City Council Resolution 2024-81CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 2024-81
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MONTICELLO APPROVING A
FINAL PLAT AND DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT FOR BIG RIVER 445 SECOND ADDITION
WHEREAS, the applicant is seeking a Final Plat for a portion of a multi -phased
commercial project, currently vacant land described as Outlot A of the Big River 445 plat; and
WHEREAS, the proposed plat would consist of development opportunity for a multiple -
building commercial retail center as an allowed use in the proposed Big River 445 Planned Unit
Development zoning district; and
WHEREAS, the plat creates a dedication for public easements, and makes provision for
private streets along with drainage and utilities which will serve various phases of the plat area;
and
WHEREAS, the subject parcels will be consistent with requirements of the City's
Subdivision and Zoning Ordinance requirements under the applicable PUD zoning standards;
and
WHEREAS, the subject property will be developed under the requirements of the
Monticello Comprehensive Plan, which designate the land use for the property as Regional
Commercial uses; and
WHEREAS, the proposed plat will continue to be subject to future reviews for
Development Stage PUD and Final Stage PUD and amendment to PUD prior to allowances for
construction on any of the lots in the plat; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the application for the Final Plat pursuant to
the regulations of the applicable ordinances and land use plans and policies; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered all of the comments and the staff report,
which are incorporated by reference into the resolution, and make the following Findings of
Fact in relation to the recommendation of approval:
1. The proposed uses are consistent with the intent and purpose of the PUD, Big River
Planned Unit Development District.
2. The proposed uses will be consistent with the existing and future land uses in the area in
which they are located, including the Monticello Comprehensive Plan.
3. The impacts of the improvements are those anticipated by the existing and future land
uses and are addressed through standard review and ordinances as adopted.
4. The proposed plat is consistent in scope and design with the approved Preliminary Plat
for the subject property, and accommodates additional public and private
improvements, including streets, utilities, and stormwater controls that ensure the
project will continue to be consistent with the City's long-term public service
infrastructure.
5. The proposed plat accommodates reasonable extensions of development and
infrastructure to serve other undeveloped property in the area.
6. The proposed access and development details meet the intent and requirements of the
applicable zoning and subdivision regulations, and are consistent with the applicable
land use policies and ordinances, including policies of both MnDOT and Wright County.
7. As a property which has been designated for such uses for many years, the proposed
plat is not anticipated to negatively impact surrounding residential properties.
8. Approval of the plat will not result in the need for additional road or utility
infrastructure other than that being provided by and for the proposed use, and should
not otherwise negatively impact the health or safety of the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Monticello that the
proposed Final Plat of Big River 445 Second Addition be approved, subject to the conditions of
Exhibit Z of the staff report, as follows:
1. Developer has provided an executed and recorded declaration of easements,
covenants and restrictions against all of the Property, providing for shared access to
the private street and common sidewalks which extend to Chelsea Road, and the
management and maintenance of common property including stormwater, utilities,
signage, landscaping, and easements for Lot 1 through 6, Block 1 of Big River 445
Second Addition, which is subject to the review of the City Attorney as it relates to the
Second Addition.
2. Development Stage/Final Stage PUD and amendment to the PUD shall be required for
remaining proposed development parcels within the plat of Big River 445 Second
Addition, as they may be configured at the time of application for PUD review.
3. The applicant shall continue to abide by the approvals and conditions required by the
terms of the Final PUD granted for Big River 445, phase I, including the construction of
the private street and public utilities within that private street, and other requirements.
4. Permits for construction within the Big River 445 Second Addition shall be granted at
the direction of the City Engineer as related to the completion and inspection of the
public utilities.
5. Future phases of the Second Addition PUD shall be reviewed for additional site
amenities, including seating, walking and rest areas as required by the original Big River
445 approvals.
6. Execution and recording of a development contract governing the plat in accordance
with the standard requirements of the City Ordinance and the additional requirements
noted in the report.
7. As required by the City Attorney, a legal document shall be executed and recorded with
the final plat providing for the cross parking between Lots 1 though 6, Block 1 of the Big
River 445 Second Addition, and incorporating Lots 1 and 2 of Big River 445, in a form to
be approved by the City.
8. Amend as needed the previously recorded stormwater maintenance agreement
providing for common and shared use of the proposed stormwater maintenance
facilities on Lot 5 of the plat, which will be constructed with the first phase of
development within the plat, including those public easements required by the City
Engineer.
9. Amend as needed the previously recorded encroachment agreement for drive aisles or
parking in public drainage and utility easement areas.
10. Compliance with the terms and comments of the City's Engineering Department on
final construction plans.
11. Continued compliance with the comments of the Wright County Highway Engineer's
Department and the comments of MnDOT.
12. Comments and recommendations of other Staff and City Council.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MONTICELLO, MINNESOTA, that the
document titled "Development Contract for Big River Second Addition" with assignment of the
specific terms and conditions for public improvements and the specific terms and conditions for
plat development, is hereby approved.
ADOPTED this 91" day of September, 2024 by the City Council of the City of Monticello,
Minnesota.
MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL
"I By
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