Planning Commission Minutes 08-07-2018 (Special Meeting)MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING - MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL &
PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, August 7th, 2018 - 4:30 p.m.
Mississippi Room, Monticello Community Center
City Council Present: Mayor Brian Stumpf, Bill Fair, Charlotte Gabler, Lloyd Hilgart
City Council Absent: Jim Davidson
Commissioners Present: Brad Fyle, Marc Simpson, John Alstad, Katie Peterson
Commissioners Absent: Sam Murdoff
Staff Present: Angela Schumann, Steve Grittman (NAC), Jacob Thunander, Matt
Leonard, Ron Hackenmueller
Regular Agenda
A. Consideration of a report on the CCD Ordinance Amendment and Revision
Steve Grittman explained that the City adopted the Downtown Small Area Study
Plan in the previous year. The downtown plan created an alternative vision for the
downtown. In some areas this plan is conceptual, whereas in other areas is more
prescriptive including land use. The plan talks about implementation, with the
most common way to implement land use plans through zoning regulations. The
process would also be set if a developer would like to deviate from what the plans
envisioned.
To begin implementation of the plan, the City initiated a small group of
volunteers from the community including staff, property owners, and board
members. They began earlier in the year and discussed the function and purpose
of the character areas. Also, the difference between each of the character areas
and how to blend those areas was discussed. The small group understood the
value of meeting the objectives of the plan, but it was important that any
regulations be flexible. Grittman explained that a consensus by the small group
was not met and that it was important for the Planning Commission and City
Council to direct staff on implementation of the Small Area Study.
Staff were also looking for direction on parking requirements. Grittman explained
that a few people from the small group and business and property owners of
downtown had concerns with the supply of parking.
Discussion between the Planning Commission and City Council occurred.
A general consensus of the current parking standards in the downtown was agreed
upon with the encouragement of public parking enhancements, signage, and
wayfinding.
Discussion pursued regarding a process where developers could jointly meet with
city staff or city boards to discuss concept projects.
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A draft ordinance would be revised and a joint meeting between the Planning
Commission and City Council would occur again before any Public Hearings to
amend the zoning ordinance.
2. Adjournment
MARC SIMPSON MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 5:46 P.M. JOHN
ALSTAD SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED, 8-0.
Recorder: Jacob Thunander
Approved: October 2, 2018
Attest: 0 4N
Angela Schumann, munity Development Director
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