Planning Commission Minutes 06-01-2021MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, June 1, 2021- 6:00 p.m.
Mississippi Room, Monticello Community Center
Commissioners Present: Paul Konsor, John Alstad, and Alison Zimpfer
Commissions Absent: Andrew Tapper and Eric Hagen
Council Liaison Present: Charlotte Gabler
Staff Present: Angela Schumann, Steve Grittman (NAC), and Ron Hackenmueller
1. General Business
A. Call to Order
Paul Konsor called the Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission to order at
6:00 p.m.
B. Consideration of approving minutes
a. Regular Meeting Minutes —May 4, 2021
JOHN ALSTAD MOVED TO APPROVE THE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
— MAY 412021. PAUL KONSOR SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION
CARRIED, 3-0.
C. Citizen Comments
None.
D. Consideration of adding items to the agenda
None.
E. Consideration to approve agenda
PAUL KONSOR MOVED TO APPROVE THE AGENDA. ALISON ZIMPFER SECONDED
THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED, 3-0.
2. Public Hearing
A. Public Hearing — Consideration of a Request for Preliminary and Final Plat for
Deephaven 2 and Conditional Use Permit for Cross and Joint Access and
Parkin
Applicant: Mark Buchholz
Steve Grittman provided an overview of the application. Grittman explained
the proposed plat for a single parcel (just less than one acre in size) in the
Deephaven development area. He noted that the location is in the southwest
corner of the parcel with access from Cedar Street. The remainder of the
proposed Deephaven 2nd Addition was proposed to placed in a new outlot.
Grittman explained that the zoning is B-4 (Regional Business) and will
accommodate the development of what is proposed to be a counseling clinic,
which is a permitted use in the district.
Grittman explained that the lot is easily compliant with the B-4 Zoning District
regulations.
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The applicants do not intend to utilize the Conditional Use Permit at this time;
however, staff recommend approving such application to accommodate the
extension of their parking lot to the north or south when needed.
Staff recommended approval of the application with conditions as noted in
Exhibit Z.
John Alstad asked for clarification on the purpose of cross and joint access
parking. Grittman noted that the ordinance requires a setback for parking and
circulation areas from any property line of at least six feet. By conditional use
permit, an applicant can eliminate that setback if they are going to
accommodate cross access between their parking lot and neighboring
development.
Paul Konsor noted that the design that was submitted by the applicant was
different than that showed in the preliminary Chelsea Commons plan. Konsor
clarified that the application was for plat approval and asked about design
approval. Grittman confirmed and explained that design approval would be in
accordance with the zoning ordinance requirements. Grittman noted that
office buildings are permitted in the B-4 District and the City does not have a
lot of design authority for this specific development. The applicants had a
conversation with the City and they are interested in retaining their design
rather than the Chelsea Commons concept. The City can still accomplish the
goals of the Chelsea Commons project with the application as presented. The
plan also still accommodates a public plaza gateway pathway.
Paul Konsor opened the public hearing. Hearing no comments, the public
hearing was closed.
Decision 1: Consideration of a Preliminary Plat for Deephaven 2 (Second
Addition) creating one buildable parcel and an Outlot for future development.
PAUL KONSOR MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. PC-2021-0171
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF THE PRELIMINARY PLAT, SUBJECT TO THE
CONDITIONS IN THE EXHIBIT Z WITH THE REMOVAL OF ITEM 7 OF THIS REPORT,
AND BASED ON THE FINDINGS THEREIN. ALISON ZIMPFER SECONDED THE
MOTION. MOTION CARRIED, 3-0.
Decision 2: Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit for cross access with
future commercial development to the north.
ALISON ZIMPFER TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. PC-2021-018, RECOMMENDING
APPROVAL OF THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR CROSS ACCESS, SUBJECT TO
THE APPLICABLE CONDITIONS OF EXHIBIT Z WITH REMOVAL OF ITEM 7 OF THIS
REPORT, AND BASED ON THE FINDINGS THEREIN. JOHN ALSTAD SECONDED THE
MOTION. MOTION CARRIED, 3-0.
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EXHIBIT Z
Conditions of Plat Approval
Proposed Deephaven 2
1. Reconfiguration of the platted lot lines to meet the requirements of the City
Engineering Department in its report dated May 27t", 2021.
2. Reconfiguration of the proposed site plan to accommodate driveway changes that
avoid interference with stormwater improvements.
3. Platting of the property to include a public pathway/open space easement over
the rear 30 feet of the subject property, in exchange for prior public pathway
considerations on this parcel, and the adjoining residential development.
4. The temporary blanket easement over the remaining Outlot A would remain in
place until such time as those parcels are ready to develop.
5. The applicant shall verify plat naming convention with the Wright County
surveyor.
6. The developer execute a Development Agreement for the terms and conditions of
the plat.
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8. Considerations of other staff and Planning Commission.
3. Regular Agenda
A. Consideration of a request for a six-month extension of an amendment to
Conditional Use Permit for accessory structure in an A-O (Agriculture/Open
Space) District to accommodate an open, covered patio over existing outdoor
entertainment space.
Applicant: Monticello Country Club
Angela Schumann reviewed the extension request for the previously approved
amendment to Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for Monticello Country Club. The
applicant was approved for a 16,000 square foot canopy that would extend from
their existing building. The applicant noted the difficulty of finding labor and
construction materials and has asked for a six-month extension to continue the
validity of the CUP and delay the construction of the facility.
PAUL KONSOR MOVED TO APPROVE A SIX-MONTH EXTENSION (NOVEMBER 24,
2021) FOR THE AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AS APPROVED ON
MAY 26, 2021. ALISON ZIMPFER SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED, 3-
0.
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B. Consideration to find that the disposal (sale) of Lot 2, Block 1, Jefferson
Commons 1st Addition by the City of Monticello is consistent with the
Monticello 2040 Comprehensive Plan
Angela Schumann explained that the request is on behalf of the City of
Monticello, who is in the middle of a pending sale, for Lot 2, Block 1, Jefferson
Commons 1st Addition. The pending sale relates to a property between Deegan
Avenue and Highway 25. The property is about 2.7 acres and would require
development consistent with the zoning and subdivision ordinance. The
Comprehensive Plan guides the parcel as Community Commercial and is zoned B-
4. Therefore, the sale of commercial development is consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan.
Paul Konsor asked if there was a way to understand what the intention of the
land would be. Schumann noted that with discussions with any proposed buyer,
staff provides information required by the zoning and subdivision ordinance to
ensure the use is consistent. Schumann noted that a land use application for the
parcel could occur at a future point.
PAUL KONSOR MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION PC-2021-019 FINDING THAT THE
PROPOSED DISPOSAL OF LOT 2, BLOCK 1, JEFFERSON COMMONS 1ST ADDITION BY THE
CITY OF MONTICELLO IS CONSISTENT WITH THE CITY OF MONTICELLO 2040
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. ALISON ZIMPFER SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED, 3-
0.
C. Consideration of an update on City and EDA-related Downtown Activities
Angela Schumann noted that the Planning Commission, as a part of their on-
going discussions regarding the workplan, inquired about the status of activities
in the downtown and the status of the City's focus on downtown. The City
Council earlier this year held a strategic planning session talking about projects
already in progress and projects they would like to focus on in the coming years.
Downtown remains a priority for the City Council, outlined in the goals and
objectives of the Downtown Small Area Plan. The EDA also remains focused on
their activities in the downtown.
D. Consideration of the Community Development Director's Report
Angela Schumann provided the Community Development Director's Report as
provided in the agenda.
4. Added Items
None.
5. Adjournment
ALISON ZIMPFER MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 6:43 P.M. JOHN ALSTAD
SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED, 3-0.
Recorder: Jacob Thunander _9T
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Approved: July 6th, 2021
Attest:
Angela Schum , Community Development Director
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