Planning Commission Minutes 10-05-2010Planning Commission Minutes — 1015110
MINUTES
MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, October 5th, 2010
6:00 PM
Mississippi Room, Monticello Community Center
Commissioners: Rod Dragsten, Charlotte Gabler, Lloyd Hilgart, William Spartz,
and Barry Voight
Council Liaison: Susie Wojchouski
Stag Angela Schumann, Ron Hackemnueller, Steve Grittman-NAC
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Call to order.
Commissioner Dragsten called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and noted the full
complement of the Planning Commission as well as the Council Liaison Susie
Wojehouski.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER VOIGHT TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF
AUGUST 3, 2010. MOTION WAS SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SPARTZ.
MOTION CARRIED 5 -0.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER VOIGHT TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF
SEPTEMBER 7, 2010. MOTION WAS SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SPARTZ.
MOTION CARRIED 5 -0.
3. Citizen Comments. None
4. Consideration of adding items to the agenda.
Commissioner Gabler asked if a there was a report available on empty lots in town. Angela
Schumann indicated that she would provide a housing update which would include
information about houses built but not occupied. Commissioner Gabler also asked about
the issue of semi - trucks and trailers parking at Broadway Market. Schumann noted that
they had researched the City Code to identify appropriate citations, if any, and had
contacted the bank which currently owns the property.
5. Continued Public Hearing - Consideration of a request for Amendment to Conditional Use
Permit for Planned Unit Development for Towne Centre Signage Plan. Applicant: Silver
Creek Development /City of Monticello
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Schumann noted that the applicant was still working to put together schematics for
signage. She pointed out that the project was originally approved as Conditional Use
Permit (CUP) but, in order to use the existing monument on City property, the applicant
would need to submit an application for Planned Unit Development (PUD). Schumann
recommended that the Commission deny the application for the CUP with the
understanding that a new application for a PUD would be brought back to the
commission for a new public hearing scheduled for either November or December.
Commission Dragsten opened the public hearing continued froin last month. Hearing no
comments, the public hearing was closed.
MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER SPARTZ TO DENY THE REQUEST
FOR AMENDMENT TO THE CUP TO TOWN CENTER SIGNAGE PLAN.
MOTION WAS SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER HILGART. MOTION CARRIED
5 -0.
Schumann pointed out that denial of this request in no way precludes the applicant from
reapplying for a PUD or a new CUP amendment.
6. Consideration to reschedule the regular November Planning Commission meeting due to
General Elections.
Chairman Dragsten suggested that the regular November Planning Commission meeting
be held on Wednesday, November 3`d at 6 pm. Schumann agreed to confirm that the
Mississippi Room would be available and that the meeting would be recorded.
7. Community Development Director's Report.
Schumann noted that she had nothing specific to report but invited the Commission to ask
questions. Chairman Dragsten asked if the City had calls about Silver Spring Golf Course.
Schumann stated that the City had some inquiries but that they related to uses that were
not consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Chairman Dragsten also asked about the
office administration assistant. Schumann noted that the Workforce Center offers a
program through the Federal government that helps seniors retrain and learn new job
skills. She noted that the City has contracted with the Workforce Center, at no cost to the
City, to obtain assistance in getting organized with filing.
Council Liaison Susie Wojchouski asked about the IEDC Manufacturing Month
Breakfast. Schumann noted that invitations were sent out to the business community
to a breakfast event co- hosted by the EDA and the IEDC on October 27th to formally
recognize Monticello's Industry of the Year. Schumann encouraged the Planning
Commission to attend the event and suggested that they contact Megan Barnett or
Sandy Suchy for more information.
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8. Adjourn.
MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER SPARTZ TO ADJOURN. MOTION
WAS SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER VOIGHT. MOTION CARRIED 5 -0.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:10 p.m. The Planning Commission then convened a
meeting of the Monticello Zoning Ordinance Steering Committee.
Recorder: Kerry T. Burri
Approved: November 3,;
Attest:
Development Director