Planning Commission Minutes 05-17-2011 (Special Meeting)Special Planning Commission Minutes — 05/17/11
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MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION — SPECIAL MEETING
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
6:00 PM
Mississippi Room, Monticello Community Center
Commissioners Present: Rod Dragsten, Brad Fyle, Charlotte Gabler, Barry Voight, and
William Spartz
Council Liaison Absent: Lloyd Hilgart
Staff: Angela Schumann, Ron Hackenmueller, Steve Grittman-NAC
1. Call to order
Commissioner Rod Dragsten called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. noting the full
complement of the Planning Commission and the absence of the Council Liaison. The
order of the items for consideration was reversed.
2. Citizen Comments
None
3. Consideration of adding items to the agenda
None
4. Consideration of Final Stage PUD for Amendment to Planned Unit Development for
Quad Development
The Planning Commission had recommended approval of a Conditional Use Permit for
Veterinary Facility and an amendment to Planned Unit Development for Quad Development
during its regular May meeting, contingent on a final stage review of this plan. The applicant
provided the final building elevation plan for the proposed Monticello -Big Lake Pet Hospital
for Commission review.
Applicant Linda Jacobson provided color drawings of all faces of the building, a materials
listing and materials samples. Staff noted that the materials are compatible with code
requirements.
Chairman Rod Dragsten opened the public hearing.
The applicant answered questions about the color scheme, materials and signage on the
existing freestanding monument.
Hearing no public comment, the public hearing was closed.
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BILL SPARTZ MOVED TO APPROVE THE BUILDING ELEVATIONS AS PART
OF A FINAL STAGE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT FOR QUAD
DEVELOPMENT. MOTION WAS SECONDED BY BRAD FYLE. MOTION
CARRIED 5 -0.
5. Consideration to adopt 2011 -2012 Planning Commission Goals & Obiectives Workplan
Staff asked that the Commission provide feedback, prioritization and estimate timeframe
involved for the Goals & Objectives for 2011 -2012 previously presented.
The 2010 Census data reported Monticello population is roughly 12,800. The largest
segment of the population is in the 0 -5 years of age range. This information will guide the
Planning Commission in determining the need for move up housing for growing families.
Further Census details will be provided to the Commission next month and the Housing
Report will be updated.
Staff briefly described the various goals within the workplan. The Planning Commission
identified several top priorities as part of Land Use Planning: a PUD Workshop, the
Subdivision Ordinance, and the Transportation Plan.
Planned United Development (PUD) Workshop
Staff plan to complete a joint Planning Commission and City Council workshop aimed at
developing a full understanding of the practical application of the new PUD Ordinance
focusing on the collaborative components of the new code.
Subdivision Ordinance
The Planning Commission will complete a review and amendment of the Subdivision
Ordinance in partnership with Engineering Department. Staff recommended tackling the
Subdivision Ordinance in August of this year. This will allow time for the Commission to
take a look at the Census data. The Planning Commission will provide input to the City
Plans & Specs engineering update for 2012.
Transportation Interchange Planning
Staff pointed to the importance of defining a process for study and recommendations
related to the Interchange Planning Area. The Commission was asked to consider it a
priority to go through the review process as land uses and development options at Silver
Springs have likely changed. Much of this planning will depend upon the priorities
arising within the recently approved Transportation Plan. Staff expect a planning process
to be determined by late summer and will provide reference documents related to an
interchange planning area over next 4 -6 months.
Staff indicated that the Fallon Avenue overpass must to be completed before city gets
approval for a new western interchange. The Federal Highway Administration prefers the
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spacing of one mile or greater intervals for establishing an interchange
Rod Dragsten represents the Planning Commission on the Transportation Advisory
Council (TAC). Staff will attach TAC minutes to Community Development Report to
keep the Commission up to date. TAC studies will be brought before the Commission as
available.
Staff pointed out that a number of the goals cited can't necessarily be prioritized but will
be brought forward as appropriate. These goals were also outlined.
Zoning Ordinance
Interim Ordinances
The Planning Commission will continue to monitor the impacts of the adopted Interim
Ordinance for Temporary Signage and complete a year -end analysis for the purpose of
provide final Sign Ordinance amendment recommendations.
Zoning Ordinance Workshops
In addition to the high priority PUD Workshop, the Commission will work with
Performance Zone Overlay scenarios.
DNR Overlav Amendments
Staff noted that the City Engineer will be reviewing the Wild & Scenic and Shoreland
Overlay District amendments prior to final review by the DNR.
In addition, the Commission will adopt an amendment to the Floodplain Overlay District
that provides consistency with State regulations and provides ordinances for future
lakeshore development. The State collapsed three flood districts into two. Staff will get a
first look at the revised maps soon. The DNR has requested a joint meeting with
Community Development, Engineering and Emergency Management staff to review a
draft ordinance.
Code Trackin
The Planning Commission will continue to monitor issues resulting from the adoption of
the comprehensive amendment of the Zoning Ordinance and propose amendments as
necessary. Already identified are Original Plat/Lower Monticello Standards and M -H/R -4
Revisions.
There was also discussion about locating telecom towers and wind turbines.
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Embracing Downtown
The Planning Commission will be asked to provide zoning code and TIF District input to
the Embracing Downtown Plan. The consultants are in the process of revising the concept
plans.
Park & Trail Plan
Staff noted that the Planning Commission will be kept apprised of the Park & Trail Plan
and review draft plan documentation as it is available. The Commission will actively
support and provide formal recommendations regarding implementation of Park & Trail
Plan goals as part of land use initiatives. Public input will be included through
workshops and hearings.
Bertram Chain of Lakes
The Planning Commission will be kept apprised of the Bertram Chain of Lakes Master
Planning effort and review documents as they become available. The final concept plan
for the Park may be impacted by the potential on -site involvement of the MN Youth
Soccer Association. The concept plan for the passive area of the park will be available for
public viewing at Family Fun Day at the park on June 11th.
BARRY VOIGHT MOVED TO APPROVE THE 2011 -2012 PLANNING
COMMISSION GOALS & OBJECTIVES WORKPLAN AS DISCUSSED. MOTION
WAS SECONDED BY BILL SPARTZ. MOTION CARRIED 5 -0.
Staff agreed to reorder the priorities of the 2011 -2012 Workplan based on Commission
discussion.
There were also some questions about extending utilities to serve different portions of the
City. Staff agreed to obtain information about the City's sewer capacity and suggested
that it might be useful to ask both the Water and Street Departments to provide reports to
the Commission in the future.
6) Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 6:57 pm.
Recorder: Kerry T. Burri
Approved: June 7, 2011
Attest:
Development Director
El