Planning Commission Minutes 08-01-1989
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, August 1, 1989 - 7:30 p.m.
Melnbers Present:
Richard Carlson, Cindy Lelmn, Richard Martie, and
Dan McConnon.
MeInbers Absent:
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Mori Malone.
Staff Present:
Gary Anderson.
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The lneeting was called to order by Chairperson Richard Carlson at
7:30 p.m.
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Motion was lnade by Dan McConnon, seconded by Richard Martie, to approve
the minutes of the regular Ineeting held July 5, 1989. Motion carried
unanimously with Mori Malone absent.
Ordinance al~ndl~nt to allow as a conditional use a bed and breakfast in
a PZM (perfonnance zone mixed) zone. Applicant, Merrill Busch.
Zoning Administrator, Gary Anderson, explained to Planning Crnmnission
I~lnbers and melnbers of the public that were present the City's intent to
propose an ordinance amendment to allow as a conditional use a bed and
breakfast in a PZM (performance zone mixed) zone. The list of conditions
were attached as eight separate conditions to a proposed bed and
breakfast facility. Those conditions were explained in detail to l~lnbers
of the planning Crnmnission and melnbers of the public that were present.
With no further input from the Planning COlmnission lnelnhers, Chairperson
Richard Carlson then opened the meeting for input from the public.
Mr. Robert Jamison, adjoining property owner to the east, was present to
express his pleasure with Mr. and Mrs. Merrill Busch in their attel~ts to
renovate this historical site.
With no further input from the public, Chairperson Richard Carlson closed
the public hearing and opened the meeting for further input from the
planning Crnmnission lnelnbers.
With no further input from the planning Commission ITlelnhers, motion was
lnade by Cindy Lelmn, seconded by Richard Martie, to approve an ordinance
al~ndlnent to allow as a conditional use a bed and breakfast in a PZM
(perforlnance zone Inixed) zone, with the following factors considered:
1. The proposed amendI~nt is consistent with the municipal
Comprehensive Plan.
2. The proposed amendl~nt is conpatible with the geographic area and
the character of the surrounding area.
3. The proposed amendment will not lend to or actually depreciate
the area in which it is proposed.
4. The need for such use has been sufficiently deloonstrated.
Motion carried unanilTously with Mod Malone absent.
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Consideration of application for a conditional use perlnit which would
allow operation of a bed and breakfast in a PZM zone. Applicant, Merrill
Busch.
Mr. Merrill Busch, the applicant for the proposed conditional use
request, explained to planning COlmnission melnbers his intended use of the
forI~r Rand Mansion for a bed and breakfast facility. The Busch's intend
to utilize the main floor of the existing 2-1/2 story home for two
separate kitchen areas with additional dining and living rOOIRS within the
main floor. The second floor of the to-be-renovated structure would
consist of five separate sleeping rooms with their own private
bathrooms. On the third floor of the proposed structure would be the
living quarters for the residents or owners of this structure, that being
Merrill and Duffy Busch.
With no further input froln the public, Chairperson Richard Carlson then
closed the public hearing and opened the meeting for input from the
planning Crnmnission I~mbers.
There being no further input from the planning Crnmnission I~mbers, a
motion was made by Dan McConnon, seconded by Cindy Lelmn, to approve the
conditional use permit which would allow a bed and breakfast operation at
the forlner Rand Mansion now owned by Merrill Busch subject to the
conditions as listed in the recent ordinance amendl~nt to the City
Ordinance. Motion carried unaniloously with Mori Malone absent.
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A silnple subdivision request to allow a subdivision of a B-3 (highway
business) lot. A variance request to allow less than the minimum 5-foot
green area separation from property line to parking lot curb. Applicant,
Monticello Auto Body.
Zoning Administrator, Gary Anderson, explained to planning COlmnission
melnbers Mr. Johnson's simple subdivision request and where the variance
request also lies in relationship to the site plan. The proposed silnple
subdivision request does meet the minimum requirements under B-3 zoning,
that being a minimum of 100 feet of lot frontage on a public
right-of-way. Mr. Anderson also explained to Planning Crnmnission members
two of the conditions the City staff would like to see addressed to this
simple subdivision, those being the proposed new drainage and utility
easelnents be described and recorded prior to the issuance of building
permit for the proposed developlnent of this building site; And a docUlnent
be recorded with Parcel B indicating that Parcel B is not serviced by
city water and sewer and that the buyer/seller is responsible for the
colnplete installation of a water and sewer installation into this
Parcel B. The recording of this document be recorded within 30 days of
the August 1, 1989, planning Crnmnission lneeting date.
Chairperson Richard Carlson then opened the Ineeting for input from the
public. There being no input from the public, motion was made by Cindy
Lelmn, seconded by Richard Martie, to approve the silnple subdivision
request to subdivide an existing B-3 (highway business) lot into two lots
with the following conditions:
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a. The proposed new drainage and utility easements be described and
recorded prior to the issuance of a building permit for the
proposed development of this building site.
b. A document be recorded with Parcel B indicating that Parcel B is
not serviced by city water and sewer and that the buyer/seller is
responsible for the cOlnplete installation of a water and sewer
installation into this Parcel B. The recording of this doculnent
to be recorded within 30 days of the August 1, 1989, Planning
COImnission meeting date.
Motion carried unanilDDusly with Mori Malone absent.
Chairperson Richard Carlson then opened the lneeting for input from the
public in regards to Mr. Johnson's variance request. There being no
input froln the public, Chairperson Richard Carlson closed the public
hearing portion of the variance request and opened the lneeting for input
from the planning COImnission lnembers.
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Motion was lnade by Dan McConnon, seconded by Richard Martie, to approve
the variance request to allow less than the minimum 5-foot green area
separation from the property line to the parking lot curb. Motion
carried unanil~usly with Mori Malone absent. Reason for approval: Given
the constraints of the building as placed on the end of the building and
site layout with the minimum parking space required, Mr. McConnon felt
that the variance request should be approved.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ITEMS
1. A variance request to allow a deck to be constructed within the side yard
setback requirement. Applicant, Michael and Dixie Talbott. Council
action: No action necessary, as the variance request did not come before
them.
2. A variance request to allow a canopy to be constructed within the front
yard setback requirement. Applicant, ~nerican Legion Post #260. COuncil
action: No action necessary, as the variance request did not come before
them.
3. A variance request to parking and driveway area curb requirelnents. A
variance request pertaining to hard surface requirelnents and driveway
areas. A variance request pertaining to off-street parking requirement
of 25 stalls. Applicant requests a variance of eight stalls. A variance
request pertaining to screening of storage areas froln the public
right-of-way. Applicant, Fair's Garden Center. COuncil action:
Appealed by Councilmember Dan Blonigen. Will be heard by the City
Council at its first regularly scheduled meeting in August on August 14,
1989.
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A conditional use request to allow expansion of a storage and sales area
associated with a landscape center in a B-4 zone. Applicant, Fair's
Garden Center. Council action: No action required, as the conditional
use request did not come before them.
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It was the consensus of the four planning COlmnission members present to
set the next tentative date for the Monticello Planning COlmnission
meeting for Tuesday, September 5, 1989, 7:30 p.m.
6. Motion was lnade by Dan Mcconnon, seconded by Richard Martie, to adjourn
the meeting. The motion carried unaniuously with Mori Malone absent.
The meeting adjourned at 8:44 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Gary ~erson ~
Zoning Administrator
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