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Planning Commission Minutes 12-04-2018MINUTES REGULAR MEETING - MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, December 4th, 2018 - 6:00 p.m. Mississippi Room, Monticello Community Center Commissioners Present: Brad Fyle, Sam Murdoff, Marc Simpson, John Alstad, Katie Council Liaison Present: Staff Present: 1. General Business A. Call to Order Peterson Charlotte Gabler Steve Grittman (NAC), Ron Hackenmueller Brad Fyle called the Regular Meeting of the Monticello Planning Commission to order at 6 p.m. B. Consideration of approving minutes a. Joint Meeting Minutes — November 5, 2018 MARC SIMPSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE JOINT MEETING MINUTES — NOVEMBER 5, 2018. SAM MURDOFF SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED, 5-0. b. Regular Meeting Minutes — November 5, 2018 JOHN ALSTAD MOVED TO APPROVE THE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES — NOVEMBER 5, 2018. MARC SIMPSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED, 5-0. C. Citizen Comments None. D. Consideration of adding items to the agenda N/A. E. Consideration to approve agenda SAM MURDOFF MOVED TO APPROVE THE AGENDA. MARC SIMPSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED, 5-0. 2. Public Hearings A. Public Hearing - Consideration of a request for Map Amendment (Rezonin from A -O (Agriculture — Open Space) to R-1 (Single Family Residence) District, Development and Final Stage Planned Unit Development, and Preliminary and Final Plat for a 24 lot single-familv development Applicant: Novak -Fleck Inc (Horst Graser) Steve Grittman explained the request for a 24 lot single-family development. Grittman explained that the property was previously approved (in the early 2000's) for a Planned Unit Development (PUD). The developer has requested to proceed with the single-family concept of the original plan, requiring an Planning Commission Minutes — December 4, 2018 Page 1 1 6 amendment to PUD because of expiration dates identified in the original development agreement. Grittman showed the Planning Commission the proposed plat. He noted the streets that were proposed and that they would abut the Monticello Township. He noted that the City and developer would need to understand the road and utility improvements and financing over time. Grittman explained that the proposal would meet the standards in the Monticello Zoning Ordinance, but asked for PUD to meet the architectural standards (meeting the old zoning code that was applicable during the original approval of the PUD). Staff recommended approval of the application with comments identified in Exhibit Z. Sam Murdoff was concerned the size of lots 3 and 4 on Ebben Circle especially for future road improvements. Grittman explained the right-of-way was already accommodated for and would not be affected by any needs for 85th Street. Charlotte Gabler asked how many more acres of parkland were needed with this development since a park was just constructed at Featherstone. Grittman responded the proposed dedication was a little over three acres. He explained the parkland was intended to be an oversized linear parkway connection to a future larger parkland across the street. It would be a green space area with pathways. Gabler asked if there were any other sidewalks or trails throughout the development. Besides in the greenway, there would be sidewalk on both sides. Gabler asked if the original PUD guidelines for sidewalk still apply. Grittman confirmed. Brad Fyle opened the public hearing. Paul Cherne, Pioneer Engineering, represented the developer. Fyle asked if the developer had any concerns with the Exhibit Z comments. Cherne declined. Hearing no further comments, the public hearing was closed. Decision 1. Rezoning SAM MURDOFF MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. PC -2018-031 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF THE REZONING FROM A -O, AGRICULTURAL OPEN SPACE TO R-1, SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT, BASED ON THE FINDINGS IN SAID RESOLUTION. JOHN ALSTAD SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED, 5-0. Decision 2. Development Stage PUD SAM MURDOFF MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. PC -2018-032, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF THE DEVELOPMENT STAGE PUD FOR FEATHERSTONE 4TH ADDITION, SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS LISTED IN EXHIBIT Z OF THE STAFF REPORT, AND BASED ON THE Planning Commission Minutes — December 4, 2018 Page 2 16 FINDINGS IN SAID RESOLUTION. MARC SIMPSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED, 5-0. Decision 3. Preliminary Plat SAM MURDOFF MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. PC -2018-033 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF THE PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR FEATHERSTONE 4TH ADDITION, SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS LISTED IN EXHIBIT Z OF THE STAFF REPORT, AND BASED ON THE FINDINGS IN SAID RESOLUTION. JOHN ALSTAD SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED, 5-0. EXHIBIT Z Conditions of Approval Preliminary Plat and Development Stage PUD for Featherstone 4tn Addition PID 155-246-000010; 155-500-232200 Outlot A, Featherstone 311 Addition 1. Lots on curves or cul-de-sac streets are re -notated to indicate actual lot width per Zoning Ordinance definition. 2. Street extension for 86th Street NE is constructed to its full extent in the platted lot area. 3. Rename the cul-de-sac street as "Ebben Circle" to be consistent with the County street name grid. 4. Park dedication for the phase shall require the dedication of Outlot B as proposed and pathway, sidewalk, utility and grading details subject to comment of the Parks Superintendent. 5. Park dedication requirements for the full Featherstone project are reiterated and included in the updated Development Agreements and recorded against the current and future phases. 6. Compliance with the terms of the City Engineer's report, dated November 28, 2018. 7. Compliance with other staff comments as submitted. B. Consideration of a request for Amendment to Monticello Zoning Ordinance Chapter 4.5 Signs, Section 19 Dynamic Displays Applicant: City of Monticello Steve Grittman explained the request to amend the Monticello Zoning Ordinance to allow dynamic displays in residential districts for civic and institutional uses. He explained that a few uses in residential districts have been approved for Planning Commission Minutes — December 4, 2018 Page 3 1 6 dynamic displays through PUD. Staff understood the benefits of new technology, but noted concerns with flashing and light emitted in residential districts. Brad Fyle explained that he would be okay with dynamic displays along collector roads, but was concerned for those in the middle of residential areas. Charlotte Gabler asked if illumination was identified in the sign code. Grittman confirmed. Gabler asked if a lighting plan would be required for such signs. Grittman noted that the photometric that cities are use to seeing are changing as LED is more commonly used in signs. Grittman stated that LED have more of a linear light spread, than a down cast. Grittman explained the photometric regulation was not applicable to new sign technologies. He noted there are other ways to control lighting such as requiring dimmer control and shielding. Grittman explained that staff thought a 100 foot setback would be adequate. Gabler asked about how the 100 square foot maximum signage allowance was determined. Grittman explained the current code allows that size signage in commercial districts. John Alstad asked if there were any studies that correlated distracted driving with dynamic signs. Grittman responded there have been studies completed, but staff have not seen consistent findings at this point. Gabler asked if dynamic displays would be allowed in the CCD district. Grittman confirmed because it is considered a commercial district. Brad Fyle asked for the size for the Liquor Store signage. Staff did not know, but offered that they could research sizes of dynamic displays in the city. Murdoff asked if the intent was to not have dynamic displays for residential houses. Gritmann explained the intent of a setback was to avoid any impacts. Gabler requested a smaller size of the display for the proposed ordinance. Brad Fyle opened the public hearing. Rod Presser, a member of Community United Methodist Church, explained the churches need for such signage. SAM MURDOFF MOVED TO TABLE ACTION ON THE ORDINANCE AMENDMENT ALLOWING DYNAMIC SIGN DISPLAY FOR CIVIC AND INSTITUTIONAL USES BASED ON DIRECTION TO BE PROVIDED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND TO LEAVE THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN UNTIL THE JANUARY, 2019 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. JOHN ALSTAD SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED, 5-0. Planning Commission Minutes — December 4, 2018 Page 4 16 C. Continued Public Hearing - Consideration of a request for amendment to the Monticello Zoning Ordinance Chapters and Sections relating to the Central Community District Applicant: City of Monticello Steve Grittman explained that staff reviewed the CCD ordinance revisions at the last Planning Commission meeting. Staff collected further information from downtown property owner — Steve Johnson and revised the proposed ordinance. Most of the changes made the language clearer, but there were some substantive changes that were reviewed. Items that were revised or added included transitional features with buildings adjacent to single family, the option for planned unit development, performance standards including single -story buildings, and parking space requirements. Brad Fyle invited the public to speak at the continued hearing. Steve Johnson, downtown property owner, had concerns with the technicality of some of the language in the proposed ordinance. He created a list of bulleted items of proposed changes to the ordinance that staff could review. Sam Murdoff explained that he would not like see an overabundance of parking in the downtown. He was in favor 1.5-1.7 parking spaces, rather than 2 per dwelling unit. Staff explained that they would continue to look into parking. SAM MURDOFF MOVED TO TABLE ACTION ON THE REQUEST, PENDING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AS IDENTIFIED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND STAFF REPORT AND STEVE JOHNSON'S COMMENTS. KATIE PETERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED, 5-0. 3. Regular Agenda A. Consideration of 2019 Planning Commission Workplan Steve Grittman explained Angela Schumann asked the Chair to table action to the January meeting on the 2019 Planning Commission Workplan due her absence. The Board was in consensus. B. Consideration of the Communitv Development Directors Report The Community Development Directors Report was provided. Brad Fyle asked staff about a new solar development south of city limits. Grittman confirmed the development and explained that it was out of Monticello's jurisdiction and the orderly annexation area. 4. Added Items None. 5. Adjournment Planning Commission Minutes — December 4, 2018 Page 516 MARC SIMPSON MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 7:10 P.M. KATIE PETERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED, 5-0. Recorder: Jacob Thunander Approved: January 2, 2019 Attest:A, Angela Schuma , Community Development Director Planning Commission Minutes — December 4, 2018 Page 6 16