City Council Resolution 2020-20CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-20
A RESOLUTION OF THE MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL
APPROVING A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT REGUIDING THE
SUBJECT PROPERTY FROM "PLACES TO SHOP" TO "PLACES TO LIVE"
WHEREAS, the applicant seeks to develop an outlot parcel to create a multifamily
residential development; and
WHEREAS, the subject property is currently guided "Places to Shop" in the
Monticello Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the proposed designation of "Places to Live" will facilitate an attractive
and viable residential project; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has submitted requests to revise the land use designation
for a portion of the property from commercial to residential, and zone the land consistent
with the proposed plat as Planned Unit Development (PUD); and
WHEREAS, the PUD rezoning incorporates a request for PUD Development Stage
review and approval; and
WHEREAS, subject to approvals for the land use and plat actions, and the conditions
of approval for those actions, the proposed Development Stage PUD is consistent with the
long-term use and development of the property for residential uses; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendment is consistent with the requirements of the
proposed zoning where the City considers conversion of commercial 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 January 7th, 2020 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:
I . The amendment provides an effective means of furthering the intent of the
Comprehensive Plan for the site by providing for the development of
multifamily 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 provide an appropriate land use in
a transitional area between existing multi -family and commercial uses.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota, that the Monticello City Council approves the Comprehensive Plan
Amendment for Monticello Business Center 81h Addition, subject to the conditions in Exhibit
Z as follows.
1. Site plan is revised to re-emphasize transition between commercial and residential
areas, and create a sense of entry into the residential portion of the project.
2. The applicants submit a Preliminary and Final Plat consistent with the requirements
of the Subdivision Ordinance, including verification that all easements and
association maintenance aspects of the mixed-use Outlot A area are addressed.
3. The site plan is revised to provide and emphasize pedestrian connections to
surrounding park and pathways locations as noted in this report.
4. Confirm attached or enclosed trash -handling, rather than a free-standing enclosure.
5. The landscaping plan is revised consistent with any changes to the site plan to
maintain plant quantities and buffering.
6. The circulation routes through the project are reviewed to ensure safe travel for
residents and commercial tenants in all areas of the project site.
7. The grading and drainage plans and building elevations are revised consistently to
preserve usable patio and green space in the south courtyard, rather than being sloped
or utilized for stormwater retention.
8. The site plan is revised to comply with the comments of the fire department staff for
circulation and public safety aspects.
9. The applicant prepare and submit signage plans that incorporate existing signage and
avoid additional freestanding sign displays.
10. The applicant prepare and submit lighting plans, including attention to existing
commercial site lighting that acknowledges the change in use and residential needs of
the property.
11. Each of the underground spaces are included in the rent set for specific units so the
parking generated by the project is not reliant on the adjacent parking for commercial
lots.
12. The applicant provides amended plans consistent with the requirements of the City
Engineer's letter, dated December 20th, 2019.
13. The applicant enters into a PUD and Plat development agreement with the final plat,
including park dedication requirements.
14. The applicant complies with additional conditions as recommended by other City
staff and Planning Commission.
ADOPTED this 27th day of January, 2020, by the City Council of the City of Monticello,
Minnesota.
ATTEST:
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,Jeff eill,� City Administrator
MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL
By: ell,�l
Brian Stumpf, Mayor
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