Planning Commission Resolution 2024-36 (PUD Rezoning Ordinance Amendment)CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC 2024-36
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MONTICELLO RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING
ORDINANCE MODIFYING THE PROCESS FOR REZONING OF MULTI -PHASED PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
WHEREAS, the City regulates land use through its development regulations, including
subdivision and zoning ordinances which often rely on Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning;
and
WHEREAS, the City Code related to processing of PUD applications limits the adoption of PUD
rezoning ordinances for lands that are being developed under a comprehensive development
plan, but which will be constructed and approved in phases over time; and
WHEREAS, the City finds that the best interests of the City's land use goals and objectives, and
reasonable flexibility for development planning and timing, would be best served by amending
the current Code and create an alternative process for such multi -phased projects; and
WHEREAS, with the applicable Ordinance, the City would continue to retain land use control
over a project, but would allow more effective planning and cost-efficient development; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the amendments modifying the applicable
ordinances and their effect on the City's land use plans and policies; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on August 6t", 2024 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 the following Findings of Fact in
relation to the recommendation of approval:
1. The City's land use planning documents direct a balanced approach to development,
requiring adherence to high standards of use, but also recognizing the needs of the
private development market to efficiently plan for and finance that development.
2. The use of multi -phased Planned Unit Development accommodates both the City's
economic development interests, as well as its interest in quality land planning.
3. The current ordinance limitations related to timing of rezoning and PUD review
unnecessarily complicate the effective application of the PUD zoning technique.
4. The proposed amendments create a reasonable process for both the City and the
private development interests working in the community.
5. The proposed amendment details meet the intent and requirements of the applicable
zoning regulations, and are consistent with the applicable land use policies and
ordinances.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City of Monticello,
Minnesota that the Planning Commission recommends to the City Council that the proposed
zoning amendments in Ordinance No. 2024- approved, based on the findings noted herein.
ADOPTED this 6t" day of August, 2024 by the Planning Commission of the City of Monticello,
Minnesota.
MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
Paul Konsor, Chair
ATTEST:
Angela Schumarf i, C6mr6unity Development Director