Planning Commission Minutes 05-12-1987
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, May 12, 1987 - 7:30 p.m.
Members Present: Richard Carlson, Joyce Dowling, Richard Martie,
Barbara Koropchak
Members Absent: Jim Ridgeway
Staff Present: Gary Anderson, Ollie Koropchak
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The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Richard Carlson at
7:28 p.m.
2.
Motion by Joyce Dowling, seconded by Barbara Koropchak, to approve
the minutes of the April 14, 1987, Planning Commission meeting.
Motion carried unanimously.
3.
Public Hearing - A conditional use request to allow minor auto repair
in a B-4 (Regional Business) Zone. Applicant, James Eisele.
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Mr. James Eisele was present to propose his request for renovation
of an existing old storage building. zoning Administrator Anderson
indicated to Planning Commission members Mr. Eisele's request to
remodel the existing structure to accommodate the existing use of
the building and also an additional type of use for the building.
The current use of the building is storage for cold storage of restorable
old cars. Mr. Eisele would like to restore old cars there and repair
them to like-new condition. However, before purchasing this property,
Mr. Eisele would like to have approval to, at some point in time,
develop this into a business restoring old automobiles. In doing
so, Mr. Eisele's request requires a conditional use permit before
a business of his type will be allowed. The question was raised
by Planning Commission members as to when or at what point in time
would the minimum off-street parking requirements be put in and any
screening should Mr. Eisele have outdoor storage of equipment, material,
etc. Zoning Administrator Anderson countered that at such time when
Mr. Eisele would apply for a sign permit to advertise his new prospective
business, at that time the conditions would then kick in to minimum
off-street hard surfaced parking and screening of outdoor storage.
with no further
made by Richard
conditional use
Business) Zone.
input from Planning Commission members, motion was
Martie, seconded by Joyce Dowling, to approve the
request to allow minor auto repair in a B-4 (Regional
Motion carried unanimously.
4. Consideration of Adopting Tax Increment District #7.
. Ollie Koropchak, Monticello Economic Development Director, was present
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to explain to Planning Commission members Tax Increment District #7.
The district is being created to facilitate development of the North
American Window Company, the Norwegian Window Company relocating
to Monticello from Norway. The proposed new building would be approximately
28,400 sq ft of floor area, with 25,000 sq ft of area for warehouse/
manufacturing, and 3,400 sq ft devoted to office/sales area. Some
proposed projections for employment would be 21 new jobs created
in the 0-2 year range, and an expected 40 jobs to be created in the
2-5 year range.
With no further input from the Planning Commission members, motion
was made by Barbara Koropchak, seconded by Richard Martie, to approve
Tax Increment District #7. Motion carried unanimously.
At 8:09 p.m., Barbara Koropchak left the meeting.
5.
A request for open discussion on a proposed sketch plan for unplatted
property. Applicant, Rivera Financial and Development Corporation.
Zoning Administrator Anderson indicated to Planning Commission members
Mr. Rivera's conceptual request to get some input from Planning Commission
members on his proposed rezoning request from B-3 (Highway Business)
to R-1 (Single Family Residential). The part which Mr. Rivera would
like to develop would be only what is existing in the city limits,
with further development to extend further out into the annexation
area. A preliminary review for utility services has been submitted
to Mr. Rivera from our Consulting Engineer, Orr-Schelen-Mayeron.
Mr. Dennis Taylor, Taylor Land Surveyors, was also present to explain
how the original layout was developed by his firm and how the development
will further project into the Orderly Annexation Area. The general
consensus of the three Planning Commission members present was to
have the developer meet with the City staff to go over everything
that is needed for the preparation of Mr. Rivera's proposed Highland
Heights Subdivision site plan.
Additional Information Items
1. A request for a partial subdivision of a residential outlot, Outlot H,
Meadow Oak Addition, to be known as the Meadow Oak Fourth Addition.
Applicant, Dickman Knutson.
Mr. Knutson's request came before the City Council at their May 11,
1987, meeting. Zoning Administrator Anderson indicated to Planning
Commission members that the City Council had tabled Mr. Knutson's
request until further drainage problems can be worked out with the
City's Consulting Engineer, John Badalich of OSM.
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2. A request for open discussion on a proposed concept plan for unplatted
property. Applicant, James Boyle.
Mr. Boyle, through his development agent, Lynn Clark, has not pursued
any further with their plans for possible development of the unplatted
light industrial land. Zoning Administrator Anderson indicated that
he had received no comments from Ms. Lynn Clark in regards to the
proposed platting of this unplatted light industrial property.
3. The public hearing for annexation of the Monticello Orderly Annexation
Area to be held on May 21, 1987, beginning at 1:30 p.m., in the Monticello
City Council Chambers has been changed per a supplement received
by Planning Commission members from Thomas A. Eidem, City Administrator.
The hearing has been changed to June 3, 1987, at the Monticello City
Council Chambers.
4. Acknowledge receipt of letter from Monticello Times, Editor and Publisher,
Donald Q. Smith.
Planning Commission members present felt that it was a very good
article on Maple Grove, realizing the City of Monticello is probably
the next example of the Maple Grove situation. Planning Commission
members indicated to Zoning Administrator Anderson that he send
Mr. Donald Smith a letter thanking him for sending them a copy of
the newspaper with the article enclosed on the city of Maple Grove.
5. Set the next tentative date for the Monticello Planning Commission
for June 9, 1987, 7:30 p.m.
Motion by Joyce Dowling, seconded by Richard Martie, to set the
next tentative date for the Monticello Planning Commission meeting
for June 9, 1987, 7:30 p.m.
6. zoning Administrator Anderson indicated before Planning Commission
members consider the next agenda item #6 that a final platting of
Colony by the Greens was received by the City office personnel late
Friday afternoon. Mr. Jay Miller, part owner in the development
of this project, would like to have had the Planning Commission consider
it at tonight's meeting. Motion by Joyce Dowling, seconded by Richard
Martie, to table Mr. Miller's request for final plat approval of
Colony by the Greens Third Addition to the next regularly scheduled
meeting date of June 9, 1987, 7:30 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Joyce Dowling, seconded by Richard Martie, to adjourn the
meeting. The motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned
at 8:21 p.m.
R:;;;:u:;tted,
Gary Anderson
zoning Administrator
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