Planning Commission Resolution 2021-004CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2021-004
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A PRELIMINARY PLAT
FOR NUSS TRUCK AND EQUIPMENT ADDITION
WHEREAS, the applicant owns property along West Chelsea Road in the Otter Creek 5th and
6th Additions; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has submitted a request to plat said property into one development
parcel under a PUD; and
WHEREAS, the site is guided for industrial uses under the label Light Industrial Park (LIP)
in the City's Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the proposed PUD, along with the companion Plat, are consistent with the long-
term use and development of the property for industrial uses; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on January 5, 2021 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 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 Plat provides an appropriate means of furthering the intent of the
Comprehensive Plan for the site by putting the existing and proposed
improvements and parcels to industrial use.
2. The proposed improvements on the site under the Preliminary Plat are
consistent with the needs of the development in this location as an industrial
area.
3. The improvements will have expected impacts on public services, including
sewer, water, stormwater treatment, and traffic which have been planned to
serve the property for the development as proposed.
4.. The PUD flexibility for the project is consistent with the intent of the City's
economic development objectives, as well as with the intent of the PUD
zoning regulations.
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2021-004
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota, that the Planning Commission hereby recommends that the
Monticello City Council approves the Preliminary Plat for Nuss Trucking and Equipment
Addition, subject to the conditions listed in Exhibit Z of the staff report as follows:
l . Addition of landscaped islands or similar spaces throughout the paved area,
including at least one such island along the north boundary of the site.
2. Addition of evergreen trees screening the outdoor storage parking area on the west,
and buffer plantings on the east, all as noted in this report and consistent with city
code requirements.
3. Revised landscaping plan is submitted based on the engineered final site plan.
4. Addition of architectural enhancements to the principal building emphasizing
additional/alternative materials treatments and principal entrance. features.
5. Elimination of the westerly access point, and consolidation with the 2nd access point
as noted in the City Engineer' report.
6. Elimination of the references to barbed wire, and reliance on alternative security
measures on the property.
7. Addition of dark green or black vinyl coating on the chain link fencing, per
ordinance requirements.
8. Specification of the exterior materials for the storage/trash area to be similar to
those of the principal building.
9. Modification of the lighting plan to a maximum of 1.0 footcandles at the property
line and 25 foot tall poles.
10. Submission of a signage plan consistent with the requirements of the City's sign
ordinance.
11. The City Engineer provide comment and recommendation related to grading,
drainage and utilities.
12. Compliance with the recommendations of the City Engineer's report dated
December 17, 2020.
13. Compliance with the comments of MnDOT's plat review.
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CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2021-004
14. Comments and recommendations of other City Staff and Planning Commission.
ADOPTED this 5th day of January, 2021, by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota.
MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
ATTEST:
Angela !;'chq jnl *,Vommunity Development Director
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