Planning Commission Agenda Packet 08-22-1983 SpecialAGENDA
SPECIAL MEETING - MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
August 22, 1983 - 6:45 P.M.
Members: Jim Ridgeway, Fd Schaffer, Joyce Dowling, Richard Carlson,
Don Cochran.
1. Call to Order.
2. Approval of the Minutes of the Meeting Held on August 9, 1983.
Public Hearing - James Powers - Front and Rear Yard Setbacks
and Parking Space Requirements.
Mr. Powers submitted a new set of plans for the layout of his
proposed building and parking lot with the number of required
spaces for parking on it. Mr. Powers is requesting a variance
of 20 feet, front and rear yard setbacks, and ordinance re-
quires a 30 foot setback. His proposed building would be
within 10 feet of the front and rear property lot line. Mr.
Powers has indicated to me that he intends also,to put in a
driveway off of old Hwy 25 to service the back part of his
building, thus not relying on the private access currently
used by Dr. Joel Erickson at his vat clinic. Mr. Powers
plans indicate that he will have parking facilities for 201
parking places,which 147 will be standard size, 48 would be
compact car size and 6 spaces for the handicapped. Ordinance
requires one parking space per gross floor area, liar 150 square
feet of useable space, one space per 80 square fact of kitchen
area, ono apace per 40 square feet of bar and lounge arca.
Using the above mentioned parking space requirements to floor
area, we would come up with a total of 215 required parking
spaces, which would leave Mr. Poweru 14 spaces short of the
required amount, therefore,noccoaitating a variance for the
number of parking opacou required. However, if we considered
his total building as a health center, first and second floor,
the total number of opacou required would be 190, therefore,
lie would exceed the number of parking spaces by a total of 11.
On the enclosed map, down in the southeast corner, he has 13
opacea provided. He dean intend to put curbing along that
area, except for an area left out to provide for overflow
parking out in a grassed arca which in on the lot currently
adjacent to this ono and belongs to Mr. Longley of the Glans
Hut. In the northeast corner of the map, it will allow that
ho has 48 opacou deuigned to have the blacktop run up to and
abutting Mr. bongloy'o bituminous parking lot, and therefore
it could be shared by both affeetod property owners.
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
August 10, 1983 - 7:30 P.M.
Members Present: Jim Ridgeway, Joyce D -+ling, Richard Carlson,
Don Cochran, Ed Schaffer.
Staff Members Present: Gary Anderson and Kick Wolfsteller.
The meeting was called to order at approximately 7:38 P.H. by Chairman
Jim Ridgeway.
2. Approval of Minutes.
A motion was made by Don Cochran, seconded by Joyce Dowling to
approve the July 5, 1983 minutes.
3. Public Hearing - W. J. Murphy - Front Yard Setback Variance.
Mr. N.J. Murphy, representing the Americ-lan, presented his
proposal for an addition onto his present building. kr. Murphy
is requesting a front yard variance of 12 feet to build the
proposed addition to the building to within 18 feet of the
front property line. Mr. Murphy indicated that he had reduced
the number of rooms from 38 to 36 and that possibly he could get
by with a 10 foot variance setback, which would leave no with
a 20 foot front yard setback. Anderson aunmitted to the Planning
Commission for their review a letter from Reinert Homes, Inc.,
the property owners for Hi llnide Phase I, in which they stated
thou opposition to the approval of the front yard variance
requost. They ntatad that the new propoued addition to
the existing building would calls, a hindrance to the vi:.,bility
oL the inturoaetion of Cedar Stroat and laurinq 1linu. Also,
with the number of chiLdrnn that May in the arca, the reduced
vi:iibility would be a hazard to Lhe children. Mr. Murphy's
Luilding is going to be net in 10 feet from the prooenl building
to the west, which would help the vi:,ibility to the souLh.
Cammiouion members, taking into consideration the viaihi lity
queation,answered that there baing only two buildings on that
block with the 10 foot encroachro nt into the tront yard uetbacl,
not being a dotiiment to the other affected property, a motion
wan made by Don Cochran, ueennded by Joyce Dowling to approve
the variance request for a 10 font front yard setback. The
motion wan carried unanimously.
Planning Commission Minutes - 8/9/83
4. Public Hearin - Conditional Use Reauest - Sign Relocation —
dlocher Outdoor Advertisirw.
Mr. Lee Ibberson, plant manager for Blocher Outdoor Advertising,
was present and presented his proposal for the relocation of a
single pole outdoor advertising sign on Lot 11, of Thomas In-
dustrial Park. Mr. Ibberson indicated that Blocher Outdoor
Advertising is currently in the process of purchasing the
property and stated that the highest and beat
use for the property is not the outdoor advertising signs itself,
but that the beat proposed use is for the development of the
property for industrial purposes. Mr. Ibberson indicated that
Blocher Outdoor Advertising's position is to develop the property
and not to hang on to the property for its sign purposes. 7Te
owner indicated the high cost of the purchase of the land and
therefore, it would not be practical to hold onto the parcel
for just the location of the advertising sign. The intent of
the original ordinance that was adopted was to eliminate al 1
signs on the freeway, and this request is not only a relocation
of a sign but is basically constituting a now sign request.
Mr. Larry Carter,of MacCarlund Plaza , was also present and
indicated to the Planning Commission members that they wo zo
in the negotiating stages of selling this property to
Blocher outdoor Advertising for the purpoue of having Me
two signs located hero but with the otipulation that the
property is to be developed at acme point in time. The
Planning Commission memborp, rccognLz ed the fact that it to
a proposed varianco for a now sign which is against the
ordinance,and oleo acknowledged the fact that Blocher Out—
door Advertising is purchasing the proporty for erection
of those cigno . A motion was made by Richard Carlson, second-
ed by Don Cochran to deny the request for an additional out-
door advortioing sign. The motion was carried unanimously.
5. Public Hearin - Variance Baguet - Number of Parkins_ Spacon
Woruirod - St. Henry's Catholic Church.
Mr. Larry Michlbaucr and Fran fair, representing St. Henry s
Catholic Church Parking Lot Committec, presented information
to the Planning Commission for davelopment of a parking lot.
The plan indicated the layout of the parking lot with curb
and gutter and hard surface parking arm the number of parking
cpacea which would moat and exceed the current roquiromento
for parking which the committee indicated. Duo to the
foacibility of the project and this being a complete separate
project from Cha propoced addition to the Catholic Church,
the Parking Int Committee would like core time to develop the
parking lot. 'Me gist of the cowxnte from the Planning Cca-
micoion is that they would like to eco a plan for the i,orking
lot that would be acceptable with tho City Ctaff, Planning
Commission and City Council. Planning CorvLoaicn memborn
oleo stated that they would net like ' c;eo the pl to stretched
out for a long period of time and a!, .,,. for the Ubility
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of a five year plan. Many memb.,ts responded that a five year plan
would bu very feasible and an earlier completion of the project
would be quite likely. A motion was then made by Don Cochran,
seconded by Richard Carlson to approve the variance for parking
requirements for a maximum of five years. Thu parking require-
ments being hard surfacing of the lot, curb and gutter and the
number of parking spaces being installed, but with one condition
attached to the motion that the church committee after three
years set up a meeting with Planning Commission Members for an
overall review of the completion of the project. The motion
was carried unanimously.
6. Public Hearinq - Variance Request - Proposed New Health Club -
James Powers.
James Powers presented his new proposal for the parking lot of
his new proposed health club. Mr. Powers has come up with ap-
proximately 187 parking spaces as compared with 215 being
required and 25% being allocated for compact parking and Mr.
Powers indicated that he would meet the 215 spaces that are
required. Mr. Powers also indicated that he would be within
10 feet of the front property line and that he would also
want to be within 10 feet instead of the 12 fcuL that was
publiuhed in the public hearinq and would require an 18 tool
va r i "Inca. Cotmmiaaion member,„nuting the change in the original
public hearing that wab presented to them, and not Laving Limo
to review name of the propoued chanqua along with the City
Staff, decided to have a „pucial moetinq on Auquut 22, 1983,
6:45 P.M. to review Mr. Pwaru now I�roinual. Thio motion
wan made by Don Cochran and uucondod by ,toyce Lwling and
carried unanimously.
7. I'ublie (fearing - Sidoyard Variance Requw.t - Ptopused IA•Lached
Garaqo - Jeff Rowan.
I1ru.Jeff Rowan was present to request a variance to allow re-
placement of an oxiating garage within throe feet of the oido-
yard cotback. Anderson noted that thin wau an older auction
of town and the placement of Lite garages in the areas aro
around 3 foot of the oidoyard lot lino, and the City ordinances
were adopted after the garages were built, therefore, the
yaragou are currently in violation of the ordinance. Mrc. Rnwon
indicated to Planning Comminaion tnombetu the reasoning for the
replacement of the oxisting garage to that tho garage in too
rmall and they would liko a biggor one to nLoro their two
unowmobiles and boat which currently are kept outside. bhc
would like to place these under covet away Irian the public view.
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The Planning Commission, takiny into consideration the above state-
ments, decided to grant the sideyard variance request. A motion
was made by Joyce Dowl+.ng, seconded by Richard Carlson and carried
unanimously .
8. Public Hearing - Proposed Amendment Request to the Ordinance to
Allow Flea Markets in a B-3 Zone.
Jim Ridgeway read the staff proposed ordinance amendment to
allow flea markets in a B-3 zone. On the completion of the
proposed staff recommendation and list L� all,:;-.• a
flea market, Mr. Ridgeway opened the floor to the public for
more input from the audience. Mr. Hobert McWnald, Monticello
Mall partner/part owner of Monticello Mall,comnunted on flea
markets not suited for the Monticello area, especially the
overflow parking lot at the Dairy Queen. There are no sanitary
facilities available at this location and also the litter that
would result from the flea market. Mr. Arthur Dorn Mall
tenant, claimed his reason for opposition to the flea market
was that it was a detriment to the existing busineos'c who
pay their fair share of taxes in the area. He also discussed
acme of the problems with the flea market that already are
.existing. Discussion then centered around the background
of a transient morchant permit and the conditions of a
transient merchant permit. Judy Osowski, of Oswki'o
Flea Market, was present and stated that his flea market-
attracts
arketattracts poople from the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, the
Dakota's, Iowa and Wisconsin. Theoe people who come to his
flea market take on lodging here in Monticello, buy their
gau and oleo their food. Mrn. Oaowoki indicated that approxi-
mately 90e of hiu buninenu in from eut of the Monticello area.
He utated that the flea market in aluo attracting business
to the businsso in the Mill, and that the tenants out at the
fhm market do pay their taxes, not. the property or real estate
taxes that ate paid by the busino• !:men Lhrmselves, but do pay
uther types of taxes. A mot ion waa marlo by Ud Schoffc r,
t,cconded by Richard Carlson to deny tho flea minket n dueal in
a R-3 zone. Thin motion was carried unanimouc,ly.
9. continuanc- of a Requirod Parkinar,, Im.,
�Dluort_B-Z. Larson.
Mi. Brad I"ioun, ropresentin Metcalf and lai t.un, ALLorney. at tad,
preacnted his rcyuout for o variance on the number of parking
upacou required on his propo.icd new additiun. Mr. Uir!:on
plea,-nled liiu dr awinq indicat i nl thi, ptupn:,d parking Irtt
which would be in connection with tho purchasing of the
additional tosidential projorty diiectly north of the lncuent
building and the relocation of tho existing City owned alley or
nlrout,in Chiu caro, to oervico the existing Pont office parking
lot. Mr. Leruon indicated to t.hr 1 fanning Cotnaiusien numbers
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that the overall design of the parking lot would be in compliance
with the Monticello parking ordinances except with five foot
green area that is required around the perimeter of the parking
lot. Mr. Larson indicated that they would like a two foot
variance on the north side of the parking lot and the northwest
portion of the parking lot. Mr. Larson indicated that with
the proposed parking lot, a total number of 23 parking spaces
would be provided, but the total number required is 28 spaces.
Mr. Rick wolfsteller indicated to Mr. Larson that the total number
required would be 31 spaces because we still have to con-
sider the 3 spaces that must be provided plus 1 per 200 square
feet of gross floor area. Rick also indicated to Mr. Larson
that the total number of compact spaces to be provided can only
be 25% of the required amount. The Planning Commission members
took into consideration the following: the overall layout and
review of the project, the conformity of that building within
that end of town, and widening of the narrow access to the Post
Office parking lot. Don Cochran made a motion, seconded by
Joyce Dowling to grant the variance on the north and south
sides required for green area around the perimeter of the parking
lot from five feet to three feet and also to grant the vari-
ance for the required amount of parking apacen from 31 to 23
parking spaces. Thin motion was carried unanimously.
ADDITIONAL INF094ATION ITEMS
At this time, member Ed Schaffer departed from the meeting at 10:08 1,.M.
1. Conditional Use Request - Monticello Assembly of God Church.
The Church was under the impression that the City of Monticello
would ho interested in purchasing their old church property
for a Senior Citizen's Center. The City has indicated to
them that they aro not interested in purchasing the property.
Also, the proposed tenant to relocate to that building who
requested a conditional use request has purchased other
property, and therefore, thin request was withdrawn altogether.
2. Proposed Amendment Rquest to the Ordinance to Allow an a
Conditional Use a Major Auto Rnpair in a 0-3 Zone.
Anderson introduced Jay Morrell, partner in a corporation
which currently owns the property next to and Including
the Rose Tire Building. This not being a public hearing,
Mr. Morrell only briefly presented his proposal for a pro-
opoctive body shop relocation on thin site, and possibly
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it could be De Boer Auto Body Shop now located on Hwy 25.
Water and sewer would be extended to this property at the
owner's expense. The developer is currently aware of the
possible conditions that may be attached to the proposed
conditional use request. Mr. Morrell indicated that he
would be present at the next regularly scheduled meeting
in September to present his final plan for approval or
denial of this conditional use for a major auto repair
in a B-3 Zone.
Proposed Conditional Use Request to Allow Two Rental
Buildings in a B-3 Zone.
Anderson received a call on Tuesday afternoon to have this
item dropped from the agenda, however, Anderson had another
informational item in its place to pass onto the Planning
Commission members and that being that the Pumpkin Patch Day
Care Center has purchased a building for relocation for its
existing facilities. Mr. Lindberg would be in at the next
regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting to request
a variance on the hard surtaced parking requirements.
Tho property he is currently Lx•ing up dated andwill also have
to meet building code requirements as to State Fire Marshall
reports.
7be speci"l Planning Comminsion meeting is tentatively
scheduled for August 22, 1983, at 6:4', 11.'4.
The next regularly aehedul(ld rn—I In') fol Lilt Plans url
Cormsission in tentaLtvely-ich,,dulerl lut ScpLembet 13, 1jb3,
at 7:30 r.M.
At 10:48, a motion was by itichord Carl::on, uuconded by Don
Cochran and unanimously carried to adjourn the meoL,ng.
All voted in favor excepL Cd Schaffer who was nut 1 -resent
at this time.
Gary Andernon
Zoning Adminiotrator
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POSSIBLE ACTION: Approving or denying of the front and rear
yard variance request and approval or denial of the number
of the parking spaces required.
REFERENCES: Enclosed is a map depicting the site plan of
the proposed addition and parking lot area noting the location
of the property.
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