Planning Commission Resolution 2023-40 (Rezoning to Public Works PUD)CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2023-40
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MONTICELLO
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A ZONING AMENDMENT ESTABLISHING A PUD ZONING
DISTRICT AND REZONING THE SUBJECT PROPERTY TO SAID PUD DISTRICT: PUBLIC WORKS
FACILITY PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
PROPERTY TO BE PLATTED AS LOT 2, BLOCK 1, AND OUTLOTS A, B AND C, REDFORD
CROSSING
WHEREAS, the City of Monticello, as applicant, proposes a public works facility project on a
portion of the above captioned parcels in a proposed PUD District, known as the Public
Works Facility PUD District; and
WHEREAS, the City of Monticello has submitted a request to zone the property to a new
PUD District and accommodate said use per the City's infrastructure needs; and
WHEREAS, the City proposes to develop a portion of the property for public works facility
and other public uses, consistent with the public service needs of the City for the described
property, and is seeking amendments to create the new District, and a companion
Development Stage PUD approval per plans developed for that purpose; and
WHEREAS, the site is guided for mixed uses as Mixed Density Residential and Mixed
Neighborhood in the City's Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City is concurrently seeking a redesignation of the platted parcels related to
the proposed public works facility to Public and Institutional; and
WHEREAS, the site is considered for rezoning to PUD, Planned Unit Development District
which would control the uses and site development requirements on the property; and
WHEREAS, the PUD would be located on parcels which will contain uses that are consistent
with both the land use designation and associated zoning districts if no PUD were required;
and
WHEREAS, the accompanying Development Stage PUD is consistent with the long-term use
and development of the property for public uses; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on December 5, 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, MINNNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2023-40
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 proposed PUD provides an appropriate means of furthering the intent of the
Comprehensive Plan for the site by accommodating proposed buildings and uses
which are consistent with the goals and objectives of the Monticello
Comprehensive Plan.
2. The proposed improvements on the site under the PUD and Preliminary Plat are
consistent with the needs of the development in this location, guided and zoned
for mixed uses, which include the proposed public and future residential
development.
3. The proposed PUD creates parcels that may be utilized for the uses envisioned
by the Comprehensive Plan and any current amendments.
4. The improvements resulting from the PUD approval will have expected impacts
on public services, including sanitary sewer, water, stormwater treatment, and
traffic which have been planned to serve the property for the development as
proposed.
5. The improvements on the site facilitate appropriate development of the subject
property and are consistent with the objectives of the City's Comprehensive
Plan.
6. The PUD is consistent with the requirements of both existing and proposed
zoning requirements for such parcels and reserves the remainder of the property
for residential development, consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
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 Zoning Amendment establishing the Public Works Facility PUD District
and rezoning Lot 2, Block 1 and Outlots A, B and C of Redford Crossing to said PUD District,
subject to the conditions listed in Exhibit Z of the staff report as follows:
1. Consistency with all applicable performance standards of the Zoning and
Subdivision Ordinances, subject to those aspects of the project modified by
PUD approval.
2. Consideration of modifying parking supply to ensure adequate facilities for
operational staff and public users of the building. This may include reduction
of paved surfaces which are not needed for circulation or parking, and which
are replaced with green space.
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CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2023-40
3. Ensure pole lighting along the south boundary of the site is consistent with
the requirements for shielding both light spread and glare toward the
adjoining residential area.
4. Replacement of the Jack Pine in the south buffer area with another species
more suitable for screening and growth habit as noted in this report.
5. Consider shortening the plat and construction of Redford Lane to
accommodate flexibility in future design and development of the adjoining
Mixed Residential parcel (Lot 1).
6. Resolve encroachments on the property from existing roads and paths,
including the private cul-de-sac extending over the property line from the
manufactured home park, and address easements for these encroachments
as appropriate.
7. Compliance with the terms of the City's Engineering Staff letter dated
November 29, 2023.
8. Comments and recommendations of other Staff and Planning Commission.
ADOPTED this 511 day of December, 2023, by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota.
MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
By: . 7
Andrew Tapper, ice Chair
ATTEST:
An ela Sch a nlommunity Development Director