City Council Resolution 2023-41CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-41
A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY OF MONTICELLO APPRVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
COUNTRY CLUB MANOR SECOND ADDITION (HEADWATERS WEST)
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the applicant has received approval for the development of a parcel for
twinhome residential use; and
WHEREAS, the development approvals for the project include a Planned Unit
Development zoning district; and
WHEREAS, the project is approved and regulated to provide affordable rental units to
seniors, a component of the City's housing planning; and
WHEREAS, the City's Subdivision Ordinance requires the extension of natural gas mains
into the project area, while the applicant's twinhome unit designs will not utilize that private
utility; and
WHEREAS, the project's public financing requires that the units remain affordable rental
units under the same management for a period of at least 25 years or until the financial
obligation is met; and
WHEREAS, certain public policy encourages a phasing out of the use of natural gas as a
heating and/or appliance fuel; and
WHEREAS, if constructed with the project, the gas mains would represent an unused
utility service in the public right of way and easements; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the application for the PUD pursuant
to the regulations of the applicable ordinances and land use plans and policies, as well as the
original project intent and approvals; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on May 2nd, 2023 on the
application and the applicant and members of the public were provided the opportunity to
present information to the Planning Commission; and
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-41
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered all of the comments and the staff report and
the recommendation of the Planning Commission, which are incorporated by reference into the
resolution; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Monticello makes the following Findings of Fact in
relation to the recommendation of approval:
1. The extension of natural gas through this project is not related to serving adjoining
lands, as natural gas is already available to the surrounding area.
2. The gas mains, if constructed, would not be utilized.
3. The project, to be owned and operated as rental units for an estimated period of 25
years, ensures that no foreseeable change to the project is likely to occur that would
dictate an after -the -fact need to supply the utility.
4. If the situation arose where gas were to become a desired utility addition, the nature of
the provision of natural gas is such that it could be added with other improvements in
place, and with minimal disruption to the site.
5. The long-term future for natural gas usage is mixed, with a public policy direction
suggesting fuels such as gas may eventually be phased out.
6. The elimination of natural gas mains will not negatively impact the PUD design or
development.
7. 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.
8. The proposed development details meet the intent and requirements of the applicable
zoning regulations and are consistent with the applicable land use policies and
ordinances.
9. The proposed PUD amendment is not anticipated to negatively impact surrounding
residential properties, and instead is expected to encourage long term affordable
residential uses on the subject property.
10. Approval of the PUD will not result in the need for additional road or utility
infrastructure other than that being provided for the proposed use and should not
otherwise negatively impact the health or safety of the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Monticello, Minnesota
that the proposed amendment to the Country Club Manor Second Addition Planned Unit
Development District be approved, subject to the conditions of Exhibit Z of the staff report, as
follows:
1. Issues related to the provision of all other utility services shall be subject to
comment and recommendation by the City Engineer.
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-41
2. The applicant demonstrates compliance with all building code requirements for
heat and other services and shall be subject to City Building Department review
and approval.
3. An amendment to the Development Contract and Planned Unit Development
Agreement and/or other instrument is recorded against each individual lot
within the plat area impacted by the amendment reflecting the utility service
availability.
4. Comments and recommendations of other Staff and Planning Commission.
ADOPTED this 22nd day of May, 2023 by the City Council of the City of Monticello, Minnesota.
MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL
By:
Lloyd'�Ml girt, Mayo
ATTEST:
Je nifer -h ib r, City Clerk