Planning Commission Resolution 2023-23 (Commercial Animal Kennel Ordinance Amd.)CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2023-23
A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS
TO SECTIONS 153.012, 153.090 AND 153.091 OF THE MONTICELLO ZONING ORDINANCE
RELATING TO REGULATIONS GOVERNING
ANIMAL KENNELS/BOARDING (COMMERCIAL) AND OTHER ANIMAL -RELATED ZONING
ORDINANCES
WHEREAS, the City finds that regulation of household animal -related land uses is
important to manage the potential effects of such uses on the community; and
WHEREAS, the changes to the care and services provided for household animals and
appropriate municipal regulations of this use will help protect public health and safety; and
WHEREAS, the current city ordinances require additional clarification to provide
necessary land use allowances and regulations for such uses; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on August 1st, 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 provide the ability to properly address changing
commercial animal care and service uses.
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 /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 proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance.
ADOPTED this 1st day of August, 2023 by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota.
ATTEST:
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2023-23
MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
By:
Paul nsor, Chair
unity Development Director