Planning Commission Resolution 2024-14 (Holiday CUP - EV Charging Stations)CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC -2024-14
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR AN ACCESSORY ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION IN
A B-3, HIGHWAY BUSINESS DISTRICT
ADDRESS: 110 OAKWOOD DRIVE EAST, MONTICELLO, MN 55362
LEGAL: LOT 7, BLOCK 1, MONTICELLO TRAVEL CENTER 2"D ADDITION
PID 155-202-001070
WHEREAS, the applicant has submitted a request to amend an existing Conditional Use
Permit for an accessory electric vehicle facility as part of a vehicle fuel sales use; and
WHEREAS, the proposed charging facility would alter the existing condition by modifying
the curb line of an existing parking area, and adding charging equipment; and
WHEREAS, the proposed use would have no other expected impacts on the site; and
WHEREAS, the site is zoned Highway Business (B-3), which allows such use as an accessory
use by Conditional Use Permit; and
WHEREAS, the use would continue to be consistent with the long-term land use plan for the
City and the location, including the designation of the site for "Community Commercial"
uses; and
WHEREAS, the applicants have provided materials documenting that the proposed use
facilitate long-term use of the site for alternative fuel vehicles; and
WHEREAS, the applicants have provided materials documenting that the proposed use will
comply with the terms and standards of the zoning ordinance with the recommendations
approved by the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on May 7t", 2024 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 applicant has provided plans demonstrating that the proposed facility will be
in compliance with the standards for electric vehicle charging facilities found in
the zoning ordinance.
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC -2024-14
2. The applicant has provided plans demonstrating that the use will improve long-
term use of the site for a transition to electric vehicle use.
3. The parcel is intended for commercial uses, which is the existing and proposed
use of the property.
4. The operation of the business will not create noise, odors, visual impacts, or
other noticeable impacts on the property or the neighborhood beyond those
expected for allowed uses in the zoning district.
5. The use will improve convenience to customers and to the public, consistent
with the City's economic development objectives for commercial property.
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 approve the amendment to the Conditional Use Permit for electric vehicle charging
facilities as an accessory use, subject to the conditions identified in Exhibit Z of the Staff
report, as listed below:
1. The plans are revised to shift the location of the mechanical equipment to
meet the required 20 -foot setback from Highway 25.
2. The project is constructed per the plans provided, with incorporation of the
recommendations made by the Planning Commission and the staff report.
This CUP incorporates an approval for all 13 proposed charging sites, phased
in over time.
3. Prior to installation of additional charging stations following the first phase of
construction, the applicant shall provide a site plan demonstrating parking
supply on site meets the demand of both customer and staff parking in
addition to the spaces with charging stations. Said site plan will be subject to
review by the Community Development Department.
4. The plans are supplemented to add landscape screening consisting of
evergreen shrubs and/or trees to screen view of the mechanical equipment
from the view of Highway 25 traffic.
5. The applicant provides replacements for the two trees proposed to be
removed by the project.
6. Signage and other components related to the project meet all zoning
requirements, and are subject to permitting as required.
7. Comments and recommendations from the City's Engineering Staff.
8. Comments and recommendations of other Staff and the Planning
Commission.
ADOPTED this 7t" day of May, 2024 by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota.
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CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC -2024-14
By:
Paul Korlsor. Chair
ATTEST:
Angela Schumonl j Community Development Director