Planning Commission Resolution 2021-030CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2021-030
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO THE
ZONING ORDINANCE RELATING EXTRACTION OF MINERALS IN THE B-3 AND B-4
COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
WHEREAS, the City finds that regulation of mineral extraction is important to manage the
potential effects of mining on surrounding property; and
WHEREAS, use and recovery of aggregate materials is an important environmental
consideration, necessary for urban development and efficiency in public infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, provision of the ability to extract minerals in commercial areas prior to, or as a
part of, public construction projects will help protect public health and safety; and
WHEREAS, the current city ordinances allow extractive activities only in industrial districts,
despite the natural location and geographic distribution of the resources; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on August 3rd, 2021 on the
application 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. Changes to the ordinance are necessary to ensure reasonable regulations.
2. Establishing the proposed regulations is consistent with the City's goals for
development in key areas.
3. The proposed amendments ensure recovery or valuable resources in the
development in the development of public infrastructure.
4. The proposed amendments provide reasonable regulation of the issue to ensure
that common elements of the activity are addressed and managed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE ITRESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City of Monticello,
Minnesota, that the Planning Commission hereby recommends that the Monticello City
Council approves the proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance.
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2021-030
ADOPTED this 3rd day of August, 2021 by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota.
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Paul Konsor, Chair
ATTEST:
Angela Schumagnj �or�munity Development Director
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