Planning Commission Minutes 07-03-2018MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, July 311, 2018 - 6:00 p.m.
Mississippi Room, Monticello Community Center
Commissioners Present: Brad Fyle, Sam Murdoff, Marc Simpson, John Alstad, Katie
Peterson
Council Liaison Absent: Charlotte Gabler
Staff Present: Angela Schumann and Steve Grittman (NAC)
1. General Business
A. Call to Order
Brad Fyle called the meeting of the Planning Commission to order at 6:00 p.m.
B. Consideration of approving minutes
a. Regular Meeting Minutes — June 5, 2018
SAM MURDOFF MOVED TO APPROVE THE REGULAR
MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 55 2018. MARC SIMPSON
SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED, 5-0.
C. Citizen Comments
None.
D. Consideration of adding items to the agenda
None.
E. Consideration to approve agenda
N/A
2. Public Hearings
A. Public Hearing - Consideration of a request for Conditional Use Permit for
medical/dental facility in the F-1 District of the CCD —Central Community
District
Applicant: Monticello Equity Partners, LLC
Steve Grittman summarized the request for Conditional Use Permit. The applicant
would occupy an existing, multi -tenant building. The applicant is proposing to use
a vacant space in the building and has planned a future expansion inside the
building. The building is occupied by office and professional services, with their
use being dental surgery. The outside of the building would not be changed and
adequate parking is existing on the site.
Staff recommended approval of the application with conditions as indicated in
Exhibit Z.
Brad Fyle questioned the available parking. Grittman explained that the parking
exceeds the ordinance for office uses. Fyle asked if the surgical use would affect
the city sewer services. Grittman explained that it would be examined during the
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Building Permit process review. Fyle noted that there was an exit on the east wall.
Grittman explained it was likely an emergency exit with all hard surface
surrounding. The public use the north entrance for access into the building.
Brad Fyle opened the public hearing.
Cory Ritter, Monticello Equity Partners, stated that there is a door on the east side
of the property that is only for staff use. Fyle asked if any signage would be added
to the building. Ritter confirmed and stated it would be within code limits.
Hearing no further comments, the public hearing was closed.
SAM MURDOFF MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. PC -2018-0221
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A
MEDICAL/DENTAL CLINIC IN THE CCD F-1 DISTRICT, SUBJECT TO
THE CONDITIONS INCLUDED IN EXHIBIT Z. KATIE PETERSON
SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED, 5-0.
B. Public Hearing - Consideration of a request for amendment to Conditional
Use Permit for wireless communications antenna on existing
telecommunications tower in the IBC (Industrial and Business Campus)
District
Applicant: SAC Wireless for AT & T
Steve Grittman stated that the request was on an existing tower and located on the
south side of the Monticello Workforce building along 7`h Street. The applicants
are primarily looking to replace existing antennas on the structure. The antennas
are slightly larger than existing and a few other minor changes including radio
equipment are proposed being changed out. No impacts are expected with the
ground level upgrades.
Staff recommended approval of the application with conditions as indicated in
Exhibit Z.
Brad Fyle opened the public hearing.
Wendy Van Lith, SAC Wireless, confirmed the changes that are being replaced.
Hearing no comments, the public hearing was closed.
Decision 1: Resolution recommending approval of a Conditional Use Permit
to accommodate equipment changes on an existing telecommunication tower
site.
MARC SIMPSON MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION PC 2018-023
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS LISTED IN EXHIBIT Z. SAM MURDOFF
SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED, 5-0.
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C. Public Hearing - Consideration of a request for an amendment to
Conditional Use Permit for Planned Unit Development for Hi -Way Liquors
sign height and area allowances
Applicant: City of Monticello
Angela Schumann explained the staff recommendation was to table action. Staff
would like to spend additional time reviewing quotes for the sign especially with
Liquor Store staff.
Schumann noted that at a previous public hearing the past year, the sign was
noted as being property of MnDOT. Staff received confirmation from MnDOT
that the land was property of the City of Monticello.
Brad Fyle opened the public hearing.
SAM MURDOFF TABLED ACTION AND CONTINUED THE PUBLIC
HEARING TO THE AUGUST, 2018 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING.
MARC SIMPSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED, 5-0.
3. Regular Agenda
A. Consideration of the Community Development Directors Report
Angela Schumann pointed out some of the construction activity occurring in
town.
Schumann noted that a joint meeting workshop with the Planning Commission
and the City Council would occur to discuss draft CCD ordinance revisions.
4. Added Items
5. Adjournment
MARC SIMPSON MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING 6:30 P.M. KATIE
PETERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED, 5-0.
Recorder: Jacob Thunander
Approved: August 8, 2018
Attest:
Angela Schurr: =4 Lerf munity Development Director
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