Planning Commission Resolution 2023-06 (EV and Alternative Fuel Sales Accessory Use Ord. Amd.)CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2023-06
A RESOLUTION RECOMMEDING APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS
TO SECTIONS 153.012, 153.091, AND 153.092 OF THE MONTICELLO ZONING ORDINANCE
RELATING TO REVISIONS TO REGULATIONS GOVERNING
VEHICLE FUEL SALES AND ALTERNATIVE FUELS
WHEREAS, the City finds that regulation of vehicle fuel sales is important to manage
the potential effects of alternative fuels and emerging technology on the community; and
WHEREAS, the provision of options for alternative fuels for motor vehicles is an
important environmental consideration, necessary for long-term development and
efficiency; and
WHEREAS, the changes to motor vehicle fueling, and appropriate municipal
regulations of this use, will help protect public health and safety; and
WHEREAS, the current city ordinances address traditional petroleum based fuels
only; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on February 7th, 2023 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
managing land use throughout the community.
3. The proposed amendments ensure environmental protection and the ability to
properly address changing fuel and vehicle technologies.
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 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 proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance.
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2023-06
ADOPTED this 7t" day of February, 2023 by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota.
MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
By:
Paul Konsor, Chair
ATTEST:
Angela Schumann, O*y iuAity Development Director
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