Planning Commission Minutes 11-05-2018 (Joint Meeting)MINUTES
JOINT CITY COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING
Tuesday, November 511, 2018 — 5:00 p.m.
Mississippi Room, Monticello Community Center
City Council Present: Brian Stumpf, Jim Davidson, Bill Fair, Charlotte Gabler, Lloyd
Hilgart
Commissioners Present: Brad Fyle, Marc Simpson, John Alstad, Katie Peterson
Staff Present: Angela Schumann, Steve Grittman (NAC), Ron Hackenmueller,
Shibani Bisson (WSB), Matt Leonard, Tom Pawelk, Jennifer
Schreiber, Rachel Leonard, Jim Thares
1. Call to Order
Brad Fyle called the Joint Meeting of the City Council/Planning Commission to order at
5:00 p.m.
2. Agenda
Consideration of request for concept stage planned unit development
submittal for a proposed recreational vehicle dealership.
Steve Grittman stated that the proposal was for a Planned Unit Development to
accommodate a recreational vehicle dealership in Groveland Addition - B-3
District. The site is proposed to be subdivided into two parcels, with one serving
as a large outlot for future development opportunities. The proposal also includes
eliminating an anticipated pathway connection from the residential area to
Chelsea Road and to rely on current infrastructure. The proposed development
would be on the east lot of the proposed plat. The applicant was seeking a PUD to
allow flexibility between site and building size ratio. The site proposal was for an
18,000 square foot building with recreational vehicles around the perimeter of the
site. A current berm exists on the site and the applicant proposes enhancing the
area with by continuing the landscaping that is seen at Affordable Storage. Staff
encouraged the applicant to orient the front entrance towards Chelsea Road. It
was noted that the boards may want to discuss the building materials and roofline.
Staff also encouraged the developer to work with the City to maximize the
building visibility. Lighting was noted as a potential issue with being adjacent to
residential. More information access and circulation and signage would be
necessary if the developer decides to move forward with plans.
Scott Kunz, DSB Lake Region RVs, stated that they would orient the building
towards Chelsea Road. He noted the large size of travel trailers, but was open to
working with City on orienting the trailers most appropriately. He also stated that
the building size was determined by an average of what the developer and the
City wanted. Repair of RVs would not be done at this site and store closing would
be before dark. John Kinghorn explained the proposed building materials and said
the front three sides of the building would be prominently glass. More detailed
plans would be provided at a future stage.
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Brad Fyle asked about a proposed timeline. It was noted a spring construction,
with an estimated completion in September or October, 2019.
Brian Stumpf asked if the short side of the building would be facing residential.
The developer confirmed. Shawn Weinand stated that no garage doors would face
Chelsea or residential.
Charlotte Gabler asked if the site would be mainly blacktop. It was confirmed that
curb and gutter would be placed.
Brian Stumpf asked if the developer would consider breaking up south elevation
that residents would see.
Lloyd Hilgart asked what style of RV's they would sell. It was noted that most of
them would be towable. Hilgart asked about stormwater. The developer
confirmed that it water would run east to west. The applicant provided an
alternative site plan to the board, showing a 10 foot buffer to the property line to
provide an access for fork lift. Hilgart asked about snow removal. Weinand noted
that the snow storage on east side of the lot.
Jim Davidson asked if fencing would be provided similar to recent developments
of Affordable Storage and Camping World. Grittman stated that if there is fencing
proposed, that it would be recommended to match what is along that corridor. The
developer stated if fencing was requested by the City Council, they would match
what is seen at neighboring developments.
Brad Fyle asked that the building be dressed up for the proposed size of structure.
Sam Murdoff asked if any other components (besides building size) of the
proposed plan would make it fall under the PUD status. The developer declined.
Murdoff asked if they could increase their building 2,000 square feet to meet the
Zoning Ordinance. The applicant explained their reasons for the proposed
building and noted unbuildable parts of the parcel such as the berm that affected
the size.
Marc Simpson asked if there was any need for turning lanes on Chelsea Road.
Brad Fyle took public comments.
Lighting, noise, and building appearance was a concern of several residents. The
developer explained no PA systems would be used and added lighting would be
provided primary in the front part of the site. It was asked if lighting would be on
the building itself. Kinghorn stated that if lighting was provided, it would be cast
downward per City ordinance. A resident asked if there would be effects on home
values after the development.
Brian Stumpf reminded residents that the area was zoned B-3 before any
residential development occurred near the proposed site.
The applicant intended to submit a formal application by December 3. Angela
Schumann noted that public hearing notices would be sent to properties within
350 feet.
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Keith Burnham, Affordable Storage, noted concerns with buffering, fencing,
snow removal, and outdoor storage.
3. Adjournment
JOHN ALSTAD MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 5:53 P.M. SAM
MURDOFF SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED, 10-0.
Recorder: Jacob Thunander 9r
Approved: December 4, 2018
Attest: L ��
Angela Schum munity Development Director
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