Planning Commission Agenda Packet 06-04-1996AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING - MONTICELLO PLANNING COM(141MION
Tuesday, Jug 4,1996 - 7 p.m.
Members: Dick Frie, Richard Martie, Jon Bogart, Richard Carlson, Rod Dragsten
1. Call to order.
2. Approval of minutes of the regular meeting held May 7, 1996, and the special
meeting held May 22,1996.
3. Consideration of adding items to the agenda.
4. Citizens comments.
6. Public Hearing --Consideration of approval of a preliminary replat of the
Monticello -Big Lake Hospital District and Mississippi Shores property.
Applicant, Monticello -Big Lake Hospital.
6. Public Hearing --Consideration of a request for a conditional use permit
which would allow operation of a car wash in a B-3 zone. Applicant, Dan and
Linda Mielke.
7. Public Hearing—Consideration of a conditional use permit which would allow
operation of a coffee shop and delicatessen. Applicant, Sandra Johnson and
Marlin Beeler.
8. Public Hearing --Consideration of an ordinance amendment which would
allow footing elevations to be placed at an elevation less than 1 ft above the
street elevation when positive drainage is achieved. Applicant, Willi Hahn
Corporation.
9. Public Hearing—Consideration of an ordinance amendment which would
eliminate curb construction requirements where curbing would be impacted
by planned parking lot expansion. Applicant, Monticello Planning
Commission.
10. Public Hearing--Conaideration of an ordinance amendment that would allow
one storage shed per residential property in addition to an accessory
building. Applicant, Monticello Planning Commission.
11. Consideration of calling for a public hearing on an ordinance amendment
clarifying regulations governing accessory structures.
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12. Consideration of setting a date for a workshop on comprehensive plan
implementation teak identification (Jeff report).
13. Consideration of appointment to MCP Board (Dick Frio report).
14. Adjournment.
M[INUTES
REGULAR MEETING - MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMSSION
Tuesday, May 7, 1896 - 7 p.m.
Members Present: Dick Frie, Richard Martie, Jon Bogart, Richard Carlson,
Rod Dragsten
Staff Present: Jeff ONeill, Gary Anderson, Wanda Kraemer
1. Call to Order.
Chairman Frie called the meeting to order.
Approval of minutes for the reo +ter meeting h le d April 2. anti thA apecial meeting
held April 8 and April 22, 1996_
COMMISSIONER CARLSON MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING APRIL 2, 1996. SECONDED BY DICK MARTIE
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
COMMISSIONER CARLSON MADE A MOTION TO AMEND THE MINUTES FOR
THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ADD CURBING ADJACENT TO THE
BUILDING AS A CONDITION FOR THE CUP FOR LEONARD HABERMAN AND
DEAN RASMUSSEN. COMMISSIONER BOGART MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT
MINUTES WITH THE CORRECTION. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
CARLSON. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
COMMISSIONER DRAGSTEN MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES
OF THE SPECIAL MEETING APRIL 22, 1996. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
BOGART. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Vnnaiderainn of adding i e a to he agenda,
Jeff ONeill, Assistant Administrator, requested to continue a public hearing to
vacate the easement and eliminate lot between Lots 3 and 4, Block 3, Plaza Partners
at the City Council meeting on May 13. This items was published in the paper for
the Planning Commission meeting but City Council approval is sufficient.
COMMISSIONER BOGART MADE A MOTION TO CONTINUE THE REQUEST TO
VACATE THE UTILITY EASEMENT AND ELIMINATE LOT LINE BETWEEN LTOS 3
AND 4, BLOCK 3, PLAZA PARTNERS AT THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 13,
1996. SECONDED BY COMMISSION DRAGSTEN. MOTION PASSED
UNANIMOULSY.
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4. Viti7pns corompn1a
There were no citizens comments.
Steve Grittman, City Planner, reported that Investors Together, Inc. had submitted
plans to construct a 1,362 square foot "Express Lube" facility upon a 16,800 sq. R.
parcel of land located north of County Road 76 and west of County Road 118. In the
long term, the applicant plane to construct a 1,170 square foot building addition
which would accommodate minor automobile repair activities. The property is
zoned PZM which is performance zone mixed. To accommodate the proposed
"Express Lube' facility an amendment to the PZM District provisions is necessary.
Specifically, the establishment of 'automobile maintenance facilities" as a
conditional use in the district has been proposed. The city should make a
determination as to the acceptability of such use within the PZM District. According
to the Ordinance, the purpose of the PZM District is to provide a land use transition
between high density residential land uses, as well as the intermixing of each such
land use. In some respects, an automobile maintenance facility is considered
comparable in intensity to several existing conditional uses in the PZM District like
car washes, dry cleaning, and retail commercial activities. It is debatable whether a
clear distinction exists between an automobile maintenance facility and minor
automobile repair facility.
Grittman added that the comprehensive plan relates to reducing the traffic volumes
on Broadway but this site could be changed to a B•3 location.
Jeb' O'Neill, Assistant Administrator, inquired if Grittman would recommend the
entire PZM area be changed to B•3 instead of adding 'Express Lube Facility" to the
PZM zone?
Grittman replied that if the zone was changed it would provide more guidance than
in a PZM area.
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Chairman Frio opened the public hearing.
There were no comments.
Chairman Frie closed the public hearing.
Chairman Frie stated that he considered PZM zone sensitive areas and could not
see rezoning this to a B-3 zone.
The commissioners discussed what services would be allowed in a minor auto repair
facility like changing wiper blades, hoses, glass repair, checking the oil and grease,
ect. The question was considered if the applicant would request to increase the
types of repairs in PZM zone as the competition in B-3 zones increased.
Ken Schwarze, Investors Together, stated they would not want to rezone the
property. They would be willing to drop the request for minor auto repair if the
Planning Commission did not agree with this use in a PZM zone.
Dean Hoglund, Investors Together, added the impact on the traffic would be about
40 cars a day at the tube facility compared to 300 cars on a busy day at the car wash.
There will not be cars parked for long periods of time.
The Commissioners discussed what storage area would be needed. It was not
indicated on the site plan if there would be outside storage.
Commissioner Dragsten added that a lube would go with a car wash but future
demands for services will increase the repairs being done. The whole area should be
rezoned to a B-3 zoning.
Commissioner Carlson added that the PZM zone is for a reason and he did not agree
with this area being zoned B-3. The quick lube would work in this area because the
key to the facility is serve people while you wait.
The Commissioners discussed the parking lot.
Ken Schwarze stated that the curb cut between the car wash and Total Mart would
be closed offend the driveway narrowed to 24 feet. This will make it less desirable
to cut across the parking lot as many people are doing now.
Dan Mielke, approved applicant for quick lube, stated his quick lube facility was
recently approved in a B-3 zone. He inquired as to what services the applicant could
have and not have, who would monitor the business, and did the same lot size
requirements have to be met?
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O'Neill replied the Mielkes are in a B-3 zone. They met the requirements in this
zone and if only an oil lube facility is built a smaller lot requirement would work.
They do have latitude to do much more on this site because of the B-3 zoning.
Competitively they have full flexibility.
Mielke added, in his opinion, there is a real difference between minor auto repair
and a oil lube facility.
COMMISSIONER CARLSON MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE AN OIL LUBE
FACILITY IN A PZM ZONE BASED ON THE FINDING THAT AN OIL LUBE
FACILITY WITH CONDITIONS IS CONSISTENT WITH THE CHARACTER AND
NATURE OF THE PURPOSE IN A PZM ZONE: SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER DRAGSTEN. BOGART AND MARTIE - APPROVED. FRIE -
DENIED.
COMMISSIONER CARLSON MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE A CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT FOR AN AUTOMOBILE MAINTENANCE FACILITY IN A PZM
ZONE, BASED ON THE FINDINGS THAT AN EXPRESS LUBE FACILITY AT
THIS LOCATION IS CONSISTENT WITH THE CHARACTER OF THE AREA AND
INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1. THE CITY APPROVE THE REQUESTED PZM AMENDMENT TO
ACCOMMODATE AUTOMOBILE MAINTENANCE FACILITIES.
2. THE SITE PLAN IS REVISED TO MEET APPLICABLE SETBACK
REQUIREMENTS (BUFFER YARD).
3. USE OF THE FACILITY IS LIMITED TO AUTOMOBILE/LIGHT TRUCK
OIL CHANGES.
4. THE APPLICANT DEMONSTRATES COMPLIANCE WITH CITY
BUILDING HEIGHT AND BUILDING MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS
THROUGH THE SUBMISSION OF BUILDING ELEVATIONS.
6. THE SITE PLAN IS REVISED TO ILLUSTRATE A TOTAL OF SIX OFF-
STREET PARKING STALLS.
6. ONE HANDICAP PARKING STALL IS PROVIDED IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE STATE AMERICAN DISABILITY ACT REQUIREMENTS.
7. ALL OFF-STREET PARKING AREAS ARE PROVIDED A SIX INCH NON -
SURMOUNTABLE CONCRETE CURB.
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THE PROPOSED 36 FOOT CURB CUT IS SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY
THE WRIGHT COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT AND CITY
ENGINEER. (SEE AMENDED MOTION BELOW)
THE SITE PLAN IS MODIFIED TO ILLUSTRATE AN OFF-STREET
LOADING SPACE.
10. A LANDSCAPE PLAN IS SUBMITTED AND APPROVED WHICH
IDENTIFIES THE TYPE, LOCATION, AND SIZE OF ALL SITE
PLANTINGS. SUCH PLAN SHALL ALSO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE
WITH APPLICABLE BUFFER YARD REQUIREMENTS.
11. ALL LIGHTING USED TO ILLUMINATE OFF-STREET PARKING BE
HOODED AND DIRECTED TO DEFLECT LIGHT AWAY FROM
ADJACENT PROPERTIES AND PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAYS.
12. ALL CITY SIGN REQUIREMENTS ARE SATISFACTORILY MET.
13. ALL GRADING AND DRAINAGE PLAN IS SUBMITTED SUBJECT TO
REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE CITY ENGINEER.
14. INTERMITTENT SOUNDS PRODUCED BY THE OIL CHANGE
OPERATIONS ARE NOT AUDIBLE TO ADJACENT PROPERTIES.
15. ALL EXTERIOR TRASH HANDLING FACILITIES ARE SCREENED FROM
VIEW OF ADJACENT PROPERTIES AND PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAYS.
COMMISSIONER DRAGSTEN SECONDED THE MOTION. BOGART,
MARTIE-APPROVED. FRIE-DENIED. MOTION PASSED.
COMMISSIONER CARLSON AMENDED CONDITION #8 TO 24 FOOT CURB
CUT IN PLACE OF 36 FOOT CURB CUT. SECONDED BY COMMISSION
MARTIE. AMENDMENT PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
CHAIRMAN FRIE MADE A MOTION TO DENY THE REQUEST FOR A ZONING
DISTRICT AMENDMENT FOR MINOR AUTOMOBILE REPAIR BASED ON THE
FINDINGS THAT MINOR AUTOMOBILE REPAIR FACILITIES ARE
INAPPROPRIATE WITHIN THE PZM DISTRICT. SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER BOGART. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
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Steve Grittman, City Planner, reported, Mr. Ronald Ruff has submitted a request
which would propose a reduction in the minimum single family lot size for the R-2
Zoning District from 12,000 to 10,000 square feet. The R-2 District permits both
single family and two family homes, currently both on 12,000 square foot lots. This
amendment would affect only the lot size for single family. In the R-2 Districts in
the original town plat to which the Rub' property adjoins most of the lots are 66 feet
by 165 feet and area of 10,890. It would be reasonable to consider a reduction in
minimum lot area to avoid the problems created by non -conformities to a zoning
standard which was designed for newly platted lands.
The applicant's total property area consists of about 21,412 sq. ft., if the R-2
standard were reduced to 10,890 he would be about 370 sq. ft. short of the area
needed to create two conforming lots.
Another issue the application raises is the zoning of the subject property, and the
surrounding land. The R-2 zoning designation ends at the Railroad to the north of
the Ruff property, which is zoned PZM. As a result, a zoning issue would arise
under the PZM District in which the City would have to determine the appropriate
single family lot size standard to apply. The PZM District language does not lista
not specific lot sizes, deferring to the district in which the use is permitted to define
lot area. Since a single family use would infer either at a 12,000 sq foot standard or
less under a revised R-2 District, a conflict could arise. One possible resolution of
this issue, presuming a lot size change is approved, would be to rezone this land
(and perhaps adjacent lands in similar circumstances)to the R-2 District.
Finally at issue is the appropriate lot size to consider, if it were to be reduced from
the current 12,000 sq. ft. minimum. Original plat lots consist of 10,880 sq. ft. Mr.
Ruff would need a lot size of 10,700 to permit two lots on his current property, and
has requested a standard of 10,000 sq. ft. It was suggested to do something lose
than the 10,890 threshold. It is not uncommon to find survey errors in old plat
layouts which shave a few tenths of a foot of the stated dimensions. A lot that is
10,000 sq. ft is not unreasonable. This standard would permit some flexibility in the
use of previously platted land, but would not permit wholesale resubdivison
resulting in a sudden increase in density.
Chairman Frie opened the public hearing.
Ron Ruff, land owner, stated that when 6th Street was constructed a portion of his
property is on the other side of 6th street, so he lost a small piece at that time.
Laura Rohland, neighbor to site, showed the planning commission her lot
dimensions and inquired how this would effect her property. The Planning
Commission explained what was being requested.
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Chairman Frie closed the public hearing.
The commission discussed the impact on lot size for duplexes. Grittman informed
the commission the lot size would not change for duplexes only single family. The
commissioners also discussed the past requests for substandard lot sizes which had
been denied. Grittman answered that in a PZM district R1, R2, or R3 can be used.
O'Neill added this is close to the older part of town and could be appropriate in parts
of this area.
COMMISSIONER MARTIE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE ZONING TEXT
AMENDMENT TO REDUCE MINIMUM LOT SIZES FOR SINGLE FAMILY USES
ONLY IN THE R-2 DISTRICT FROM 12,000 SQUARE FEET TO 10,000 SQUARE
FEET BASED ON THE FINDING THAT DEVELOPMENT OF 10,000 SQ. FT.
LOTS FOR SINGLE FAMILY USE RESULTS IN A DENSITY THAT IS
CONSISTENT WITH THE PURPOSE OF THE R-2 ZONE. SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER DRAGSTEN. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
('onaiderarion of a_llnvdnga simples +bdivipion Appli an -. Ron flff.
COMMISSIONER MARTIE APPROVED THE APPLICANTS REQUEST OF A
SIMPLE SUBDIVISION OF THE LAND UNDER THE NEW STANDARDS.
SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER CARLSON. MOTION PASSED
UNANIMOUSLY.
O'Neill requested the Planning Commission to call a public hearing for the
consideration of rezoning a PZM area to R2, this would be from the section East of
Elm Street to Vine Street, between 5th and 6th Street,
COMMISSION MARTIE MADE A MOTION TO CALL FOR A PUBLIC HEARING
TO CONSIDER REZONING A PORTION OF THE PZM AREA TO R2. THE AREA
IS EAST OF ELM STREET TO VINE STREET, BETWEEN 5TH AND 6TH
STREET.
Jeff O'Neill, Assistant Administrator, reported Vic Hellman is requesting permission
to realign property boundaries for two existing lots at the corner of Broadway and
Elm Street. Lots d and 5, Block 45, under the current alignment face Broadway.
Heilman's requests that the interior lot line be modified so the front yards face Elm
Street. The City had allowed this in the past and for safety sake, it makes sense to
make Elm Street the street access point.
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Chairman Frie opened the public hearing.
COMMISSIONER BOGART MADE A MOTION T'0 APPROVE THE SIMPLE
SUBDIVISION REQUESTED BY VIC HELLMAN. SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER CARLSON. Motion passed unanimously.
Jeff O'Neill, Assistant Administrator, reported that this requests stems from a
request by Ron Michalis to move an existing detached garage (accessory structure)
from its existing location to a new location on his property. Michaelis plans on
moving the structure to a position within proper setbacks. Michaelis does not have
an attached garage along with the detached garage. The problem is that Michaelis
also has a small 8: 12 storage shed on the property. According to code, it is not
lawful to have more than one 'accessory structure' on your property. Therefore,
technically, Michaelia should be required to remove the smaller accessory structure
in conjunction with moving the garage. Michaelis wishes to keep the storage
building.
Many cities do allow a second accessory building as long as it is smaller than 12-0
sq. ft. even thought the ordinance states that only one accessory building is allowed.
This is because structures that are less than 120 sq. ft. in size are not covered by the
building code and are, therefore, not considered to be structures. Structures less
than 120 sq. ft are consider to be personal property, However, most cities do limit
the number of small sheds to a single shed in addition to the main accessory
structure.
COMMISSIONER DRAGSTEN MADE A MOTION TO CALL FOR A PUBLIC
HEARING TO ALLOW A SINGLE STORAGE SHED IN ADDITION TO AN
ACCESSORY STRUCTURE IF THE SIZE OF THE SHED IS LESS THAN 120
SQUARE SQ. FT. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER MARTIE. MOTION PASSED
UNANIMOUSLY.
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Jeff O'Neill, Assistant Administrator, reported the Monticello Orderly Annexation
Board (MOAA) reviewed the plan at their regular meeting on April 3. The MOAA
was generally very supportive of the plan.
The commissioners discussed the MOAA suggestions and agreed the comments were
important but were already in the intent of the plan so no written changes were
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The commissioners discussed the MOAA suggestions and agreed the comments were
important but were already in the intent of the plan so no written changes were
made.
COMMISSIONER DRAGSTEN MADE A MOTION TO SUBMIT THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO THE CITY COUNCIL. SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER MARTIE. Motion passed unanimm+aly.
13. Co sidaration ofPiatablijahing a date to Aiscuitok eom=henaiye elan img le*nentation
Stam
The Commissioners discussed establishing a date and an agenda for a workshop. A
joint meeting date should also be scheduled after the City Council officially approves
the comprehensive plan.
Chairman Frie reported to the commission that the MCP was working closely with
Michael Schroeder, Hoisington Koegler, and he would keep the Commissioners
informed.
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COMMISSIONER BOGART MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING.
SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER DRAGSTEN.
Respectfully submitted,
Wanda Kraemer
Development Services Technician
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DcaquTES
SPECIAL MMnING - MONTICELLD PLANNIIVG COMMISSION
Wednesday, May 88.1998 - SM p.m.
Members Present: Dick Frie, Rod Dragaten, Richard Carlson, Jon Bogart, Richard
Martie
Members Absent: None
A special meeting of the Planning Commission was held for the purpose of
discussing a commission representative to the Monticello Community Partnere
(MCP) Board of Directors. Dick Fria resigned Erom the MCP Board effective
immediately due to personal reasons.
A motion was made by Jon Bogart and seconded by Dick Martie to wait until the
June 4 Planning Commission meeting for the members to consider a position on the
MCP Board. One alternative discussed was to possibly place on a rotating basis a
representative independent of the Planning Commission. Motion carried
unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
Rod Dragsten
Interim Secretary
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(J.O.)
The Montioello-Big Lake Community Hospital District requests approval of
the preliminary plat of the properties owned by the Hospital District, along
with the Mississippi Shores property. This is essentially a huge
housekeeping item that calls for replatting the existing properties, vacated
roadways, and easements into a new plat which more clearly describes the
parcels and utility easements. The existing plat under the various parcels
originated in 1886 when the original town was platted. Over the years, the
hospital, nursing home, garage, Mississippi Shores, clinic, and dental clinic
were all placed in locations that are well-suited for operation of the campus
but bear little relationship to the underlying lot descriptions on which they
are located. What has resulted over the years is a confusing array of legal
descriptions outlining odd -shaped parcels and a number of confusing legal
descriptions outlining storm water, sanitary sewer, and water easements, etc.
The proposed plat consolidates all of the existing parcel and easement data
into a streamlined document that could be easily read and interpreted. The
main goal for City staff at this time is to make sure that all of the necessary
easements required for city utilities are placed on the final plat and that the
new lot lines created replicate the original legal descriptions.
You may recall that there has been some discussion of vacating Hart
Boulevard and dedicating it to the Hospital District so that the District can
use this area for expansion of their parking. The intent was to complete this
parking lot redesign at such time that Highway 76 is upgraded. As you can
see on the preliminary plat, Hart Boulevard and the existing parking area
across fi om the hospital is not included in the preliminary plat. It is
expected that this area will be platted at such time that the parking lot is
redesigned.
B. ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS:
Motion to approve the preliminary plat of the proposed Monticello -Big
Lake Community Hospital District Campus. Approval is contingent on
the following conditions:
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1. Utility easements along lot perimeters must be provided as
required by code. This means that lot lines along the perimeter
of the plat must be bordered by a 12 -ft utility easement; interior
lot lines must be bordered by 6 -ft easements on both sides. Also,
the final plat must incorporate any additional easements found
necessary by the City Engineer and public works department.
2. Final plat approval is contingent on vacation of city right-of-way
where necessary.
2. Motion to deny approval of the preliminary plat of the Monticello -Big
Lake Community Hospital District Campus.
C. STAFF RECClI®IENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat. We've had a pretty good
look at the plat and found that recorded easements appear to be in place. We
will be taking a final look at the plat prior to final plat development to make ,
doubly sure that all necessary easements are on the plat.
D_ SU1PPORTUNC DATA
Copy of preliminary plat.
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Please review the attached report from Steve Grittman.
MAY -31-1996 1107 NX 612 595 9837 P.02i10
FA�CNorthwest Associated Consultants. Inc.
COMMUNITY PLANNING - DESIGN - MARKET RESEARCH
PLANNING REPORT
T0:
Monticello Mayor and City Council
Monticello Plan n.Ing Commission
FROM:
Bob IGrwie/Stephen Grinner►
DATE:
31 May 1996
RE:
Monticello - Miallm CUP Amendment
FILE NO:
191.07-96.05
(BACKGROUND
Dan and Linda tl kWw have rued an amermh ed to the previcuay approved
corational use permft (EzemAube ale Service facility) to etlow the addition of a
mu hanical ear wash component The aka in question Is located south of Oakwood Drive
and east of Highway 25 and is zoned 8.3, Highway Business, The 8-3 Dlstrtd lists car
washes as a Conditional use.
Attached for reference:
Exhibit A - Site Location
Exhibit B - Sfte Plan
Exhibit C - Design Alternative
ISSUES ANALYSIS
IProjeot History. Several monttu ago, the City approved a conditional use permit to
asteblish en a pi" lube %duty upon the vAjact property. Since that time, the
deralopmwd plans have dhe»ped such that a medhenleal Car wash , :, , has been
proposed. Because the Introdualon of such use subfttislly dtangos the previously
approved dovalopment plan, the prooesafrhg of a conditional use permit amerhdmert is
wry.
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MAY -31-1996 1107 NAC 612 595 9837 P.03i10
CUP Review Criteria. The purpose of the required conditional use permit process is to
enable the City Council to assign dimensions to a proposed use after consideration of
adjacent uses. The process provides the City of Monticello a reasonable degree of
discretion in determining the suitability of certain designated use upon the general
welfare, public health, and safety of its citizens.
Procedurally, the Planning Commission and City Council must consider the possible
adverse effer, s of the proposed conditional use. Its judgement must be be upon, but
not limited to, the following factors:
Relationship to Municipal Comprehensive Plan
The geographical area involved.
Whether such use will tend to or actually depreciate the ares in which it is
proposed.
The character of the surrounding area.
The demonstrated need for such use.
While certain concerns exW in regard to site fimctioning, it is believed that through proper
site design, the proposed use can compatibly exist upon the subject property.
Service Road. As shown on the submitted site pian, the three automobile service bays
and car wash are to eodt onto the Highway 25 service road. While the service road Is
acknowledged to lie within privately owned property, It does in fact function as a public
roadway. In this regard, it Is believed various perbrmance standards which relate to
public street rightaof-way should be considered applicable (i.e., curb cut requirements).
Of particular concern with the proposed site design Is the proximity of the service bay/car
wash exit doors to the service road and the proposed ctxb cut width (85 feet). Such
condition raises the following ems:
The proposed 65 foot curb cut width is approximately 40 feet greater than that
which would be allowed it the site were to access to a'public' service road. The
proposed sub cut condition Is less than Ideal in terms of safety and the efficient
movement of traffic,
it is likely that water from the car wash component will accumulate on the servleo
road. Such condition is not desirable.
An IS toot driveway wdste between the principal ahucbzo and the service road sub
line. Such limited driveway length may result In vehicle encroachment in the
service road.
MAY -31-19% 11:07 f iC 612 595 9637 P.04/10
4. Traffic visibility concerns may exist for multiple vehicles wishing to access the
service road sanultanecusly.
To address the aforwmMioned erns, consideration should be phren to shifting or
repositioning the building in a mailer similar to that illustrated upon attached Exhibit C.
Setbacks. As shown below, the proposed structure masts all appy B-3 District
setback requirements.
OR.Street PaMng.
Pml* Supply. As calallbelow. the proposed use is required to provide nine
oM-street perking stall.
Required
U, Ratio some
Automobile Maintenance Two spaces plus two 6
Fatality (3 MMoe bays) spaces per service bay
Car Wash* One space for each 1
employee an madmum
shift
TOTAL 8
Stackft space not applicable to off-street parking supply mquir note.
NOTE: One full time emploryee for car wash assumed.
With an off-streat parWng supply of ten spaces, applicable off4treet parking
requirements have been met
DIMnalomal Re*drements. All proposed par" stalls and drive aisles have
been found to meet or a COM minimum Ordinance mqulremmite.
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Required PropaOd
Front Yard
30 feet 4e bet
Side Yard
10 feet 1 o bet
Rear Vere
30 teat e3 bet
OR.Street PaMng.
Pml* Supply. As calallbelow. the proposed use is required to provide nine
oM-street perking stall.
Required
U, Ratio some
Automobile Maintenance Two spaces plus two 6
Fatality (3 MMoe bays) spaces per service bay
Car Wash* One space for each 1
employee an madmum
shift
TOTAL 8
Stackft space not applicable to off-street parking supply mquir note.
NOTE: One full time emploryee for car wash assumed.
With an off-streat parWng supply of ten spaces, applicable off4treet parking
requirements have been met
DIMnalomal Re*drements. All proposed par" stalls and drive aisles have
been found to meet or a COM minimum Ordinance mqulremmite.
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Handleap Stalls. In accordance with Arimican Disability Act requirements one
oft -street handicap parking stall has been provided upon the subject site.
Curbing. In with Zoning Ordinance requirements, all off -WW parking
mew must be provided a sic Incl non -surmountable concrete curb.
Crab CuL As shown on the submitted site pian, the subpd property is to be
accessed via the Highway 25 service road Specifically, a 65 foot wide curb art has
been proposed. According to the Ordinance, atrb cut widths within commercial
zoning districts may not exceed 24 feet unless approved by the City Engineer and
Zoning Administrator.
VVtdle it is a*wwWged that the service road lies within private property, the fest
that the service road functions as a'publie street in this case makes the City curb
cut standards valid. To address this issue, consideration should be given to
reducing the sub cut width to comply with City standards. This issue should be
subject to further comment by the City Engineer. The proposed repositioning of the
building would accomplish this objective.
Surfacing. In accordance with Ordinance requirements, the proposed off-street
perking area is to be aurkmed in a bituminous material.
Loading. The Zoning Ordinance does not provide a specific off-street loading
requirements for uses such as that being proposed. As a condition of CUP approval,
however, a specific off-street loading space should be designated upon the submitted site
plan.
Ligating. tt has not been hndicated whether any eoftior lighting Is to be provided anode.
Any lighting used to Muminate off-street parking or ouW= storage area must be hooded
and directed to deflect light away from adjacent properties and public rights -o/ -way.
Signage. As a condition of CUP approval, all applicable City sign requirements nwst be
satisfied.
Grading and Drainage. As a condition of CUP approval, a grading and drainage plan
must be subrnftd. Such plan will be subject to review and approval by the City Engineer.
Trash. In accordance with Ordinance requirement, all trash handling equipment Is to be
stored whhtn a concrete block enclosure and screened from view of nelghboring
properties.
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Design Alternative- To address the concerns cited in this report and aid in the
development of an Improved site design, a design alternative has been prepared (attached
as F.)Qdbit C). Such alternative is intended simply as a reference tool which demonstrates
a possible means to resolve various site circulation/service road access concerns.
City Action. The applicants have requested a conditional use pemrt amendment to allow
the addition of a tsar wash component to a previously, approved automobile service facility.
DECWON - CONDITIONAL USE PERMfT AMENDMENT FOR A CAR WASH
Alt rnative A - Conditional Use PentUt f v— i. Approval (with Conditions)
This alternative would allow the establishment of a car wash facility in corWffction with the
previously, approved automobile service center. We :,w J approval of the requested
conditional use permit arnardrnent subject to the following findings and conditions:
Alternative A Fhuflf s
I . The proposed project Is consistent with the spirit and Intent of the Monticello
Cornpretwnsive Plan goals and pWdes and in keeping with the intent of the Zoning
Ordinance.
2. The proposed project is consistent with the purpose of the perfomnance standards
of the Zoning Ordinance.
3. The proposed project will not have any adverse impacts as outlined in the
conditional use pwftt section of the Zoning Ordinance.
4. The proposed project shall provide adequate parking and loading as outlined
heroin.
S. Tho proposed projew shall not Impose any undue burden upon public facilities and
services.
6. The proposed project is designed in arch a manner to torn a desirable and unified
environment within Its boundaries which will not be detrimental to future land uses
In surrounding areas Architecture and ske treatments shall be corrtpetible with
adjacant structures and site plans and $hall request the privacy of nelgl6mb.g
businesses.
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Alternative A Conditions
1. Consideration is given to reconfiguring the site's principal structure in a manu�er
substantially similar to to illustrated upon Exitibit C.
2. The City Engineer provide comment and recommendation In regard to the
acceptability of the proposed 65 foot wide sub cut
3. An off-street loading ape oe Is provided and specifically identified upon the
submitted site plan.
4. Any lighting (new or existing) used to iltundnate the off-street partcing area be
hooded and directed to deflect light away from ataoent properties and public
rightsof-ray.
S. Any new signage erected upon the subject site comply with applicable City sign
regulatians.
S. The Cly Englhaer provide wnunIN and remmandation In regard to gra&V and
drainage Issues.
Alternafte 8 - Conditional Uso Pe"Wt Antendmont Denial
A second aRamative evahleble to the City would be to deny the requested conditional use
permit amwonant a the City dhooses to deny the request such action should be based
upon the following findings:
Alternative B RndhW
1. The proposed use Is not corulxient with the soft and Intent of the MonbcaM
Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance.
2. The proposed use is Idnely to have an adverse MVW upon surrounding properties.
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C CON NU NIT• PLANNING - DESIGN - 1AAAKET RLd19Aft CH
PLANNING REPORT
TO: Mondoello Mayor and City Council
FROM: Bob IUrtNaI>>tephen Grbnan
DATE; 31 May I S%
RE: Mordoello -Total Mart CUP Amendment
FILE NO: 191.07-96.06
BACKGROUND
Me. Sandra Johnson end W. Marlin Beeler have requested a conditlonal use permit
amenctmeM to establish a coffee elhapldelicatessen (with a ciftetrough component)
within a portion dt he eodabb Total Mat oonvenienoe gee facility located north of Highway
75 and west of County Road 118. Such apace was previoualy ocapled by a bait shop.
The subject properly Is zoned PZM, Petormenoe Zoned Mboad which lista delicatessana
and gas d etton/convenieneo stores as conditional uses.
Attached for reference:
Exhibit A - Site LOaatlon
Exhibit B • Site Plan
Etftit C - Floor Plan
ISSUES ANALYM
Use Oetemlln OwL As mentioned previous*, the applicants are MMaing to locate a
ooffae shopkIialloftsm within an Qd&Q Tote) Ment convenience ge faclltty. While the
applicable PZN toning dasignsUm lisle dellcatMens as C>ondiUonal IAsa, MO -dthre•
through vvlr>d*W Component of the Is. however, not Wdflealy mflammed
as an allowable use. The PZM District allows only B-1 and W2 District psnNtted used
The Cip/s 04, Hommy Bushoss Oidtrict (not aWlcdsle) spedricelly accommodates uses
with driva4voto window features. According to the Zoning OrWhhen=, uses not
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specifically listed within a zoning district shall be considered prohibited. it is the opinion
of our office that the term 'delicatessen' cermet be construed to automatically Include a
drive-through window component The allowance of such feature Is also corm -my to the
purpose of the PZM District which is to provide a transition between high density
residential uses and low intensity business land uses.
An alternative to the omission of the drive-through window is that the City could make a
determination that the delicatessen does not In fact constitute a convenience food
establishment. The Zoning Ordinance defines a convenience food establishment as:
An establishment which exclusively awes food In or on disposal or edible
containers in individual servings for consumption on or off the premises.
As part of the CUP consideration, a determination should be made by the City as to
wenn eet}her the °delicatessen• qualifies as a'convenience food establishment'. H a positive
determination is made, removal of the drive-through window will be necessary.
CUP Review Cdbwh . The purpose of the conditional use permit process Is to enable the
City Council to assign dimensions to a proposed use after consideration of adjacent land
uses and their functions. In this regard, the City of Monticello Is provided a reasonable
degree of discretion in determining the suitability of eeRein designated uses upon the
general welfare, public heatth and safety of Its citizens.
Procedurally, the Planning Commission and City Council must consider the possible
adverse effects of the proposed oonditional use. its judgement shall be based upon, but
not limited to, the following factors:
Relationship to the Municipal Comprehensive Plan.
The geographical area involved.
Whether such use will tend to or actually depreciate tho area in which it is
proposed.
The character of the surrounding area.
The demonstrated need for such use.
While the physical limits of the &We principal building will not chime as a result of the
proposed use, such activity may result In an Uwaass In alto activity through increased
perking generation. The proposed use is rhos, however, expected to greatly atter the
Character of the use. In this regard, it is believed that the coffee ahop/delir:ateseen can
compatibly exist upon the subject property, provided all applicable performance stendsrds
aro met.
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Drive -Through Vtltndow. If the CRY determines that Ute proposed delicatessen doss not
constitute a convenience food establishment, Ute drive-through window compm tent may
be retained. In terms of design and crmAefion, some concerns do, however, edst with the
drive-through window. As aurenty proposed. only three stacking spaces are provided.
(Ad Orval vehMes would block Interior site traffic.) If allowed, the drive4mg1h window
and site circulation pattern should be revised so that not less than six stacking spaces are
provided in a manner which does not dianrpt site circulation.
W45treet Parking.
Parkdng Supply. As calculated below, the proposed use (including the
convenience store) is required to provide 30 oft -street parking stalls.
Use
Convenience Store
Ratio
1 space per 200 SF
Requited
Boom
14.2
3,152 SF X.9 (2,837 SF)
of floor area
Dining Area
1 space per 40 SF
9.5
422 SF X.9 (380 SF)
of floor area
Kitchen
1 space per 80 SF
5.8
497 SF X.9 (447 SF)
of floor area
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NOTE: Pump island spaces do not qualify as off-street parking epeces.
With an off-street perking supply of 31 stalls, applicable oif4treet paring
requirement have been met.
01nonsional Rocluke nbrns. Nssumtng the proposed 'drive throkgh' tans is to
be ornllted, all proposed parking stalls and drive alsles have been found to meet or
exceed minimum Ordinance requMment.
Handicap Stalls. In aecorderm with American Disability Act roquirernents, two
off-sh+eet handicap parldmg stalls have been provided upon the sutoct site.
Mub ft In , m m m Ienoe with Zoning Ordinance requirements, all offitreat periling
areas must be provided a six Inch mon-sunnamtable concrete curb.
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Curb CuL As shown on the submitted site plan, the subject property is to be
accessed from the north and west. No changes to the existing curb cut conditions
are proposed.
Loading. According to the Zoning Ordinance, retail sales activities are regained to
provide an off-street loading space. As a condition of CUP approval, an off-street loading
R pace should be provided In with Ordinance reqUirements and Illustrated Upon
the alto pian.
Lighting. It has not been indicated whether any new exterior lighting is to be provided
an site. Any fighting used to Illuminate off-street parking must be hooded and directed to
deflect light away from adfawd properties and public fthts-0f-sway.
Signage. As a condition of CUP approval, the applicants should denuxutrate that all
signage on the subject site compiles with applicable City sign requirements.
Trash. While the submitted site plan identities two small sheds on the north side of the
principal building, the plan does not indicate whe&w they are used for the storage of
trash. If a trash receptacle Is to be stored outside the principal strueflne, surds storage
location should be illustrated upon the site plan. Additionally, such receptacle must be
screened from view of neighboring properties.
City Action. The applicants have submitted plans to establish a coffee shop/delicatessen
within a portion of the existing Total Mart convanienoe gas facility.
DECISION • CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT FOR A DELICATESSEN
Alum Mve A • Conditional Use PenTM AMOWMent Approval MM CorrdMNM)
This alternative would allow the establishment of a colics shopfdelicatessen within a
portion of the existing Told Mart oo mxdence gas fsoi*. We recommend approval of ft
requested conditional use permit aLMW to the fWkk tng findings and ooraWns.
Alternative A Flndings
1. The proposed pr*xg Is conslatent with the spirit and Intent of the Montloello
Compralwaive Plan goats and policies and in keeping with ft Mtat of the Zontng
Ordinance.
2. The propOaad praija i is Consistent with fha purpose of the,,- standards
of the Zoning Ordinance.
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3. The proposed project will not have any adverse impacts as outlined in the
oonditfwnal use permit section of the Zoning Ongnarne.
4. The proposed project shall provide adequate paMng and loading as outlined
herein.
5. The proposed project shell not Impose any undue burden upon public facilities and
services.
6. The proposed projed is designed In such a manner to form a desirable and unified
environ mend w" Its boundaries which will not be detrimental to future land uses
In swmmdmg areas. Architecture and site treaMer a shall be convetible with
adjacent structures and site plans and shell request the privacy of neighboring
businesses.
AttermAlve A CoslxBtto ns
1. The City madoe a do.;. J. ; . as to whether the propxoaed delkatessen constitute
a oonvenlence food estabilaltrrrerri'. a e posftW determination Is rade, the drive-
through wdr�shall be elim1ry ted. tf o negative detenninaUan is made, the ddve-
through wdndorr and site cWcAstion patterns shall be revised such that a minimum
of six a tang spaces are provided In a manner which does not disrupt site treflie
patterns.
2. An off4trad loading space Is provided and specifically identified upon the
submitted alto plan.
3. Any IV" (now or exieft) used to Qhuninste tdhe off-street par" area be
hooded and directed to deflect light away hom adjacent properties and public
rfp *"-w y
4. Any new aignapa erected upon the subject site comply with applicable City sign
regulatlons.
S. The sfte plan is revised to Illustrate exterior trash handling loca<forw. All trash
handling equipment shall be swooned ham view of adjacent properties.
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Alternative B - Conmtlonal Use Permit A nendmart Danlal
A second atDwative avaUft to the City would be to deny the requested conditional use
permit wmn&rant tf the City ficoses to deny the mWest, sumer action should be based
upon the fouowing findmps:
AlownaUve 8 FhuBnps
The proposed use Is not consistent with the q*ft and intent of the Monticello
C"et>amsive Pian and Zw&v Ordinance.
2 The proposed use is Daly to haus an adverse ImpW upon aaroundinp properties.
pa Jeff O'Neill
John Kmmm (via fax 920-2D83)
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PnhLie Hearing. n ai arwtion of n inw.rew wn+endment w i .h
wonld allow footing elevations to be placed at an elevation lase than
1 ft above the street elevation when positive drainage is achieved_
A=IicanL Willi whn Cnrneration (B.G.)
Please see the attached report from Steve Grittman.
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rNNorthwest Associated Consultants, Inc.
C COMM UNITY PLANNING - DESIGN - MARKET R952ANCH
MEMORANDUM
TO: Jeff O'NeIU
FROM: Bob Kmis/Stephen Grittrnan
DATE: 30 May 1898
RE: Monticello - Zoning Ordinance - FootiM Elevations
FILE NO: 191.06 -96.03
Attached plesfefinda dre to nerdnentto S;ecU 3-2.E cf the Zoning Ordinance relaling
to drainage plans_
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The dreg anlendrrwd viouild allow the ground elevation of all dwellings and corrintercial
and Industriel b"WhVe to exW leas Man 12 Inches above the ftnished street elevation.
Such allowance *mkI, however, be contingent upon dernonotration of positive dminege
and City EnglnewiBuilding Inspector approval.
If you have any gxledlons regarding Mie material, please advise.
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DRAFT - DRAFT - DRAFT
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 10 OF THE MONTICELLO CITY CODE, KNOWN AS
THE ZONING ORDINANCE, ADDRESSING DRAINAGE PLAN REQUIREMENTS.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTICELLO DOES HEREBY ORDAIN:
Section 1. Sec Um 3-2.E of the kiw t Wo Zoning Ordinance (DRAINAGE PLANS)
Is hereby emended to read as follows:
(E] DRAINAGE PLANS: In the case of all apartment, business, and industrial
developments, a minimum of 3 seta of drainage plans shall be submitted to
the City Engineer for review, and the final drainage plana shall be subject to
written approval.
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Except as otherwise appoved by the City Engineer ar&or Building Irygpaslor
and upon demonstration of positive drainage, all dwellings and commercial
and industrial buildings shall be constructed such that the ground elevation
at the building site will be a minimum of twelve (12) inches above finished
street elevation at the building access point. The exact elevation will be
deterrnlned by the 8 ,`4 t% tN
All garages and parking fecil shall be situated such that Owe will be
direct and positive drainage to the street access at finished grade elevation.
All elevations shall be established prior to of a building permit.
Occupancy Ghell not be granted until the bulkier cwdfios confammhce with
the grading plan for the lot
The developer shall have a registered land surveyor or enghreer certify that
the devslcpme d has bean rough graded to within tolerance limits according
to the grading plan.
Sectlon 2 This Ordinance shall became ~Iva immediately upon its passage
and publication.
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ADOPTED by the Monticello C9y Can dl this day of 1998.
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CITY OF MONTICELLO
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Northwest Associated Consultants, Inc.
C O N Y U N I T PLANNING - DESIGN . MARKET RESEARCH
MEMORANDUM
T0:
fib Plarnung Commission
id O'Neill
FROM:
Stephen Grubb
DATE:
May 30,19M
RE:
Mwdkxtb - Temporary Cudit Requhemerb
FILE NO:
191.06-96.05
Staff tae recently been confronted with a number of elluatlons in 0%ich the development
of a portion of a larger parcel has resulted in a request to be awAwd from the aabhp
requirements of the ZonbV Ordirom. Cunw*, the Zonirp Ordhanae makes the
f flowing mgkdemems of panting to for Commercial and h k abut properties:
• Qxdt nrow club beater sturounci ft antlre parkhg lot and dWWway
• Curb to bo 6 Inch rwmiurmourdeble corlcreta
These requirements may be awided In the fouowbq h9wices:
• Propm in the trldustrfel lisbids may pet permission from the Plermth Commission
and City Co ird for txltft around the paftV bf o* to be of a different desip.
• Properties h the b%%n W dstrku may get a CondNbnal Um Permit to vary cite desip
oftheirperking end driveway areae, bm*Aing as a pert d Ihie poom. a variation
for temporary hada ions. Otherwise. the CUP Is hterded to be a permanent
desigm
As a resuh, where property owners have wished to ocns5tict temporary improvements
pending a later permaro Installation, they have uses the CUP process. The
disadvantage of &* process Is that b is burdensomo " Or*-conssrn ft In the
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aflarrsellve. the burden may adualy disemm ge some of the requests, p ly readtIM
in more general compilwce However. aleft is requasttng an Ordinance change which
would allow a property owner to tempora* avoid the =a curb requitement, under
certain conditbna. with administrative approval only.
ALTERNATIVE A
Approval of the Zorwrg Ordinance Tend Amendment to perm@ temporary waiver of the
conaete cubing requtremerd for trdusirial props HesbyAdmirildragaPermIL
The Zoning Ordin m may be amended upon a flndtrg that the proposed 61 is
omsisterd wM the Comprehensive Plan. The Cir atfould make this finding as a part of
any approval dedsbn.
ALTERNAT W B
Derdaf d fhe Zmfhrg Ordh wm Ta d Amerdment to permit waiver of the oona ate cuftV
reWlrement for btdua riel properties by AdministraM Permit.
No specft fhdfng is neoessanr to deny the City's own however a suggested
finding waAd be that tfte offard OrdirWM Ionguage requW4 a ConclMortal Use Permlt
for such requests better protede the pLdit haaW ad*, and general welfare.
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City of Mandcloo Mbmmwa
ordblam
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 10. CHAPTER 3 OF THE MONIICELLO CITY
CODE. KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE. BY CREATING AN ADMINISTRATIVE
APPROVAL PROCESS FOR TEMPORARY CURBING INSTALLATIONS IN INDUSTRIAL
DLVMCIS.
The City Camil of ft City of MoMWb batt m tum-
SMW 1. Satin 3.5. Subd. [D] 9.(r) Li. is hweby amended M rod as MOW
ii. All off -Wo *WeMm and p AbS areas in the 1-1 ad I-2 dbuict
shall have a coofac ts. oonaae. ... , „ , .,.i, 'e curb beau.
Ibis MMMOM affil be modlfiod only by the STALL. AISLE.
AND DRIVEWAY DESIGN CONDITIONAL USE PEIRl4T as
d=MW is Secdm 3-5, Subd. (D] 9.(s), or. by a pamk ftm de
Zoning A,,,.', — for a pordou of the parking and driveway
ares *tkb rtteets the following oottdbioro:
The am b sbmn by adequaae site plain and fcmoaable
growth to be s*m m a forme em -Wo of the driveway
aa&or pmddog fres.
IU area b shown by a kam dmi=p plans to be able to
control dW=ge a ,...,.,,,,,. ' . I by me City I�ineer.
The F.egleeer may approve bbumioas cwbfsq ao a
mmpomrydrahmge aort>s+A mmm-
The area b shotvo by aft= Biro pbm to be able to
=wd aim naf6c and ckatlatioa a teoommmded by the
Cby E . IU Evaineer may ttppreve movable sub
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Please see the attached report from Steve Grittman.
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Northwest Associated Consultants, Inc.
COMMUNITY PLANNING - DEIIGN - MARKET REaEAACM
MEMORANDUM
TO: MonttoeW Plarming Commission
Jeff O'Neill
FROM: Stephen Grittrnen
DATE May 30. 1996
RE: Monticello - Storage Sheds and Accessory Building Requiremerns
FILE NO: 191.06 - 98.04
Recently, a property owner had A the City for a b dkWV permit to allow the
relocation of a detached garage butbtrtg cn hie property. Sten was required to advise the
applicant that dere to the a dsterm of a small storage shed in addklon to the detected
garage, a Cortddorel Use Permit was necessary prior to the issuance of a building permit
Puna.w t to dboAsi n st a recent Planning Commission meeting, staff has proposed the
Aft ' d Zor" Ordinance teed amendment which effectively excludes one storage shed
from the impositim of Corulborret Use Permit proced m The amerdmeM applies to one
data . bund m ecommory to a single family home, up to 120 square bet in floc area.
Such bAdkW do rat requite buildit pwnft hollrerer they aro &abject to all other zorM
and Cay Coda perbrnance standards The proposed Ordinance mercy axouae& the need
for a Cordtkmei Use Permit.
This Ordinance has been designed to appy only to thea storage &hods whirlare
aooessory to conformhtg abgb famly homes. The, for non4btgie family uses, or for
sbrgb family uses wflrch are noncadorlmbV due to mnhq dfaW4 setbedu4 or for Bane
other maw% this exrhWw waatd not appy, and all Zonhtg stergerda (kxb brg the reed
fora Conditional Use Perna fora second detached eooessory buadbrg) would be In foroe.
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ALTERNATIVE A
Approval of the ZonkV Ordlnenoe Tend Amanamwd to perma a sinal, I A I m d detached
accessary structure an cm ft., bV air4ie famty Iota without a Cando W Use Permit
The Zorinp Order may be mnended upon a finding that the proposed arna drnent is
consIstat with the C. , .:, ., ,it . Plem The City should make ft fbrdb ea a part of
"approval deasion
ALTERNATIVE B
Denial d the Zoning Ordnance Tad NmrWywd to permit a sinal, eeoor>d detached
accessary sbucbrre an sWgb family Wt&
No spade tt M la rocssary to decry the Ctlys own appBoation, however a a0ea1 1
finding waft be that a Umbdm on the number of -1 w l and aooeaaay atnrctures in
res ftntiel areas is rteoesean► to protect the public heats, ediety, and gemm weft
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 10, CHAPTER 3 OF THE MONTICEILO CITY
CODE. KNOWN AS THE TONING ORDINANCE, BY EXCLUDING ONE DETACH®
FrORAGE SHED PER SINGLE FAMILY HOME FROM CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
PROCESSING REQUIREMENT'S.
7be Cby Counefl of de City of Moatmello hereby ordabs:
Svcd=1. Sectbn 3-2, Sabd. IN S. b hereby a xWW to read a foBmL-
S. Each applicant for a bnildiog permit to cocur R any dwelling shall be
w*dred to provide oH-street pub% space for at Ina ate (1) automobile
per family to be homed, is addhba to mW garage space to be used.
Subject to tbn following esaeptims. ao permit dwU be owed for the
. ., , , , . � . , of mare than ate (1) private, detadrod aaoessary strucme for
each dwelih g. cmepC
a. By Candltiaaal Use Plrmit, or
b. For r 1 ft mI Wm& bmily dweUbW ate (1) detached aaoeum
suuewte of an mm than 120 square feet shall be permitted a a
second aooesaosy err P op whhan a Condhloaol Use Permh,
subject to aH adw applimble coda and standards.
Secdox 3. "b Osdhraum shall take dfbm ad be In fill fbroe tines and afar its passage and
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Brad Fyle, Mayor
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measurements of such area or width are within
seventy-five (75) percent of the requirements of
this ordinance.
4. Except in the case of planned unit development as
provided for in Chapter 20 of this ordinance, not
more than one (1) principal building shall be
located on a lot. The words "principal building"
shall be given their common, ordinary meaningj in
case of doubt or on any question or interpretation,
the decision of the Building Inspector shall be
final, subject to the right of appeal to the
Planning Commission and City Council.
5. on a -through lot (a lot fronting on two (2)
parallel streets), both street lines shall be fro -.It
lot lines of applying the yard and parking
regulations of this ordinance.
R•Z I0) ACCESSORY BUILDINGS, USES, AND EQUIPMM:
/ 1. An accessory building shall be considered an
integral part of the principal building if it is
connected to the principal building either directly
or by an enclosed passageway.
2. No accessory building shall be erected or located
within any required yard other than the rear yard.
1. Accessory buildings and garages shall not exceed
fifteen (15) feet in height and shall be ten (10)
feet or more from all side lot lines of adjoining
lots, five (5) feet or more from the rear lot line,
shall be ten (10) feet or more from any other
building or structure on the same lot, and shall
not be located within a utility easement.
4. No accessory building or garage shall occupy more
than twenty-five (25) percent of a rear yard, nor'
exceed one thousand (1,000) square feet of floor
area.
S. No- permit Shall be issued for the construction of
more than one (1) private accessory structure for
each dwelling. Each applicant for a building
permit to construct any dwellings shall be required
to provide off-street parking space for at least
one (1) automobile per. family to be housed in
addition to any garage apace to be used.
(7/22/91, 0211)
CURRENT ZONING ORDINANCE LANGUAGE
KONTICELW EONING ORDINANCE 1/5
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(H) All detached structures not requiring a building permit that do not
conform to the following requirements shall be deemed a public
nuisance.
1. All such detached structures shall be constructed of uniform
building grade material.
2. All sides, roof, and floor shall be securely fastened to the
interior frame of said detached structure.
3. All surfaces of such detached structures shall be stained,
sealed, or painted.
4. Exterior metal surfaces shall be treated with materials
designed to resist corrosion.
S. Structures that do not have slab floors shall have a rodent
barrier that extends 6 inches under the surface of the ground
along the perimeter of the outside wall of the structure.
6. All such detached structures shall be permanently anchored to
the ground.
7. Storage sheds erected after the adoption of the zoning
ordinance shall meet district setback requirements.
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8. Detached structures shall be erected in the side or rear yard
of any residence.
(7/10/89, #178)
(4/9/90, #185)
7-1-2: EXCEPTIONS: The provisions of this chapter do not apply to
the hauling or accumulation or spreading of manure for the
purposes of agriculture, nor to the natural and usual accumulation of
rubbish from one residence on the owner's own premises, provided the
public health ie not adversely affected thereby.
(11/23/61, #109)
7-1-31 PUBLIC NUISANCE:
(A) Ifsdemoanogg. Whoever commits any of the following acts is guilty
of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more then 8700 and by
Imprisonment in the county jail of not more than 90 dayei
1. Consumption of intoxicating liquor or non -Intoxicating liquor
In public or in other places prohibitod by law except as
provided by law.
2. Strewing, scattering, littering, throwing, or disposing of any
garbage or refuse onto any promises except into receptacles
provided for such purposes.
CITY CODE LANGUAGE
XONTICELLO CITY ORDINANCE TITLE VII/Chet I/Page 3
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Council Agenda - 6/4/96
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A. REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND:
Planning Commission is asked to review a current planning case involving a
request to build a two -car detached garage in the rear yard of a zero lot line
duplex lot. In addition, the Planning Commission is asked to review the
current regulations governing accessory structures and determine whether or
not to continue to allow relatively large accessory structures (up to 1,000 sq
ft) to be constructed in rear yard areas when an attached garage exists. The
application for a building permit that generated this agenda item was a
request for a detached two -car garage at 220 Marvin Elwood Road. As you
know, the Marvin Elwood Road area is an R-2 district. The duplex is on a
zero lot line and is situated on a lot that is less than 12,000 aq ft. We are
concerned that the ordinance did not intend to allow a 1,000 sq ft accessory
structure to be allowed on lots as small as 6,000 sq ft. By allowing this
structure to be erected as proposed, we would be continuing a precedent that
would enable other property owners with duplex -size lots to build similar
structures.
The closer we looked at the ordinance, the more we realized that perhaps
accessory structures are not intended to be allowed in either the R•1 or R-2
district when an attached garage is present. As you know from previous
agenda items, each residence is allowed one accessory structure. If you
review the language in the ordinance closely, you will note that it could be
construed that an attached garage could be construed as being an accessory
use/structure, which would, therefore, mean that the allocation for a single
accessory structure is used up by the presence of an attached garage. For
some time, City staff has interpreted the code quite differently in this regard.
We have allowed on a number of occasions construction of detached accessory
structures even though an attached garage is present. I took a quick
windshield survey of the community and found 16 examples of single family
residences that had both an attached garage and an accessory structure in
the rear yard that was large enough to hold at least one car. Of the 16
counted, there were probably 3 or 4 that were large enough to hold 2 care;
therefore, it appears that in the past our interpretation of the code has set a
precedent that could apply in this case.
Planning Commission is asked to discuss this issue and to determine how to
interpret the code as it applies to the R-1 and R-2 districts.
Council Agenda - 8/4/98
For your information, Steve Grittman has outlined various alternatives for
regulating accessory structures. No specific recommendation is being made
by City staff at this time. This is an open item for discussion and continued
research.
With regard to the Hook request, in order to force a review of this item at
Planning Commission and Council level, City staff formally denied the
building permit application based on an interpretation that the existing
attached garage represents the single accessory structure allowed per
property. We recognize that this interpretation is inconsistent with previous
interpretations of the code as it relates to accessory structures; however, due
to the fact that this particular structure was in an R-2 district and because it
may be that staff has been interpreting the regulations incorrectly over the
years, I felt that it would be wiser to deny the permit and then allow
Planning Commission and City Council to review staff action to deny and, if
Planning Commission and City Council desires, can act to override staff
denial and award the building permit.
Unfortunately for the applicant, the formal appeal of staff denial was not
been submitted in time to make the public hearing notice requirement for the
June meeting of the Planning Coaunission. Therefore, the formal appeal
must occur either at the regular meeting in July or a special meeting prior to
City Council scheduled for June 24. Therefore, any discussion relating to the
specifics of the Hook matter is for discussion purposes only. No formal action
can be taken on this particular planning case at this time.
B. AT.TRRNATfVP ACTIONS:
Motion to direct City staff to prepare ordinance amendments clarifying
regulations pertaining to accessory structures.
Under this alternative, the Planning Commission finds that the
existing language governing accessory structures is unclear and that
modifications need to be made to help direct City staff and the public
in this regard. Perhaps there is specific language or regulations that
the Planning Commission would like to not only clarity but add to the
present ordinance that more clearly reflects what the Planning
Commission would like to am happen with regard to accessory
structures, etc.
Motion to deny authorization for staff to prepare ordinance
amendments clarifying accessory structure regulations.
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Council Agenda - 6W96
Under this alternative, Planning Commission simply reviews the Dods
and informs City staff as to how to interpret the code for specific
situations. Perhaps Planning Commission is comfortable with how the
language is laid out in the code and simply needs to tell staff how to
interpret it.
Under this alternative, City staff would be reporting to City Coundl as
to the preferred interpretation of the code.
F.NDATION:
We have had five or six people review the code as it pertains to accessory
structures. Each seems to have a different interpretation. Some believe that
the code allows development of a detached accessory structure in addition to
a garage; others indicate that it's implied that an attached garage is an
accessory structure, therefore allowing a second garage in the rear yard
violates the requirement that only one acoessory structure is allowed. The
bottom line is, what's in the best interest of the R-1 and R-2 neighborhoods?
And what does the Planning Commission view as acceptable in terms of
accessory structures in rear yards when a garage on a home already exists?
Once you've determined what you believe is proper, then it would be our
recommendation that the ordinance be rewritten to better reflect your
wishes.
D. SUPPORTING DATA:
Excerpts finm the zoning code; Hoot site plan; Steve Grittman's report.
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measurements of such area or width are within
seventy-five (75) percent of the requirements of
this ordinance.
Except in the case of planned unit development as
provided for in Chapter 20 of this ordinance, not
more than one (1) principal building shall be
located on a lot. The words "principal building"
shall be given their common, ordinary meaning; in
case of doubt or on any question or interpretation,
the decision of the Building Inspector shall be
final, subject to the right of appeal to the
Planning Commission and City Council.
5. On a through lot (a lot fronting on two (2)
parallel streets), both street lines shall be front
lot lines of applying the yard and parking
regulations of this ordinance.
(D) ACCESSORY BUILDINGS, USES, AND EQUIPMENT:
1. An accessory building shall be considered an
/vintegral part of the principal building if It is
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I.A. or by an enclosed passageway.
tiaf /v, 2. No accessory building shall be erected or located
within any required yard other than the rear yard.
3. Accessory buildings and garages shall not exceed
fifteen (15) feet in height and shall be ten (10)
feet or more from all side lot lines of adjoining
lots, five (5) feet or more from the rear lot line,
shall be ten (10) feet or more from any other
building or structure on the same lot, and shall
not be located within a utility easement.
1. No accessory building or garage shall occupy more
than twenty-five (25) percent of a rear yard, nor
exceed one thousand (1,000) square feet of floor
area.
5.iso t shall pe isayedg fEr the c uJ1,1112n oL
more then one 1 it ivate ac lMcre {2r
Each p can or a uiidi ng
permit to construct any dwellings shall be required
to provide off-street parking space for at least
one (1) automobile per family to be housed in
addition to any garage space to be used.
(7/22/91, •211)
MONTICELLO ZONING ORDINANCE '/ 3/5
[FH] FLOOD PLAIN: The areas adjoining a watercourse which
have been or hereafter may be covered by the regional
flood.
[FI] FLOOD PROFILE: A graph or a longitudinal plot of water
surface elevations of a flood event along a reach of a
stream or river.
[FJ] FLOODWAY: The channel of the watercourse and those
portions of the adjoining flood plains which are
reasonably required to carry and discharge the regional
flood.
[FR] FLOOR AREA: The sum of the gross horizontal areas of
the several floors of the building or portion thereof
devoted to a particular use, including accessory storage
areas located within selling or working space such as
counters, racks, or closets, and any basement floor area
devoted to retalling activities, to the production of
processing goods, or to business or professional
offices. However, the floor area shall not include:
basement floor area other than area devoted to retailing
activities, the production or processing of goods, or to
business or professional of,ices. The floor area of a
residence shall be allowed to include thirty (30)
percent of the area of attached garages, not to exceed
96 square feet, and fifty (50) percent of enclosed
breezeways or porches, not to exceed 96 square feet (48
sq. ft. credit), but shall not include basement area,
unless the basement shall be determined to be a story as
defined herein.
(FL] FLOOR AREA - LIVABLE: The total of all floor areas of
a building, excluding equipment rooms, interior
vehicular parking or loading, and all floors below the
first or ground floor, except when used or intended to
be used for human habitation or service to the public.
(5/23/944, #251)
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(GA) GARAGE - PRIVATE: An accessory building or ecce
portion o tho Qrinciee) Py which is intended or
Gnu useu�o et are E e prive a passenger vehicles of the
family or families resident upon the premises and in
which no buelness servico or industry is conducted,
provided that not more than one-half (1/2) of the space
may be rented for the private vehicles of persons not
resident on the premises, except that all the space in
a garage of one (1) or two (2) car capacity may be so
1\ rented.
(GB) GARAGE - PUBLIC: A building or portion of a building,
except any heroin defined as a private garage or as
repair garage, used for the storage of motor vehicles or
where any such vehicles are kept for remuneration of
MONTICELLO ZONING ORDINANCE
CHAPTER 2
RULES AND DEFINITIONS
SECTION:
2-1: Rules
2-2: Definitions
2-1: RULES: The language set forth in the text of this ordinance
shall be interpreted in accordance with the following rules of
construction:
[A] The singular number includes the plural and the plural
the singular.
(B) The present tense includes the past and the future
tenses, and the future the present.
(C) The work "shall" is mandatory while the word "may" is
permissive.
(D] The masculine gender includes the feminine and neuter.
2-2: DEFINITIONS: The following words and terms, wherever they
occur in this ordinance, shall be interpreted as herein
defined:
(AA) ACCESSORY BUILDING OR USE: A subordinate building or
use which is located on the same lot on which the main
building or use is situated and which is reasonably
necessary and incidental to the conduct of the primary
use of such building or main use.
(AB] ADDRESS SIGN: A sign communicating street address only,
whether written or in numerical form.
(AC) ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT: A temporary permit granted by
the Zoning Administrator, after City staff approval,
without• a public hearing, granted to a specific
individual at a specific location, to address those
requests and proposals for specific uses that are not
allowed under the strict provisions of this ordinance,
but that present no apparent conflict with the intent of
this ordinance. An administrative permit may be renewed
indefinitely but cannot, under any circumstance, be
transferred to another person or location. An
administrative permit may be revoked upon ten (10) days'
written notice when and if the use evolves into a use
determined to be in violation of this ordinance.
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Jennis Hook
220 Marvin Elwood Rd.
Monticello. MN 55362
(612) 295-5866
City of Monticello
Jeff O'Neil
250 East Broadway
PO Box 1147
Monticello, MN 55362
Re: Lot 13. Block 1. The MeadowG Subdivision
Ocar Mr. O'Neil:
i ( am writing hi response to your latter I receivcd May 25, P?')o.
I would like to appeal your decision concerning the denial of n
building permit for an accessory building on Lot 13, Block 1.
I would like this matter to be brought up at the City Council
meeting on June 10, L990 ao please do put this on the agenda.
Thank you for takirvj the time to review my reque:;t.
Sincerely voura,dvz
Oenni3 Hook
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Northwest Associated Consultants, Inc.
COMMUNITV PLANNING • CE61GN . MARKET RESEARCH
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Jeff O'Neill
FROM:
Stq*mm Grttman
DATE:
May =1996
RE:
MGnUmb-Acceaeory Structures In R-2 DistriGs
FILE NO:
191.06
This memorandum sumnsizes the bores aEsodated with a request to construct a
detached accessory strucdlae on a zero lot Ilea tv W=e lot According to the Zordng
Ordinance, Private garages are permitted accessory uses In the R,2 DWIct where
AvbVwmes are permided prildpal uses. Accessory bufidbW are allowed subject to cartein
restrictlom. These include at Ilmaatbn Gn the total area of the garage or accessory
build (1.000 square feet), end a resbictim to no accessoryhMing will occupy more
OW 26% of the rear yard.
The cor=m wtddt th appBcetlon raises la whether a double garage (the size of building
which would W"be allowed under the anmrri repulstlm) ben ....1- use of Iand
I many twlnttome owners decided to take advantage of the Ordbwnce. Rear yards may
appowdummed and overbuilt I severe140 foot wide twrinitome lots were developed with
•large• accessory etrucam I the Cay fth that this sltueUOn would not likely be a
problem, no action would be necessary. On the odw hand. if Na city wishes to deter Oft
intensity of use. we have ssggested a few aRemetive In the following
paragraphs.
(1) Institute a muirnu m lot coverage requirement. For a minbnum brWlome lot (40
feet by 150 feet). a 1.200 sq u e foot unit and a typical double garage would
comprise about 28 peroent lot owwaga. Vft a 30 perm, maximum, a tool shed
sized buildl;V would be the only extra lot coo rage posslbla. With a 35 percent
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