapesdonot includegardens. NATURALAREA:Anareathatwaspurposelylefttogrowinanaturalstateandcan maintainitselfinastableconditionwithhumaninterventionand containstrees,shrubs,andnativeplants,excludingweedsand turfgrassareasthatcontainmorethan50%turfgrass. ORNAMENTALGRASSES:GrassesthatareindigenoustothestateofMinnesota thatareintendedtoaddbeautytoagarden. Ornamentalgrassesdonotincludeturfgrassorweeds. TURFGRASS:Commerciallyavailableculturedturfgrassvarieties,including bluegrass,fescueandryegrassblends,commonlyusedinregularly cutlawnareas. WEEDS:Noxiousweedsasdefinedanddesignatedpursuanttothe“Minnesota noxiousweedlaw”inMinnesotaStatutes,Chapter18.75-18.91(as amendedfromtimetotime),oranyvolunteerplantssuchas,butnot limitedto,garlicmustard,spottedknapweed,orburdock.Weedsdonot ORDINANCENO.569 includedandelionsorclover.TheCityshallmaintainacurrentlistof weedsandvolunteerplantsthatareprohibited. Section3. Chapter4.1(H)(7)herebyreadsasfollows: 4.1(H)(7) NativePlantLandscapes NativePlantLandscapesaredefinedasadesignatedareawherenative plantsarebeingorhavebeenplantedanddonotincludegardens. NativePlantLandscapesfocusonthecharacterandbeautyofnatural grassesandvegetation,whichshallnotcompromisetheaestheticquality ofcityyards.NativePlantLandscapestypicallyrequirelesswatering andabsorbwaterquickly;donotprovidefoodwhichwouldfosteran influxofrodents;rarelygiveoffallergen-typepollens;andrequireless intensivemaintenanceincludinglessusageoffertilizersandpesticides. (a) NativePlantLandscapesshallbeallowedonresidentialandnon- residentialareas.Thereshallbenooverhangorencroachmentonto sidewalks,curborstreetareas.MaintenanceofNativePlant Landscapesdoesnotexemptpropertyownersfromexistingzoning regulationsaspertainingtonon-nativeornoxiousweeds. (b) Forresidentialuses,nativeplantlandscapesshallbeallowedonlyin rearyards,andmustbesetback5feetfromallpropertylines. Setbackmustcontainpavement,rock,gravel,woodchips,or regularlymowedturfgrass,treesorshrubs. (c)Forcommercial,industrialandinstitutionaluses,setbacksshallbe requiredforside,rearandfrontyards.Setbackmustcontain pavement,rock,gravel,woodchips,orregularlymowedturfgrass, treesorshrubs. (i) Sideyard–5feet. (ii)Backyard–5feet. (iii)Frontyard–20feet. (d)Asetbackcanbereducedtozeroifthereis: (i) Apublicpark,oropenspacenexttotheproperty. (ii)Anadjacentwetland,pond,lake,orstream. (iii)Ifpropertyiscontainedwithinafullyopaquefence constructedaccordingtozoningguidelines. (iv)Arestorationareaisadjoiningthepropertytoberestored withnativeplantlandscaping. (e) Cornerlotsetbacksasapplicabletoeachzoningdistrictshallapply andshallsupercedetherequirementsofsections7(b)and(c)above. ORDINANCENO.569 (f) Applicationsshallbesubmittedandpermitsapprovedpriorto startingaNativeLandscapeprojectonanyproperty.Application andplansshallbesubmittedtotheCommunityDevelopment Directorforreviewandapproval.TheCommunityDevelopment Directorshallreviewtheapplicationinaccordancewiththis ordinancepriortoissuingapermit. ApplicationsshallbeonaformprovidedbytheCityandshall includethefollowingitemsasdetailedontheapplicationform: (i)Narrativedescriptionofproject (ii)Sitemap(scaledrawing). (iii)Landscapeplan(scaledrawing). (iv)Plantingschedule,includingspeciestypeandquantities (v)Maintenanceplan. PermitsshallexpireiftheNativePlantLandscapingisnotcompleted pursuanttotheapprovedpermitandlandscapeplanwithinthree monthsofthepermitissuancedate. (g)AllNativePlantLandscapes: Shallbemarkedwithasignindicatingthatarestorationisin process.Thissignmustbeinstalleduponnativeplanting installationandseedtagsforplantingsprovidedtotheCityof Monticello.(ii)Shallbecontrolledtopreventsoilerosionduring thetransitionperiodoftherestoration,inconjunctionwiththeCity’s PublicNuisanceordinance. (i) ShallbemowedonceannuallybetweenApril15andJune1,toa heightnogreaterthan8inches. (ii) ShallbeinspectedbytheCommunityDevelopmentDepartment afteroneyearofestablishmenttoensurecompliancewiththis ordinance. (h)Itshallbeunlawfulforthepropertyowneroroccupanttoallow noxiousplantingsaspartofaNativeLandscape. (i)Prohibitedweeds:cocklebur,crabgrass,dandelions,quackgrass, ragweed,andanygrassesorweedsthatareclassifiedasinvasive speciesorarehorticulturallyoutofplaceaccordingtothe MinnesotaDepartmentofNaturalResources. (ii)Prohibitedtrees:femaleginkgo,boxelder,nondisease-resistant elm,non-hybridcottonwoods,andanytreesorbrushthatare classifiedasinvasivespeciesorarehorticulturallyoutofplace accordingtotheMinnesotaDepartmentofNaturalResources. (iii)Lawnsareprohibitedfrombeingleftto“gonatural”orgoto seed. (i)TheCityshallnotbeheldresponsiblefordamagetonative landscapeareasinthecityright-of-wayorpubliceasements ORDINANCENO.569 resultingfromcityimprovementprojectsorsnowremoval.Native PlantLandscapingshallnotobscure,blockorimpedevisualsight lines;regulatory,warningorstreetidentificationsigns;orstreet lightilluminationrequiredforsafeandefficientcirculationof vehiclesandpedestriansinthearea. (j)Turfgrassandotherareasnotcoveredbythisordinancearetobe maintainedataheightof6inchesorless.Areasexemptfromthe6- inchmowingrequirementincludewetlands,floodplains,drainage pondsorditches,pastureland,steeply-slopedareas,andrestoration areas. (k)Failuretocomplywiththisordinanceshallresultincuttingof vegetationand/orcuttingoftheweedsbytheCityordesignated contractor.Expensesshallbebilledtothepropertyownerandcan beconsideredalienuponthepropertyfortheamountofthecost incurredbytheCity.Theseproceduresaredoneinaccordancewith theCity’sPublicNuisanceordinance,CityPolicies,andState Statutes. Section4. ThisOrdinanceshalltakeeffectandbeinfullforcefromandafteritspassageand publication.RevisionswillbemadeonlineafteradoptionbyCouncil.Copiesof thecompleteZoningOrdinanceareavailableonlineandatMonticelloCityHall. ADOPTEDBY theMonticelloCityCouncilthis____dayofJanuary,2014. CITYOFMONTICELLO __________________________________ ClintHerbst,Mayor ATTEST: ___________________________________ JeffO’Neill,CityAdministrator (x) Exterior lighting plan (as applicable). (d) Special Conditions: Where landscape or man - made materials are used to provide ordinance or policy - required perimeter buffering/screening from adjacent and neighboring properties, a cross - through section shall be provided showing the perspective of the site from the neighboring property at the property line elevation. (E) Alternative Landscaping Plan (1) Purpose In cases where development conditions require a deviation from the landscaping standards in this section or the tree protection standards in Section 4 .2 , Tree Protection, an alternative landscaping plan shall be required. An alternative landscaping plan shall indicate how compliance with the standards in this Ordinance is impossible or impractical, and shall illustrate how compliance can be achieved to the maximum extent practicable. Nothing in S ection 4.1(E) shall prohibit a development configuration that meets or exceeds the landscaping and tree protection standards in this Ordina nce. (2) Justification Alternative plans, materials, or methods may be justified due to: (a) Natural conditions, such as streams, natural rock formations, or topography; (b) The likelihood that landscaping material would be ineffective at maturity due to topography, placement, or other existing site conditions; (c) Lot size or configuration; (d) The presence of utility or other easements; (e) The potential for interference with public safety; and (f) Other situations where strict adherence to the landscaping or tree protection standa rds in this Ordinance are determined to be impractical by the Community Development Department. (3) Allowable Deviations The Community Development Department may approve an alternative landscape plan if it meets the purpose and intent of Section 4.1 , Landscap ing and Screening , or Section 4 .2 , Tree Protection, as appropr iate. A llowable deviations from the standards of this section include, but are not limited to the following: (a) Reduced Planting Rates due to Public Facilities An adjustment to planting locations or reduction of up to 20 percent in the type or total number of required caliper inches may be allowed when underground connections to public facilities, public utilities, or public easements or right - of - way cause difficulty in meeting the required standar ds. (b) Reduction in Standards due to Nature of Parcel A reduction in the count, spacing, or species variety standards by up to 20 percent may be allowed where the reduction is desirable in terms of protection of existing natural resources, better consistency with the goals of the comprehensive plan, or a site design that exceeds the quality of what would otherwise result under a strict application of the standards in this Ordinance, in the opinion of the Community Development Department. (c) Reduction in Standards in Recognition of Native Plantings and/or Restoration Plan A reduction of up to 10 percent in the type or total number of required caliper inches may be allowed where the reduction is desirable as an incentive to encourage the use of native plantings and/ or the restoration of native plantings on lands dedicated for open space. (d) Planting on Adjacent or Alternative Sites In cases where required plantings cannot be easily sited on the subject parcel, alternative locations on adjacent or nearby parcels may be p roposed. (4) Alternative Landscape Plan Informational Requirement s Alternative landscape plans shall provide the same information required by a general landscape plan as outlined in Section 4.1(D). Native Landscaping Ordinance September 6th, 2016 History PC previously reviewed proposed amendments for native landscaping treatments in 2012 and 2013 Elected to table any action on the amendments, suggesting that more time was needed to evaluate the demand and impact of such landscaping treatments Section 4.1(E) of the Zoning Ordinance allows for review and approval of alternative landscaping plans First Lake, riverbanks Not designed to address broad-based native landscaping plans in lieu of more traditional plans, but rather to address unique conditions specific to a given site Specific native landscaping ordinance would create the opportunity for native landscaping throughout the community Provide a set of standards for property owners to follow in establishing and maintaining such landscaping Description Native Plant Landscapes -a designated area where native plants are being or have been planted and do not include gardens. Native Plant Landscapes focus on the character and beauty of natural grasses and vegetation, which shall not compromise the aesthetic quality of city yards. Native Plant Landscapes typically require less watering and absorb water quickly; do not provide food which would foster an influx of rodents; rarely give off allergen-type pollens; and require less intensive maintenance including less usage of fertilizers and pesticides. Standards Allowed on residential and non-residential areas. No overhang or encroachment onto sidewalks, curb or street areas. Maintenance of Native Plant Landscapes does not exempt property owners from existing zoning regulations as pertaining to non-native or noxious weeds. For residential uses, native plant landscapes shall be allowed only in rear yards, and must be setback 5 feet from all property lines. Setback must contain pavement, rock, gravel, wood chips, or regularly mowed turf grass, trees or shrubs. For commercial, industrial and institutional uses, setbacks shall be required for side, rear and front yards. Setback must contain pavement, rock, gravel, wood chips, or regularly mowed turf grass, trees or shrubs. Side yard –5 feet. Rear yard –5 feet. Front yard –20 feet. A setback may be reduced to zero if there is: A public park, or open space next to the property. An adjacent wetland, pond, lake, or stream. If property is contained within a fully opaque fence constructed according to zoning guidelines. A restoration area is adjoining the property to be restored with native plant landscaping. Corner lot setbacks as applicable to each zoning district shall apply and shall supercede the requirements of sections 7(b) and (c) above. Application Process Applications shall be submitted and permits approved prior to starting a Native Landscape project on any property. Application and plans shall be submitted to the Community Development Director for review and approval. The Community Development Director shall review the application in accordance with this ordinance prior to issuing a permit. Applications shall be on a form provided by the City and shall include the following items as detailed on the application form: Narrative description of project Site map (scale drawing) Landscape plan (scale drawing) Planting schedule, including species type and quantities Maintenance plan Permits shall expire if the Native Plant Landscaping is not completed pursuant to the approved permit and landscape plan within three months of the permit issuance date. General Requirements All Native Plant Landscapes: Shall be marked with a sign indicating that a restoration is in process. This sign must be installed upon native planting installation and seed tags for plantings provided to the City of Monticello. Shall be controlled to prevent soil erosion during the transition period of the restoration, in conjunction with the City’s Public Nuisance ordinance. Shall be mowed once annually between April 15 and June 1, to a height no greater than 8 inches. Shall be inspected by the Community Development Department after one year of establishment to ensure compliance with this ordinance. It shall be unlawful for the property owner or occupant to allow noxious plantings as part of a Native Landscape. Lawns are prohibited from being left to “go natural” or go to seed. City shall not be held responsible for damage to native landscape areas in the city right-of-way or public easements resulting from city improvement projects or snow removal. Native Plant Landscaping shall not obscure, block or impede visual sight lines; regulatory, warning or street identification signs; or street light illumination required for safe and efficient circulation of vehicles and pedestrians in the area. Turf grass and other areas not covered by this ordinance are to be maintained at a height of 6 inches or less. Areas exempt from the 6-inch mowing requirement include wetlands, floodplains, drainage ponds or ditches, pasture land, steeply-sloped areas, and restoration areas. Failure to comply with this ordinance shall result in cutting of vegetation and/or cutting of the weeds by the City or designated contractor. Expenses shall be billed to the property owner and can be considered a lien upon the property for the amount of the cost incurred by the City. Direction Review and discussion Resident, property owner feedback Next steps PlanningCommissionAgenda–09/06/16 3A. ConsiderationofRecommendationforAppointmentofPlanning Commissioner (AS) A. REFERENCEANDBACKGROUND: ThePlanningCommissionisaskedtoconsiderrecommendationonthe appointmentforthevacantpositionontheCommission. Priortotheregularmeeting,theCommissionwillhavehadtheopportunityto interviewcandidate(s)fortheposition.Therecommendedcandidatewillserve thebalanceofformerCommissionerFalenschek’term.Alistingofthecurrent termsisprovidedbelowforreference.TheCommissioner’stermsarestaggered inthreeyearincrements. LindaBuchmann 3yr 12/2017 appointed1/12/15 SamMurdoff 3yr 12/2017 appointed1/12/15 BradFyle,Chair 3yr 12/2016 MarcSimpson 3yr 12/2016 appointed6/08/15 JohnFalenschek 3yr 12/2018 re-appointed1/11/16 Council CharlotteGabler liaison TheCommission’srecommendationwillbeforwardedtotheCityCouncilon th September12 ,2016. B.ALTERNATIVEACTIONS: 1. Motiontorecommendappointmentof_______________tofilloutthe remainderofathreeyeartermonthePlanningCommission. 2.Motionofother. C.SUPPORTINGDATA: A. CityCodeTitle2,Chapter1-PlanningCommission CHAPTER 1 PLANNING COMMISSION SECTION: 2 - 1 - 1: Name of the Commission 2 - 1 - 2: Authorization 2 - 1 - 3: Membership 2 - 1 - 4: Term of Office 2 - 1 - 5: Attendance 2 - 1 - 6: Vacancy 2 - 1 - 7: Officers 2 - 1 - 8: Meetings 2 - 1 - 9: Quorum 2 - 1 - 10: Duties of the Commission 2 - 1 - 11: Amendments 2 - 1 - 12: Compensation 2 - 1 - 1: NAME OF THE COMMISSION : The name of the organization shall be the Monticello Planning Commission. 2 - 1 - 2: AUTHORIZATION: The authorization for the establishment of this commission is set forth under Minnesota Statutes, Section 462, Municipal Planning Enabling Act. The planning commission is hereby designated the planning agency of the C ity pursuant to the Mu nicipal Planning Act. 2 - 1 - 3: MEMBERSHIP: The Planning Commission shall consist of five members appointed by the Council. All members shall be residents of the C ity of Monticello and shall have equal rights and privileges. 2 - 1 - 4: TERM OF OFFICE: (A) Appointments . All members shall be appointed for three year terms st ending on December 31 of a given year ; however, said term may be terminated earlier by the Council. Terms shall be staggered so that no en year . Said terms are to commence on the day of appointment by Council . Every appointed member shall, before entering upon the discharge of his duties, take an oath that he/she will faithf ully discharge the duties of office. (B) Renewals . When an expiri reappointed by Council with the effective date of the new term beginning on the first day of the ne xt year following the expiration. MONTICELLO CITY CODE TITLE 2 / Chapter 1 / Page 1 2 - 1 - 5: Co mmis sion members to attend all Planning Commission meetings. Should any Planning Commission member be absent for more than three meetings in a calendar year, that member may be subject to replacement by the City Council. 2 - 1 - 6: VACANCY: Any vacancy in t he regular or at - large membership shall be filled by the City Council, and such appointee shall serve for the unexpired term so filled. 2 - 1 - 7: OFFICERS: (A) Elections . The City Planning Commission shall elect at its January meeting from its membership a chair, vice chair, and a secretary who shall serve for a term of one year and shall have such powers as may be p rescribed in the rules of said C ommission. (B) Duties of Chair . The chair shall presi de at all meetings of the Planning Commission and shall h ave the duties normally conferred and parliamentary usage of such officers. (C) Duties of Vice Chair. The vice chair shall act for the chair in his absence. (D) Duties of Secretary . A secretary may be appointed who is not a member of the Planning Commission but can be employed as a member of city staff. The secretary shall keep the minutes and records of the C ommission; and with the assistance of staff as is available shall prepare the agenda of the re gular and special meetings for C ommission members, arrang e proper and legal notice of hearings when necessary, a ttend to correspondence of the C ommission, and handle other duties as are normally carried out by a secretary. 2 - 1 - 8: MEETINGS: (A) The Planning Commission shall hold at least one regular meeting each m onth. This meeting shall be held on the first Tuesday. Regular meetings shall commence at 6:00 p.m. Hearings shall be heard as soon thereafter as possible. The Planning Commission shall adopt rules for the transaction of business and shall keep a recor d of its resolutions, transactions, and findings, which record shall be a public record. The meeting shall be open to the general public. (B) In the event of conflict for a regular ly - scheduled meeting date, a majority at any meeting may change the date , time and location of the meeting. (C) Special meetings may be called by the Chair or t wo members of the Planning Commission together , as needed, and shall be coordinated with MONTICELLO CITY CODE TITLE 2 / Chapter 1 / Page 2 city staff. 2 - 1 - 9: QUORUM: A majority of all voting Planning Commission members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. 2 - 1 - 10: DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION: The C ommission has the powers and duties assigned to it under Minnesota Statutes, Section 462, Municipal Planning Enabling Act, by this Code, and state law. 2 - 1 - 11: AMENDMENTS: This ordinance may be amended as recommend ed by the majority vote of the existing membership of the Planning Commission and only after majority vote of the City Council. 2 - 1 - 12: COMPENSATION: Compensation of members of the Commission shall be as set forth in City Code for Fee Schedule. (#336, 11/22/99) (#337, 1/10/11) (#593, 3/10/14) (#607, 1/26/15) MONTICELLO CITY CODE TITLE 2 / Chapter 1 / Page 3 PlanningCommissionAgenda:09/06/16 3B.CommunityDevelopmentDirector’sReport PlanningCommissionRecommendations TheCityCounciltookthefollowingactionatitsmeetingonAugustasrelatedtoitemsonthe AugustagendaofthePlanningCommission: ConsiderationofarequestforamendmenttotheMonticelloZoningOrdinance,Chapter 5,Section2-Use-SpecificStandardsforregulationsrelatingtoRecycling&Salvage Centers,arequestforConditionalUsePermitforRecycling&SalvageCenter,anda requestforConditionalUsePermitforVehicularUseAreaDesignforDeferredParking andCurbingrequirements.Applicant:Budd,Stephen Approved;modifiedconditionsasfollows. ConsiderationofarequestforamendmenttotheMonticelloZoningOrdinance,Chapter 5,Section2-Use-SpecificStandardsforregulationsrelatingtoRecycling&Salvage Centers,arequestforConditionalUsePermitforRecycling&SalvageCenter,arequest forConditionalUsePermitforVehicularUseAreaDesignforDeferredParkingand Curbingrequirements,andarequestforAdministrativeLotCombination.Applicant: Budd,Stephen Approved;modifiedconditionsasfollows. ConsiderationofarequestforamendmenttotheMonticelloZoningOrdinance,Chapter 5,Section3–AccessoryUses,optingoutoftheprovisionsforTemporaryHealthCare Dwellingsasdefinedby,andprovidedforin,MNStatutesSection462.3593.Applicant: CityofMonticello Approvedontheconsentagenda. CentraCareHealthMonticelloTour ThehospitalhasinvitedthePlanningCommissiononafamiliarizationtourofthefacility. Thetourisapproximatelyonehourlong.Thefollowingaretheavailabledates: th Thursday,Sept.8 at8AM th Tuesday,Sept.20 atNoon th Tuesday,Oct.4 at8AM th Thursday,Oct.20 atNoon PleaseletstaffknowifyouareinterestedinattendingandwewillRSVPforyou.RSVP’sare requiredandthehospitalwillconfirmwithyou. FloodplainMapping 1 PlanningCommissionAgenda:09/06/16 TheFederalEmergencyManagementAgency(FEMA)haspublishedapublicnoticeforthe ProposedFloodHazardDeterminationsforWrightCounty,includingpreliminaryFlood InsuranceRateMap(FIRM)andFloodInsuranceStudy(FIS). FloodInsuranceRateMaps,alsoknownasfloodmaps,providethebasisforfloodplain management,regulationandinsurancerequirementsbyidentifyingflood-proneareas.Aspart ofthisstudy,FEMAhasrevisedfloodplainboundariesthroughoutthecounty.Thenewmaps willbeavailableelectronicallyonFEMA’sFloodMapServiceCenterandallowuserstosee thefloodriskspecifictotheirproperty. CommissionerscanviewthedigitalcopiesofthesePreliminaryFIRMandFISreportsatthe followingwebsite: http://www.fema.gov/preliminaryfloodhazarddata . st AlettertoallpropertyownerswithfloodplainontheirpropertieswassentonSeptember1 , 2016. Afterthispreliminaryreviewandcommentphase,FEMAwillreviewthesubmissionsand determinenextstepsrelatedtothefloodplaindeterminations.Atafuturedate,theCitywill receivealetteroffinaldeterminationrelatedtothefinalfloodplainboundaries.TheCitywill berequiredtoupdatetheCity’sfloodplainordinanceduringthe6-monthperiodafterthefinal letterofdeterminationandbeforemapsbecomeeffective–theDNRwillcontacttheCity withamodelordinanceupdate.TheCitywillneedtoreviewcarefullyandadoptbeforethe mapsbecomeeffectiveorthecitywillnolongerbeeligibleforthefloodinsuranceprogram. 2