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MINUTES
MONTICELLO PLANNING
Tuesday, January 4th, 2011
6:00 PM
Mississippi Room, Monticello Community Center
Commissioners: Rod Dragsten, Lloyd Hilgart, Charlotte Gabler, Barry Voight, and
William Spartz
Council Liaison: Glen Posusta
Shag: Angela Schumann, Ron Hackenmueller, Steve Grittman -NAC, Ben
Gozola, MFRA
1. Call to order
Commissioner Dragsten called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Consideration to approve Planning Commission minutes of December 7th, 2010
WILLIAM SPARTZ MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 7'
2010 AS AMENDED. MOTION WAS SECONDED BY BARRY VOIGHT. MOTION
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3. Citizen Comments None
4. Consideration of adding items to the agenda
5.
a) Downtown Committee Update
This CUP for PUD for Towne Centre Signage Plan request was to accommodate changes
to the sign allowances for the PUD.
The Planning Commission tabled action on the request and asked that the applicant
provide the following information for review.
• Additional sign design detail for the proposed "box - cabinet' style signs
• Final design details for the proposed free - standing monument
• Clear understanding of intent regarding temporary signage including a message
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• Clear understanding of control of all temporary signage on -site
The applicant has provided supplemental information and revised their request. They've
indicated they would like to have the following allowances:
• A freestanding sign utilizing the existing Towne Centre monument with the
design as pictured in the staff report exhibits.
The sign would be 130 square feet in area and approximately 22 feet in height. If
the current monument will not structurally support that additional multi -tenant
signage on the top, the applicant would like to have the option to place sign at an
alternate location which is adjacent to the right of way on Hwy 25. Should this
sign be necessary they would provide a final sign plan design to the Commission.
• The applicant proposes to include a 32 square foot changeable message board in
either sign and would agree to forgo all temporary signage on the site and
withdraw their request for additional temporary sign days.
• The applicant is still seeking to allow internally illuminated box cabinet signage
on the property. If approved the box cabinet signage would still have to comply
with the current zoning code regulations for a maximum 15% of allowable sign
area based on the facade of the building.
Applicant John Twardy of 517 Hwy 25, Bullseye Properties, addressed numerous
Commission questions. He indicated that he'd like to have the sign completed by March
or April. He stated that the sign would be similar in quality to the existing sign and that
the sign company claims to be able to attach it to the existing monument.
Commission members asked for clarification about these issues and some detailed
discussion followed.
BARRY VOIGHT MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE PUD AS
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TODAY WITH THE MODIFICATION THAT THE SIGN BE LIMITED TO 100
SQUARE FEET IN AREA. SHOULD AN ALTERNATE SIGN BE NECESSARY,
THE SIGN WILL BE CONSTRUCTED OF SIMILAR MATERIALS TO THE
BUILDING FACADE. MOTION WAS SECONDED BY CHARLOTTE GABLER.
MOTION CARRIED 5 -0.
6. Public Hearing - Consideration to adopt an amendment to Title 10 of the Monticello
City Code, Monticello Zoning Ordinance and consideration to adopt an amendment to
the City of Monticello Official Zoning Map
Ben Gozola presented Chapters 5 -8 of the proposed amendment to the Monticello Zoning
Ordinance for formal review and recommendation. He outlined the major differences
throughout the chapters and noted the easy use of tables and pointed out the reference
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sections of the code
He summarized and gave examples of the how the code has been simplified and clarified
through revised Use Standards in Chapter 5.
He noted that Chapter 6 deals with how the City will treat nonconforming uses and
structures. In addition, he pointed out that Chapter 6.2 can be eliminated as the same
provision is listed elsewhere.
He stated that Chapter 7 deals with Enforcement which outlines what is a violation and
how these will be corrected, and who is responsible for adhering to the ordinance.
He summarized and provided graphics to illustrate how Chapter 8 deals with Rules &
Definitions. He also noted that any of the text and graphic changes requested, including
the zoning map and the freeway bonus sign overlay district map, have been
incorporated into the new document. Finally he outlined the code adoption steps.
Barry Voight stated a concern related to Blocking of Solar Access on page 309 of the
proposed code. He understood that it was established to protect those using solar panels
but noted that he'd like the right to plant a tree in his yard. There was some discussion
about this how this issue would be enforced.
BARRY VOIGHT MOVED TO STRIKE CHAPTER 5.2, SUBSECTION A.2.E.
PROVISION OF BLOCKING SOLAR ACCESS. MOTION WAS SECONDED BY
WILLIAM SPARTZ. MOTION CARRIED 5 -0.
Barry Voight also requested that a reference be included in Chapter 5.2 Subsection
F.3.C.
Building Official Ron Hackenmueller requested that the Commission consider changing
the language of the sign ordinance to exclude the 15% regulation from the freestanding
signs to make it easier for permitting and enforcement.
ROD DRAGSTEN MOVED TO SEPARATE THE FREESTANDING SIGN FROM
THE 15% FACADE. MOTION WAS SECONDED BY BARRY VOIGHT. MOTION
CARRIED 5 -0.
ROD DRAGSTEN MOVED TO CHANGE THE START TIME FOR YARD /GARAGE
SALES FROM 8 AM TO 7 AM. MOTION WAS SECONDED BY WILLIAM
SPARTZ. MOTION CARRIED 5 -0.
ROD DRAGSTEN MOVED TO CARRY FORWARD TO THE NEW REVISED
CODE STANDARDS FOR MACHINERY AND TRUCK REPAIR A -J
INDUSTRIAL SERVICES. MOTION WAS SECONDED BY WILLIAM SPARTZ.
MOTION CARRIED 5 -0.
Chairman Dragsten opened the public hearing.
Resident Walt Albold of 149 Riverview Drive #1 asked how the potential rezoning from
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PZM would affect his property at McCarlund Plaza. The site has been zoned residential.
The properties around it were zoned B -2 or limited business. The use has not changed
since the last public hearing.
Councihnember Tom Perrault asked for clarifications about various code issues related to
land uses. He asked a number of questions related to agricultural uses.
Ben Gozola suggested changing the language for Community Gardens to include more
than one group.
ROD DRAGSTEN MOVED TO ALLOW CROP GROWING AS A PERMITTED USE
IN ALL AREAS OF UNDEVELOPED LAND. MOTION WAS SECONDED BY
WILLIAM SPARTZ. MOTION CARRIED 5 -0.
Tom Perrault suggested a correction to Table 5 -3 to change NSP to (Excel Energy.)
It was recommended that Pollution Control Agency (PCA) regulations be referenced on
page 342 to clarify the definition of hazardous or biodegradable waste.
It was suggested that a word other than "dead" storage be listed on page 343 under storage
facilities operation.
It was noted that it would be useful to change the language in Chapter 6 on p 381 item H in
the last few lines to read "the EDA" rather than the HRA.
There were a number of typographical errors to be corrected noted on page 405, 412, 420,
and 423.
Staff agreed to consult the City Attorney to consider the definition of family on page 418.
It was suggested that on page 430 the words "as required" be added after the
Commissioner of Natural Resources.
ROD DRAGSTEN MOVED TO INCORPORATE ALL THE CORRECTIONS JUST
DISCUSSED INCLUDING THE ELIMINATION OF CHAPTER 6 -2. MOTION WAS
SECONDED BY WILLIAM SPARTZ. MOTION CARRIED 5 -0.
Bill Malone of 602 Fallon Avenue spoke to find out how the proposed Zoning Code
revisions would affect his property. Angela Schumann located his parcel on the map and,
with assistance from Steve Grittman and Ben Gozola, addressed his concerns. She
indicated that his property was zoned PZM and is proposed to be rezoned to R -1 with a PZ
overlay to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. She noted that the PZM designation
was removed to make it easier to understand standards for development. Steve Grittman
confirmed that this zoning change will not limit his options going forward.
The public hearing was closed.
ROD DRAGSTEN MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2011 -01,
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RECOMMENDING ADOPTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO TITLE 10 OF THE
MONTICELLO CITY CODE, MONTICELLO ZONING ORDINANCE, SUBJECT TO
THE FOLLOWING:
A. EXEMPTION OF SECTION 3.7(C) — FLOODPLAIN AND 3.7(E) —
SHORELAND
B. ADOPTION OF CURRENT TITLE 10, MONTICELLO ZONING
ORDINANCE CHAPTERS 18 (FLOOD PLAIN MANAGEMENT) AND 27
(MISSISSIPPI WILD & SCENIC) BY REFERENCE.
C. REVISIONS TO BE DETERMINED BY THE COMMISSION
MOTION WAS SECONDED BY WILLIAM SPARTZ. MOTION CARRIED 5 -0.
The Commission thanked Ben Gozola of MFRA and Angela Schumann and staff for the
countless hours of work completing the Zoning Ordinance revision.
7. Consideration to complete an annual review of the 2008 Monticello Comprehensive Plan
Angela Schumann presented a brief overview of the 2008 Comprehensive Plan for
Commission review. The Comp Plan is the City's primary guide for growth, redevelopment
and improvement for the next 20 years. It consists of six chapters: Planning Framework,
Community Context, Land Use, Economic Development, Parks and Transportation.
She noted the points of focus for the annual review such as development trends and projects
and a summary of any amendment to the plan. She pointed to the recent Housing Study
information as a useful tool for decision making and highlighted the 2010 Semper
Development amendment which allowed parking lot along the street edge when balanced by
public elements. She indicated that the review should consider current development issues
and implications most importantly the modification of land use controls. She noted that the
Commission had followed through with the Next Steps which involved revising the Zoning
Ordinance language in support of the Comp Plan objectives. She indicated that a review of
Subdivision Regulations would follow this update.
She noted the following project statuses:
• Park Dedication ordinance has been amended and a grant to update the Park & Trails
Plan has been obtained
• Natural Resource Inventory has been completed
• Transportation Plan resolution supported by IEDC forwarded to Council
• Embracing Downtown study is underway
• Financial Management Plan is in progress with several components completed
She cited that the actual trend line for housing growth was much less than projected. Staff
recommendation would be to utilize the detailed Census information as foundational data for
future growth projections when it becomes available. She indicated that it may also be useful
to look into purchasing market study data to assist with projections and noted that staff would
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do a resource search to determine how to proceed.
The Commission briefly discussed the importance of moving the Transportation Plan
forward to the City Council.
8. Consideration to review applications for open Planning Commission position
Angela Schumann will schedule interviews for the Planning Commission position
vacated by Lloyd Hilgart for Tuesday, January l la' after 5 pm. These interview
appointments will be confirmed by email and a meeting notice will be posted. The
applicant selected would be brought forward to the City Council for approval at its next
meeting.
9. Consideration of items added to agenda
a) Downtown Committee Update: Charlotte Gabler gave a brief report about the
Embracing Downtown Committee meeting she had attended. She indicated that the
McComb Group presented numerous statistics in their analysis of the area. There
was much discussion and brainstorming about how to get folks downtown, how best
to utilize City parks, and what to do about traffic. The Committee will meet again on
January 18, 2011.
10. Adiourn
WILLIAM SPARTZ MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 9:00 PM. MOTION
WAS SECONDED BY LLOYD HILGART. MOTION CARRIED 5 -0.
Recorder: Kerry . B 1i
Approved: Febru T 1, 2011
Attest:`•
Development Director
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