Planning Commission Resolution 2021-034CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2021-034
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE
WEST METRO BUICK GMC PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
REVISING THE SITE AND USE IMPROVEMENTS ON THE
SUBJECT PARCEL IN THE B-3 ZONING DISTRICT
PID: 155217002010
WHEREAS, the applicant has submitted a request to construct an expansion of the current
service building for the applicant's automobile dealership; and
WHEREAS, the site is zoned B-3, Highway Commercial, and is subject to a previously
approved Planned Unit Development; and
WHEREAS, the proposed use and development are consistent with the Comprehensive Land
Use Plan designation of "Regional Commercial" for the area; and
WHEREAS, the applicant is seeking the amendment to accommodate a revised site plan and
parking accommodations for the site employees and staff; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has provided materials otherwise documenting compliance with
the terms of the applicable zoning regulations; and
WHEREAS, the uses are consistent with the intent and purpose of the B-3 zoning district;
and
WHEREAS, the uses will not create any unanticipated changes to the demand for public
services on or around the site; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on October 5t", 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 proposed uses are consistent with the intent and purpose of the B-3,
Highway Business Zoning District.
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2021-034
2. The proposed uses are consistent with the existing and future land uses in
the area in which they are located.
3. The impacts of the improvements are those anticipated by the existing and
future land uses and are addressed through standard review and ordinances
as adopted.
4. The proposed accessory building meets the intent and requirements of the
applicable zoning regulations, subject to the flexibility granted under the PUD
and the conditions attached to this PUD Amendment.
5. No impacts on public utilities or other services are foreseen as a result of the
proposed amendment.
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 Planned Unit Development for an expansion to the existing building
and related necessary site improvements, subject to the conditions listed in Exhibit Z as
follows:
1. The site plan shall be modified to specify intended off-street parking areas and
related drives aisles.
2. The applicant address, to the satisfaction of the City, the handling of increased
parking demand which may result from the addition of 2,736 square feet of new
office space included in the "Plan B" development option. This dedicated parking
should include adequate parking for employee counts under either option, and
avoid on -street parking needs.
3. The height of the two-story development option (Plan B) shall be limited to 30 feet.
4. All new site signage shall be subject to sign permit processing.
5. Issues related to site grading, drainage and utilities shall be subject to comment and
recommendation by the City Engineer.
ADOPTED this 5th day of 2021 by the Planning Commission of the City of Monticello,
Minnesota.
MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
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By:-0 11z"
Paul Konsor, Chair
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CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2021-034
ATTEST:
Angela Schu n„C mmunity Development Director