Planning Commission Resolution 2020-026CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC -2020-026
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MONTICELLO RECOMMENDING APPROVAL
OF THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF KRISHNA COMMERCIAL
WHEREAS, the applicant is the applicant and prospective owner of a parcel currently platted
as Lot 2, Block 1, Jefferson Commons 3rd Addition; and
WHEREAS, the subject property is currently platted as a single parcel; and
WHEREAS, the applicant proposes to subdivide the subject parcel into two lots for the
purpose of commercial development; and
WHEREAS, the subject property is zoned B-4, Regional Business, and the proposed lots will
meet the applicable zoning requirements; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered the matter at its regular meeting on
September 1St, 2020, and the applicant and members of the public were provided the
opportunity to present information to the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has considered all of the comments and the staff
report, which are incorporated by reference into the resolution; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Monticello makes the following
Findings of Fact in relation to the recommendation of approval:
1. The proposed subdivision is consistent with the intent of the Monticello
Comprehensive Plan.
2. The proposed subdivision creates lots that will continue to meet the requirements of
the Monticello Zoning Ordinance.
3. The proposed subdivision will not create undue burdens on public systems, including
streets and utilities.
4. The commercial development of the subject parcels is feasible given common
commercial lot sizes.
5. The plat requires no new public streets or utilities, and can accommodate right-of-
way, and other public improvements in the area.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota, that the proposed plat is hereby recommended for approval, subject
to the conditions found in Exhibit Z of the staff report on the matter, as follows:
1. City Council final action on vacating the 100' utility easements in place, and
replacing them with the proposed easements on the Preliminary Plat drawing dated
08/10/20.
2. Location of the driveway curb cut at a shared access location, and appropriate zoning
approvals related to that construction.
3. The city waives the requirement for fee title property owner signature for application
(as the parcel is tax forfeit), with the condition that the applicant obtain fee title to the
property prior to filing of the final plat.
4. The applicant shall pay any required special assessment interest for prior city
improvement projects as part of the property acquisition.
5. Execution of a development agreement related to the plat development.
6. Comments/Requirements of the City Engineer and other staff, including those related
to right of way width for School Boulevard and any required easement for the
existing trail.
7. Comments and recommendations of the Planning Commission.
ADOPTED this 1St day of September, 2020, by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota.
MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
By:
Sam Murdoff, Chair
ATTEST:
Angela SCM' 7ommunity Development Director
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