Planning Commission Minutes 01-05-2016MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, January 511, 2016 - 6:00 p.m. Mississippi Room, Monticello Community Center
Present: Brad Fyle, Linda Buchmann, Sam Murdoff, John Falenschek, Marc Simpson
Absent: None
Others: Angela Schumann, John Rued, Charlotte Gabler, Steve Grittman (NAC),
Chuck Rickart (WSB)
1. General Business
A. Call to Order
Brad Fyle called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
B. Approve minutes
SAM MURDOFF MOVED TO APPROVE THE DECEMBER 5TH, 2015
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES. JOHN FALENSCHEK SECONDED THE
MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5 -0.
C. Citizen Comments None
D. Consideration of adding items to the agenda
0 Consideration of a recommendation related to the appointment of City Planner
(Schumann)
2. ? u blic Hearings
A. Public Hearing — Consideration of a request for amendment to the Monticello
Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 4, Section 5(I) — Temporary Signs
Angela Schumann outlined temporary sign provisions included within the existing
ordinance, interim ordinance provisions and those currently proposed for
amendment. She pointed out that extending the interim ordinance timeframe had
provided ample opportunity to evaluate its impact and to develop provisions for
amending the existing ordinance. The provisions proposed for amendment were
developed based on analysis of previous staff recommendations, permit data,
primary enforcement issues, feedback from the business community, as well as a
review of regulations in place in other communities.
Schumann noted that the amendments proposed retain some of the flexibility
established within the interim ordinance. She also suggested that the proposed
amendments provide an opportunity to educate applicants about public safety
concerns and aesthetic impacts related to placing temporary signage within rights -
of -way and easements.
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Schumann summarized the following provisions proposed for amendment:
• One temporary sign allowed per business; located on the parcel on which the
business is located
• When multiple temporary signs are permitted per parcel, such signs are to be
spaced 75 lineal feet apart;
• two multi -day permits not to exceed a total of 120 days per business per
calendar year;
• area not to exceed 40 square feet;
• sign may be used on a vacant parcel adjacent to a parcel occupied by an
active and permitted principal use when properties are commonly owned.
Brad Fyle opened the public hearing.
River City Signs owner Pat Sawatzke agreed that it is time to amend the existing
temporary sign ordinance rather than extend the interim ordinance again. He
suggested that doing so would help to ensure that temporary sign rental customers
understand the regulations in place without the need for extensive clarification.
Sawatzke noted his concern that the proposed amendments would limit opportunities
for non - profits to publicize community events. He also asked about the option of
waiving permit fees for such organizations.
Schumann pointed out that community informational signage is addressed as an
additional separate allowance within the code. She noted that it would be useful to
review the community informational signage code language for amendment as well.
Schumann suggested that Building Department staff might provide input related to
fees for non - profits should the matter be presented for Council consideration.
Sawatzke commended staff for efforts to address the temporary signage needs of the
business community. He asked if new businesses would still be allowed additional
days for temporary sign usage. Schumann confirmed that provision is included
within the existing ordinance. Though Sawatzke indicated that he would prefer a 150
day use allowance, he suggested that increasing the number of temporary sign
permits allowed would provide additional flexibility for those with varied signage
usage needs.
As there were no further public comments, the hearing was closed.
The commissioners specifically discussed options for allowing additional permits.
LINDA BUCHMANN MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL
THE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 629 AMENDING MONTICELLO
ZONING ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 4, SECTION 5(I) — TEMPORARY SIGNS,
WITH A REVISED ALLOWANCE OF UP TO A TOTAL OF FOUR PERMITS
PER CALENDAR YEAR OR UNTIL 120 DAYS ARE REACHED
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CUMULATIVELY, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST, BASED ON FINDINGS
THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE WILL:
a. PROMOTE THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE;
b. MAINTAIN, ENHANCE AND IMPROVE THE AESTHETIC
ENVIRONMENT OF THE CITY BY PREVENTING VISUAL
CLUTTER THAT IS HARMFUL TO THE APPEARANCE OF THE
COMMUNITY;
c. IMPROVE THE VISUAL APPEARANCE OF THE CITY WHILE
PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE MEANS OF COMMUNICATION,
CONSISTENT WITH CONSTITUTIONAL GUARANTEES AND THE
CITY'S GOALS OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND AESTHETICS.
SAM MURDOFF SECONDED THE MOTIOMMOTION CARRIED 5 -0.
B. Public Hearing — Consideration of a request for amendment to the Monticello
Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 5, Section 1— Use Table, Section 2 — Use - Specific
Standards, Section 3 — Accessory Use Standards and Chapter 8, Section 4 —
Definitions for amendments regulating Massage Therapy Applicant: City of
Monticello
MARC SIMPSON MOVED TO TABLE ACTION AND CONTINUE THE
PUBLIC HEARING ON A REQUEST FOR AMENDMENT TO THE
MONTICELLO ZONING ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 5, SECTION 1— USE
TABLE, SECTION 2 — USE - SPECIFIC STANDARDS, SECTION 3 —
ACCESSORY USE STANDARDS AND CHAPTER 8, SECTION 4 —
DEFINITIONS FOR AMENDMENTS REGULATING MASSAGE THERAPY TO
THE FEBRUARY 2ND, 2016 REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION. SAM MURDOFF SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION
CARRIED 5 -0.
C. Public Hearing — Consideration to recommend for the adoption the 2016 City
of Monticello Official Zoning Map
Angela Schumann explained that the proposed 2016 Official City Zoning Map
includes the rezoning related to Ordinance No. 614 — Rezoning First Lake
Substation from A -O (Agriculture -Open Space) to I -1 (Light Industrial) and
corrects an error to reflect R -2 (Single and Two Family Residential) zoning for
some duplex unit parcels in the River Mill neighborhood. There have been no
changes to the Shoreland Overlay District since the map was last adopted.
SAM MURDOFF MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. PC- 2016 -001
RECOMMENDING THE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 631 FOR THE 2016
CITY OF MONTICELLO OFFICIAL ZONING MAP, INCLUDING
SHORELAND /FLOODPLAIN COMPANION MAP, BASED ON THE FINDINGS
IN SAID RESOLUTION. LINDA BUCHMANN SECONDED THE MOTION.
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MOTION CARRIED 5 -0.
3. Regular Agenda
A. Consideration of election of officers for 2016
LINDA BUCHMANN MOVED TO NOMINATE COMMISSIONER BRAD FYLE AS
CHAIR OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR 2016. MARC SIMPSON
SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5 -0.
LINDA BUCHMANN MOVED TO NOMINATE COMMISSIONER SAM
MURDOFF AS VICE CHAIR OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR 2016.
JOHN FALENSCHEK SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5 -0.
B. Consideration of an update on the Monticello Comprehensive Plan —
Transportation
Schumann explained that the Planning Commission typically reviews the 2008
Comprehensive Plan and recommends amendments as needed on an annual basis.
She indicated that the commission would review and consider the Transportation
Plan (Chapter 6) in January and conduct a core review of the Plan in February.
Chuck Rickart reported on the status of capital improvement projects included
within the Transportation Plan. He provided project updates related to Interchange
Planning, TH 25 /CSAH 75 Intersection Improvements, TH 25/7th Street Intersection
and Streetscape Improvements, Fallon Avenue Overpass, 95th Street Extension, and
the TH Corridor Coalition.
Steve Grittman presented an overview and responded to questions and comments
related to the land use concept development component of the Interchange Planning
study. He explained that the purpose of this component of the study is to identify
land use patterns which will be used to develop traffic generation estimates needed
to more fully describe interchange scenarios. The four interchange scenarios are:
Orchard Road, County Road 39, Orchard Road and County Road 39, and a no build
scenario.
C. Community Development Director's Report
• Planning Commission Survey 2016 - Survey responses due by January 5'
• Status of Planning Commission Recommendations - The City Council approved
amending the Conditional Use Permit for Planned Unit Development for
Monticello Big Lake Community Hospital District Campus (CentraCare Health
Monticello) for continued use of an accessory heliport. Applicant: CentraCare
Health System. Council also approved the site plan and development agreement
contract amendment for the Auto Zone retail store
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4. Added Items
• Consideration of a recommendation related to the appointment of City Planner
(Schumann)
LINDA BUCHMANN MOVED TO RECOMMEND THE APPOINTMENT OF
NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS, INC. (NAC) AS THE 2016
CITY PLANNER. SAM MURDOFF SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION
CARRIED 5 -0.
• Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) Alternate Representative (Fyle) — Brad
Fyle asked commissioners to consider acting as alternate Planning Commission
representative to the TAC. The TAC meets at 7:30 a.m. the 2nd Thursday of each
month.
5. Adiourn
SAM MURDOFF MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 7:58 PM. LINDA
BUCHMANN SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5 -0.
Recorder: Kerry Burri
Approved: February 2, 201
Attest:
Development Director
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