Planning Commission Minutes 12-05-2017MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday December 5th, 2017 - 6:00 p.m.
Mississippi Room, Monticello Community Center
Commissioners Present: John Alstad, Brad Fyle, Sam Murdoff, Marc Simpson, Katie Peterson
Council Liaison Present: Charlotte Gabler
Staff Present: Angela Schumann, Steve Grittman (NAC), John Rued
1. General Business
A. Call to On -der
Brad Fyle called the regular meeting of the Planning Cornmission to order at 6:00
p.m.
B. Consideration of approving minutes
a. Regular Meeting Minutes —November 6"', 2017
MARC SIMPSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE REGULAR
MEETING MINUTES FROM NOVEMBER 6TH, 2017. JOHN
ALSTAD SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED, 5-0.
C. Citizen Comments
None.
D. Consideration of adding items to the agenda
Brad Fyle asked to add an item from a previous email from Council Liaison
Charlotte Gabler.
2. Public Hearings
A. Continued Public Hearing — Consideration of a request to amend the
Monticello Zoning Ordinance Chapter 5, Section 1, Table 5-1 Uses by
District, Chapter 5, Section 2 — Use Specific Standards and Chapter 5,
Section 3 — Accessory Use Standards for allowable principal and accessory
uses in Commercial/Business zoning districts
Applicant: City of Monticello
Angela Schumann explained that the Planning Commission had discussed this
item at the previous two Planning Commission meetings. At the last meeting,
Schumann suggested tabling action to allow time to discuss the proposed
amendments to the zoning ordinance with two property owners. Schumann briefly
reviewed the proposed amendments to the zoning ordinance, stating that the goals
of the amendments were to increase jobs and tax base.
One additional amendment was suggested to include offices as a permitted use in
the B-3 District. This would allow offices in all business zoning districts.
Schumann followed up with Brad Fyle's request, from the previous meeting, for
additional information about retail commercial uses. She stated that staff was
proposing two categories for uses for retail commercial: under 10,000 square feet
and over 10,000 square feet. Under the proposed changes, a conditional use
permit would be required for a facility over 10,000 square feet in the B-2 District
and permitted in the remaining business zoning districts.
Sam Murdoff asked if it needed to be clarified that the square footage applies to
building footprint for retail commercial uses. Schumann confirmed that it could
be clarified.
Katie Peterson asked if the change for self -storage was in response to the recent
development of a facility on Chelsea Road. Schumann explained that there has
been a lot of inquiries and demand for self -storage facilities and that the City
needs to be thoughtful on the location of these facilities. Schumann noted the
importance of thinking about outdoor storage, lights, and site circulation
particularly if proposed next to residential. By allowing uses conditionally, staff
and boards would have time to review the proposals.
Brad Fyle opened the public hearing. Hearing no comments, the public hearing
was closed.
SAM MURDOFF MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION PC -2017-037
RECOMMENDING ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 6XX FOR
AMENDMENT TO MONTICELLO ZONING ORDINANCE CHAPTER 5,
SECTION 1, TABLE 5-1 USES BY DISTRICT AND CHAPTER 5, SECTION 2
— USE SPECIFIC STANDARDS AND RELATED SECTIONS AND THE
ADDITION TO CLARIFY COMMERCIAL RETAIL USES APPLIES TO
BUILDING SIZE. MARC SIMPSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION
CARRIED, 5-0.
B. Public Hearing — Consideration of a request for Comprehensive Plan
Amendment to re -guide subiect parcels from "Places to Shop" to "Places to
Live", Amendment to the Official Monticello Zoning May for Rezoning from
B-2 (Limited Business) District and B-3 (Highway Business) District to
Planned Unit Development, Development Stage Planned Unit Development,
and Preliminary Plat for Erickell Townhomes for a nine unit townhome
development
Applicant: Scott Builders, Inc.
Angela Schumann stated that staff received a request by the applicant to table
action on their application and continue the public hearing to the January Planning
Commission Meeting. It is staff's understanding that the applicant is in discussion
about their site proposal based on concerns and staff input.
Brad Fyle opened the public hearing.
Carla and Larry Hunt, owners of Hawk's Sport's Bar, noted their concern for
rezoning the property behind their facility. Carla Hunt noted the amount of noise
and exterior lighting generated on their site and concerns future residents of the
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townhomes may have if the development occurred. Hawk's has been established
since the 1960's. Larry Hunt noted concerns with the restriction of activities that
occur at Hawks due to the proximity of residential.
MARC SIMPSON MOVED TO CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON
THE REQUESTS AND TO TABLE ACTION ON A RECOMMENDATION
FOR DECISION TO THE JANUARY REGULAR MEETING OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION. JOHN ALSTAD SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION CARRIED, 5-0.
C. Public Hearing — Consideration to review for adoption the 2018 Monticello
Official Zoning Map
Applicant: City of Monticello
Angela Schumann stated that the City Attorney recommends that the Planning
Commission recommend adoption of the zoning map each year that is reflective
of the rezoning actions that were approved from the past year.
One correction to the zoning map was to the Mills Fleet Farm PUD boundary
which accidently included an additional parcel.
Brad Fyle opened the public hearing. Hearing no comments, the public hearing
was closed.
Charlotte Gabler asked if the flood map may change following the confirmation
from FEMA. Schumann confirmed.
Schumann noted to the Planning Commission that Exhibit A of the proposed
ordinance would be corrected to adequately reflect the correct ordinance number.
SAM MURDOFF MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. PC -2017-038
RECOMMENDING THE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 6XX FOR THE
2017 CITY OF MONTICELLO OFFICIAL ZONING MAP, INCLUDING
SHORELAND/FLOODPLAIN COMPANION MAP, BASED ON THE
FINDINGS IN SAID RESOLUTION. JOHN ALSTAD SECONDED THE
MOTION. MOTION CARRIED, 5-0.
3. Regular- Agenda
A. Consideration of a recommendation for 2018 Planning Commission
appointments and 2018 Planning Commission Officers
Decision 1: Appointment of Commissioners
MARC SIMPSON MOVED TO RECOMMEND THE APPOINTMENT OF
COMMISSIONER ALSTAD AND COMMISSIONER MURDOFF FOR A NEW
THREE-YEAR TERM ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION. KATIE
PETERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED, 5-0.
Decision 2: Election of Officers
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MARC SIMPSON MOTION TO RECOMMEND THE APPOINTMENT OF
COMMISSIONER BRAD FYLE AS CHAIR FOR 2018 AND
COMMISSIONER SAM MURDOFF AS VICE CHAIR FOR 2018, WITH
STAFF REPRESENTATIVES APPOINTED AS SECRETARY. JOHN
ALSTAD SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED, 5-0.
B. Consideration of 2018 Workplan Development and Adoption
Angela Schumann noted that the Planning Commission met prior for a Special
Meeting to discuss the 2018 workplan.
The proposed 2018 statement was read by Schumann.
The focus of the workplan would be on the comprehensive plan (specifically the
chapters of general, land use, transportation, parks and pathways, and economic
development) and the zoning ordinance. Research and city department update
topics (completed as time allows) were also proposed for 2018.
SAM MURDOFF MOVED TO ADOPT THE 2018 PLANNING COMMISSION
WORKPLAN AS PREPARED. KATIE PETERSON SECONDED THE
MOTION., MOTION CARRIED, 5-0.
C. Consideration of the Community Development Directors Report
Angela Schumann stated that an update on council action on commission
recommendations was provided in the report.
Schumann also noted that the downtown implementation workshop summary
would be provided at the next director's update. Also, a public meeting for the
next downtown zoning work group would be held on Thursday, January 11 ' at 7
a.m. Comments would be provided as the work progresses.
4. Added Items
Brad Fyle added a comment about the downtown implementation meeting. Charlotte
Gabler requested that the Planning Commission RSVP if requested at meetings. Fyle also
suggested having ample notice for these meetings.
5. Adjournment
SAM MURDOFF MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 6:37 PM. JOHN
ALSTAD SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED, 5-0.
Recorder: Jacob Thunander I—
Approved: January 2nd, 2018 ,-
Attest:
Angela Schu(nan#�Co*unity Development Director
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