Planning Commission Resolution 2021-048CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2021-048
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A DEVELOPENT STAGE
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) FOR THE
TWIN PINES ADDITION PUD DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the applicant seeks to subdivide and develop a previously platted outlot to
create a multifamily residential development and an outlot to be reserved for future
commercial uses; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has submitted requests zone the land consistent with the
proposed plat to a PUD zoning district; and
WHEREAS, the PUD rezoning incorporates a request for PUD Development Stage review and
approval; and
WHEREAS, subject to approvals for the land use and plat actions, the proposed
Development Stage PUD is consistent with the long-term use and development of the
property for residential uses; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Development Stage PUD is consistent with the requirements of
the proposed zoning, subject to conditions recommended by the Planning Commission and
required by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on December 7th, 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 PUD provides an effective means of furthering the intent of the
Comprehensive Plan designation of the site as Commercial -Residential Flex
by providing for the development of multifamily and commercial uses in
appropriate locations.
2. The proposed improvements on the site under the PUD are consistent with
the needs of the development in this location.
CITY OF MONTICELLO
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3. The improvements will facilitate the logical application of existing municipal
public services, including sewer, water, stormwater treatment which have
been planned to serve the property for the development as proposed.
4. The PUD is consistent with the intent of the City's economic development
objectives, as well as with the intent of the City's zoning regulations.
5. The PUD provides an opportunity to support district -wide and common
improvements that will facilitate a variety of land uses and public spaces in
the immediate area.
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 Development Stage PUD for Twin Pines PUD District, subject to the
conditions listed in Exhibit Z of the staff report as follows:
1. Site plan additions are made per the staff report (primarily signage and sign
monumentation) to reinforce the entry and circulation to the residential area.
2. The Preliminary and Final Plat are found consistent with the requirements of the
Subdivision Ordinance, including verification that all easements and association
maintenance aspects of the mixed -use Outlot A area are addressed.
3. The Preliminary and Final plat shall include all easements, including perimeter
easements per the direction of the City Engineer.
4. The applicant is required to supply a cross -parking agreement with the adjacent
office building over Outlot A. Submittal of association and/or common area
easement documents is required. The documents shall be subject to the review and
comment of the City Attorney.
5. Each of the underground parking spaces are included in the rent set for specific
units.
6. The property owner submit the required petition for vacation of drainage and utility
easements over Outlot A, to be re-established on the plat per the City Engineer's
direction.
7. The approved PUD provides attached or internal trash handling, rather than the
detached trash enclosure area per a revised building plan and narrative.
8. The landscaping plan is revised consistent with any changes to the site plan to
maintain plant quantities and buffering.
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9. The circulation routes through the project are reviewed to ensure safe travel for
residents and commercial tenants in all areas of the project site, including
directional signage related to discouraging traffic through the veterinary office
building to the west.
10. The grading and drainage plans are revised to preserve usable patio and green space
in the south courtyard, rather than being sloped or utilized for stormwater
retention.
11. The site plan is revised to comply with the comments of the fire department staff for
code compliance, circulation and public safety aspects.
12. The applicant prepare and submit signage plans that incorporate existing signage,
provide for consolidated entrance monument signage and avoid additional
freestanding sign displays.
13. The applicant prepare and submit lighting plans, including attention to existing
commercial site lighting that acknowledges the change in use and residential needs
of the property.
14. The applicant provides amended plans consistent with the requirements of the City
Engineer's letter, dated December 2nd, 2021.
15. The applicant enters into a PUD and Plat development agreement at the time of final
plat.
16. The applicant complies with additional conditions as recommended by other City
staff and Planning Commission.
ADOPTED this 7th day of December, 2021, by the Planning Commission of the City of Monticello,
Minnesota.
MONTICELL)LANNING COMMISSION
By:
Paul Konsor, Chair
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CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2021-048
ATTEST:
Angela Scl fur'ra�rl Community Development Director