City Council Resolution 2020-09CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-09
A RESOLUTION OF THE MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL
ADOPTING AN ORDINANCE REZONING HAVEN RIDGE, A RESIDENTIAL
PLATTED PROPERTY, TO "A -O, AGRICULTURE OPEN SPACE" AND TO
66R-1, SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT"
WHEREAS, the applicant seeks to develop a previously unplatted parcel to create a
residential development and outlots to be used for a variety of public uses, as well as
reserved for future phases of the residential development; and
WHEREAS, the subject property is currently guided "Urban Reserve" in the
Monticello Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the proposed land use designation of "Places to Live" will facilitate an
attractive and viable residential project, along with public amenities; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has submitted requests to plat the property, and zone the
land consistent with the proposed plat; and
WHEREAS, subject to approvals for the land use and plat actions, and the conditions
of approval for those actions, the proposed Rezoning of Lots 1-14, Block 1 and Lots 1-13,
Block 2, together with Outlots A, B, C, and D to R-1, Single Family Residence District, is
consistent with the long-term use and development of the property for residential uses; and
WHEREAS, platted outlots will remain zoned Agriculture -Open Space until such
time as those outlots are replatted into buildable lots; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendment is consistent with the requirements of the
proposed zoning where the City considers conversion of agricultural to residential land,
subject to conditions recommended by the Planning Commission and required by the City
Council; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on July 2"d, 2019 on the
application and the applicant and members of the public were provided the opportunity to
present information to the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered all of the comments and the staff report,
which are incorporated by reference into the resolution; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Monticello makes the following Findings
of Fact in relation to the recommendation of approval:
1. The amendment provides an effective means of furthering the intent of the
Comprehensive Plan for the site by providing for the development of
residential uses in appropriate locations.
2. The proposed improvements on the site under the development plans are
consistent with the needs of the land uses in this location.
3. The improvements will facilitate the logical application of existing municipal
public services, including sewer, water, stormwater treatment which have
been planned to serve the property for the development as proposed.
4. The development plan proposed with the amendment is consistent with the
intent of the City's economic development objectives, as well as with the
intent of the City's zoning regulations.
5. The amendment provides an opportunity to support district -wide
improvements that will facilitate a variety of land uses and public spaces in
the immediate area.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota, that the Monticello City Council approves the Rezoning Ordinance
for "Haven Ridge", Ordinance No. 733,subject to annexation of the subject parcel to the City
of Monticello, and comprehensive plan amendment and final plat approval.
ADOPTED this 13th day of January, 2020, by the City Council of the City of Monticello,
Minnesota.
ATTEST:
J fill, City Administrator
MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL
By:
Brian Stumpf, Mayor
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