Planning Commission Minutes 05-21-2013 (Special Meeting)MINUTES
SPECIAL. MEETING - MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 6:00 PM
Mississippi Room, Monticello Community Center
Commissioners Present: William Spartz, Brad Fyle, Charlotte Gabler, Grant Sala
Commissioners Absent: Sam Burvee
Council Liaison Absent: Lloyd Hilgart
Staff Present: Angela Schumann, Ron Hackenmueller, Steve Grittman -NAC
1. Call to Order
Bill Spartz called the special meeting to order at 6 p.m.
2. Citizen Continents None
3. Consideration of adding items to the agenda None
4. Purpose
The purpose of the special meeting is to conduct a public hearing related to the request for
preliminary and final plat for the Great River Addition so that the issue would be included
on the May 28h City Council agenda.
5. Public Hearin - Consideration of a request for Preliminary Plat and Final Plat for
the Great River Addition a commercial subdivision in a B -3 (Highway Business
District and R -3 (Medium-Densi Residential District. Applicant: Ci ty of
Monticello and RiverWood Bank. Planning Case Number: 2013 -010
Planning Consultant Steve Grittman summarized that the request for preliminary and final
plat would consolidate various parcels into a commercial development parcel with related
outlots, a regional pond, and extension of the 7t' Street right of way. The design of the right
of way had been shifted to maximize the developable area adjacent to Interstate 94 and to
retain adequate slopes and land area for ponding.
The property is approximately 27.4 acres between Minnesota and Elm Streets and is
abutted by the north boundary of the interstate. The land is vacant except for a portion of
the right of way to be acquired from the Monticello Village Apartments. It is bisected by
the proposed extension of 70' Street between Minnesota and Elm in the B -3 (Highway
Business) District and the R -3 (Medium Density Residential) District. The City's Capital
Improvement Plan and Transportation Plan both include extension of 7a' Street in an effort
to improve traffic. No immediate development is pending.
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The Preliminary Plat meets the requirements and conditions of the zoning code and the
Comprehensive Plan. The requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance will become
applicable when parcels are replatted into developable lots and blocks. The Final Plat is
consistent with the terms of approval of the Preliminary Plat.
MnDOT responded to the proposed action as is required for plats adjacent to state right of
way. The letter served as a reminder of requirements rather than specific instruction.
Brad Fyle confirmed that there was no property purchase involved and that assessments
would be addressed at the time of development. He said that it seemed premature to move
forward with the plat request without a substantial developer to use the street.
Charlotte Gabler noted that the request supports the Comprehensive Plan. She also
confirmed that current zoning would be maintained, that ponding issues had been
considered by MnDOT, that park dedication would be considered at replat, and that the
resolution date be changed to reflect the May 21, 2013 meeting date.
Bill Spartz asked if the preliminary and final plat could be approved within the same
motion. Steve Grittman said that it would be appropriate to do so because both decisions
relate to subdivision actions.
Bill Spartz opened the public hearing. As there was no comment, the public hearing was
closed.
Decision 1: Resolution of Recommendation for Preliminary and Final Plat Approval
CHARLOTTE GABLER MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2013 -032
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT FOR
GREAT RIVER ADDITION AS SUBMITTED BASED ON THE FINDINGS
INCLUDED IN THE RESOLUTION. BRAD FYLE SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION CARRIED 4 -0.
6. Adiournment
BRAD FYLE MOVED TO ADJOURN THE SPECIAL MEETING AT 6:11 PM.
GRANT SALA SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 4 -0.
Recorder: Kerry Burri —&
Approved: June 4, 2013
Attest:
Angela Schuniann,Aony(n4ity Development Director