Planning Commission Resolution 2024-15 (Panera CUP for Drive-through Services)CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC -2024-15
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT FOR A RESTAURANT
WITH DRIVE-THRU IN A B-4, REGIONAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
LEGAL: LOT 2, BLOCK 1, UNION CROSSINGS 2"D ADDITION
PID: 155-205-001020
WHEREAS, the applicant has submitted a request to amend an existing Conditional Use
Permit for a Planned Unit Development (PUD) to establish a restaurant with drive-thru on a
vacant parcel; and
WHEREAS, the approved PUD anticipates a variety of commercial uses, including dining
establishments; and
WHEREAS, the proposed use would have impacts on the site and PUD that were planned for
as a part of the original PUD approval; and
WHEREAS, the site is zoned Regional Business (13-4), which allows drive-thru facilities 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 "Regional Commercial" uses;
and
WHEREAS, the applicants have provided materials documenting that the proposed use
facilitate long-term use of the site and PUD for commercial uses; 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 7th, 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:
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC -2024-15
1. The applicant has provided plans demonstrating that the proposed facility will be
in compliance with the standards for drive-through restaurant facilities found in
the zoning ordinance and original PUD approvals.
2. The applicant has provided plans demonstrating that the use will improve long-
term use of the site for commercial uses.
3. The proposed facility is not expected to create traffic impacts for adjoining public
and private roadways in the area.
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 PUD for drive-through
facilities, subject to the conditions identified in Exhibit Z of the Staff report, as listed below:
1. The plans are revised to add a row of small trees or shrubs in the planting
boundary along the east side of the property.
2. Extend the median separating the drive-thru lane to discourage entering
traffic from creating conflicts with circulating traffic.
3. The project is constructed per the plans provided, with incorporation of the
recommendations made by the Planning Commission and the staff report.
4. The applicants paint exterior mechanical and related components
(particularly on the north side of the building) to match the base wall
material colors.
5. Signage and other components related to the project meet all requirements
of the Union Crossing Planned Unit Development and zoning requirements as
applicable and are subject to permitting as required.
6. Comments of the City Engineer per letter dated April 30, 2024.
7. 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.
MONTI CELLO PNNING COMMISSION
By:
Paul Konsor, Chair
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CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC -2024-15
ATTEST:
Angela SchuPVn jh,'1&,ommunity Development Director