Planning Commission Resolution 2021-027CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2021-027
RECOMMENDING DENIAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE
AFFORDABLE STORAGE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT REVISING THE SITE USES IN THE
AFFORDABLE STORAGE PUD ZONING DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the applicant has submitted a request to revise certain aspects of an existing
self -storage project, including the addition of outdoor storage, handling, and assembly of
individual "storage boxes"; and
WHEREAS, the site is zoned PUD, Planned Unit Development, and is subject to a previously
approved Planned Unit Development ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the proposed use and development are inconsistent with the Comprehensive
Land Use Plan designation of "Community Commercial" for the area; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendment would create impacts that are incompatible with the
adjoining single family residential neighborhood, including noise, truck and machinery
operations, and other effects; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has provided updated materials describing the changes, which are
associated with industrial uses in Monticello's land use regulations; and
WHEREAS, the uses are inconsistent with the intent and purpose of the underlying zoning
district, which is "Community Commercial", which anticipates "low -scale" commercial
activities; and
WHEREAS, the uses will create unanticipated changes to the demand for public services on
or around the site; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on August 3rd, 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 denial:
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2021-027
1. The proposed uses are inconsistent with the intent and purpose of the
Affordable Storage PUD Zoning District.
2. The proposed uses are inconsistent with the existing and future land uses in
the area in which they are located, including both the adjoining commercial
uses as well as the adjoining single family residential area.
3. The impacts of the improvements exceed those anticipated by the existing
and future land uses and cannot addressed through standard review and
ordinances as adopted.
4. The planned amendments do not meet the intent and requirements of the
applicable zoning regulations.
5. The existing storage and assembly uses related to this request for
amendment are not consistent with the terms of the approved PUD, and
must be removed from the site no later than September 30th, 2021.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE /T RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota, that the Planning Commission hereby recommends that the
Monticello City Council denies the Planned Unit Development Amendment for Affordable
Storage:
ADOPTED this 3rd day of August, 2021 by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota.
MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
Pa Konsor, Chair
ATTEST:
Angela Schuma fn,'�o)pmunity�e topment Director
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