Planning Commission Minutes 01-02-2018MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday January 2nd, 2018 - 6:00 p.m.
Mississippi Room, Monticello Community Center
Commissioners Present: Brad Fyle, Sam Murdoff, Marc Simpson, John Alstad, Katie
Peterson
Council Liaison Present: Charlotte Gabler
Staff Present: Angela Schumann, Steve Grittman (NAC), John Rued
1. General Business
A. Call to Order
Brad Fyle called the meeting of the Monticello Planning Commission to order at
6:00 p.m.
B. Consideration of approving minutes
a. Special Meeting Minutes — December 5th, 2017
SAM MURDOFF MOVED TO APPROVE THE SPECIAL
MEETING MINUTES FROM DECEMBER 5TH, 2017. MARC
SIMPSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED, 5-0.
b. Regular Meeting Minutes — December 5th, 2017
MARC SIMPSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE REGULAR
MEETING MINUTES FROM DECEMBER 5TH, 2017. SAM
MURDOFF SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED, 5-0.
C. Citizen Comments
None.
D. Consideration of adding items to the agenda
None.
2. Public Hearings
A. Continued Public Hearing — Consideration of a request for Comprehensive
Plan Amendment to re -guide subject parcels from "Places to Shop" to
"Places to Live", Amendment to the Official Monticello Zoning Map 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 the applicant has asked the Planning Commission to
table action on their item. The applicant has not indicated a firm timeline to bring
forward the application for review. Staff would republish and re -notice once a
revised application has been received.
Brad Fyle opened the public hearing. Hearing no comments, the public hearing
was closed.
SAM MURDOFF MOVED TO TABLE ACTION PER THE APPLICANT'S
REQUEST. MARC SIMPSON SECONDED THE ACTION. MOTION
CARRIED, 5-0.
B. Public Hearing — Consideration of a request for Conditional Use Permit for
an approximately 780 square foot residential detached Accessory Use
Structure — Maior in an R-1 (Single -Family Residence) District
Applicant: James and Erica Witzmann
Angela Schumann stated that the applicant is proposing to construct a second
garage on their property located at 9763 River Forest Drive. The detached garage
would be approximately 780 square feet in area and located in their rear yard.
A conditional use permit is required because the proposed garage and the existing
attached garage exceed the principal building footprint. The size limitations can
be increased to 1500 square feet with conditional use permit with meeting the
requirements outlined in the code.
The applicant indicated in their application that the structure would be used for
boating and lawn equipment. Schumann stated that the project would consume
less than 10 percent of their rear yard, but noted a dip in the topography. The
applicant would meet the minimum requirements for setbacks. The applicant has
indicated that they would roof and side the structure similar to the home.
Staff recommended approval of the application with conditions identified in
Exhibit Z.
Brad Fyle asked about the side yard setback. Schumann stated that detached
structures must set back six feet from any property line and any structure on the
property. Schumann also noted that structures cannot be placed in drainage and
utility easements.
Fyle also asked about access to the proposed structure. Schumann stated that it
appeared there would be significant space for access to the structure.
Brad Fyle opened the public hearing and invited the applicant to speak first.
Fyle asked if access would remain on the site. James Witzmann confirmed.
Marc Simpson asked if the applicant planned on running electric to the facility.
Witzmann explained that eventually he would like to set up electricity for
lighting.
Sam Murdoff asked if the applicant's back yard was fenced. Witzmann stated that
the neighbor has an existing fence along the adjacent site of the proposed facility.
There is also a fence in the rear yard along the hill where the topography slopes
down. Murdoff also asked how far back the fence was located. Witzmann stated
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that the structure would be ten to fifteen feet in front of the rear fence and
approximately sixty feet from the house.
Dick Van Allen, 6448 River Mill Drive, asked what provisions would be made for
downhill rainwater and for erosion of the soil. Brad Fyle stated that the City
Engineer would be looking into this. Another consideration Van Allen asked
about was about parking of vehicles and equipment outside of the facility. Lastly,
Van Allen asked for the height of the proposed structure. Schumann explained
that the City requires a six foot drainage and utility easement on either side of the
property line or twelve feet in total and it requires a swale for drainage purposes.
In addition, there is a thirty foot drainage and utility easement in the rear of the
property that should manage the drainage for any structure on the property.
Schumann also stated the Engineering and Building Department would review
during building permit review for any issues. Schumann also said that the City's
ordinance for parking is strict on location and surface. Schumann believed that for
any vehicle to be parked outside of the detached accessory structure, it would
need to be on a surface. Lastly, Schumann explained that the structure could not
be taller than fifteen feet at the middle of the gable end.
Hearing no further comments, the public hearing was closed.
Decision 1. Conditional Use Permit for Accessory Use Structure — Major in
an R-1 District
SAM MURDOFF MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. PC 2018-001
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR
A PROPOSED APPROXIMATELY 780 SQUARE FOOT STRUCTURE,
SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS IN EXHIBIT Z, AND BASED ON
FINDINGS IN SAID RESOLUTION. JOHN ALSTAD SECONDED THE
MOTION. MOTION CARRIED, 5-0.
EXHIBIT Z
James and Erica Witzmann
Conditional Use Permit for Accessory Building — Major
9763 River Forest Drive
1. Accessory building space is to be utilized solely for the storage of residential personal
property of the occupant of the principal dwelling, and no accessory building space is to
be utilized for commercial purposes.
2. The accessory building shall be constructed to be similar to the principal building in
architectural style and building materials.
3. The accessory building shall not exceed 15' in height as required by ordinance.
4. Access to the structure will remain on the property.
5. Final location of the proposed structure is subject to the Building Official's
recommendation as related to the rear yard slope.
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6. Survey staking of property lines and setbacks will be required at building permit to verify
6' side yard setback requirement; a new certificate of survey including the proposed
improvements may be required to verify property lines and setback.
7. Grading and drainage is subject to the comment of the City Engineer.
8. Compliance with the comments of other staff and Planning Commission.
C. Public Hearing — Consideration of a reauest to amend the Monticello
Comprehensive Plan, Chapter 5 - Parks, to include as an appendix item the
Sidewalks & Trails Pathway Connection map.
Applicant: City of Monticello
Angela Schumann explained that the map was a more detailed map for pathway
connections than included with the Comprehensive Plans Park and Pathway Plan
or Transportation Plan. The map provides detail on proposed connections within
the overall pathway system. Schumann stated that if the Planning Commission
chooses to accept the map, it would be an implementation guide for aiding the
Planning and Parks Commission on future proposals.
Schumann reviewed the process for developing the map. She said that staff
reviewed the previous map to ensure all pathways and sidewalks existed on the
map. The second step was to work with various city staff and boards to detail
missing connections, sections, or loops. Each segment was prioritized using a
specific set of criteria.
The connections located on the map were intended to close gaps in the system,
provide needed connections to community assets, provide recreational amenities,
and support safety and functionality of connections.
City staff also gathered community comments during the annual Walk `N Roll
event. This information was considered when prioritizing the connections.
Schumann explained that the Parks Commission reviewed the preliminary
connection map and would also review the map following the Planning
Commission's recommendation. It was noted that the City Council reviewed the
preliminary map at a special meeting, but would review at a future meeting for
discussion.
Schumann stated that staff were not proposing to amend the comprehensive plan
to include the connection plan in case that segments needed to be changed.
Brad Fyle asked why some colored areas were wider on the map. Schumann
stated that it might be a function of the line work.
Charlotte Gabler asked if the County was planning on completing pathways on
County Road 39. Schumann added that they could reference other planning
documents on the map and that the County shows an off-road path on their long
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term plan. Gabler asked if Fenning Avenue would also be a consideration of a
connection. Schumann stated that in discussions with the County about Fenning
Avenue, the County would reconstruct the road, but that the City would need to
construct any trails. Gabler also asked about connections to Bertram Chain of
Lakes Regional Park. Schumann confirmed multiple short and long term plans to
connect to the park.
Schumann also added on east County Road 39, that the County Park
Administrator was looking long term at Mississippi River Regional Trail being a
Legacy designation.
Schumann noted that the majority of collector routes running east and west
include pathway or sidewalk on both sides of the street.
Brad Fyle opened the public hearing. Hearing no comments, the public hearing
was closed.
SAM MURDOFF MOVED TO ACCEPT THE PATHWAY CONNECTIONS
MAP AS A GUIDE FOR FUTURE PATHWAY CONNECTIONS. KATIE
PETERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED, 5-0.
3. Regular Agenda
A. Consideration of the Community Development Directors Report
Angela Schumann provided the Community Development Directors report. She
reminded the Planning Commission of the Downtown Zoning Committee meeting
that would be held next week.
Schumann added that in discussions with the Chair, a planning tour would be
completed in February. More details would be sent out to the Planning
Commission soon.
4. Added Items
None.
5. Adjournment
MARC SIMPSON MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 6:37 P.M. SAM
MURDOFF SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED, 5-0.
Recorder:
Approved:
Attest:
Jacob Thunander r
Angela Schumann, Community Development Director