Planning Commission Resolution 2023-04 (Zoning Ordinance Amd. - Various Sections)CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2023-04
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MONTICELLO
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO
THE MONTICELLO ZONING ORDINANCE, VARIOUS SECTIONS
WHEREAS, City staff has identified zoning ordinance language that raises concerns
over clarity and applicability in various sections and subsections; and
WHEREAS, City staff has further identified zoning district, finishing and use
standards which require amendment to address changing conditions and conformity to the
City's goals and policies as identified in the Monticello 2040 Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, City staff has proposed an amendment to the zoning ordinance intended
to address those concerns, and to propose amendments to the district, finishing and use
standards to further consistency with the Monticello 2040 Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the amendments would add to the readability of the subject ordinance
sections, increase conformity with the intent of the zoning ordinance and Monticello 2040
Comprehensive Plan generally: and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on January 3rd, 2023 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 Zoning Ordinance amendment provides an appropriate means of
furthering both the intent and the specific goals and policies for land use in
the Monticello 2040 Comprehensive Plan.
2. The proposed amendments eliminate concerns over applicability and
imprecise language.
4. The proposed amendment is expected to have no negative impacts on
municipal public services.
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 approves the Zoning Ordinance amendment, based on the findings
listed above.
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2023-04
ADOPTED this 3rd day of January, 2023 by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota.
MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
By: � (9'-�
Andrew Tapper, Vice��
ATTEST:
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Angela Schu n UommunityfDevelopment Director
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