Planning Commission Resolution 2024-46 (Amendment to City Code Title XV, Land Usage Chapter 153 Zoning and Cannabis events)CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC 2024-46
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MONTICELLO RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO MONTICELLO
CITY CODE TITLE XV: LAND USAGE, CHAPTER 153: ZONING
AND
TITLE IX: GENERAL REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 96: GATHERINGS PROVIDING FOR THE
REGULATION OF TEMPORARY CANNABIS -RELATED EVENTS
WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota has City has enacted Minn. Stat. Chapter 342 authorizing the
operation of cannabis -related business enterprises, including the operation of temporary
cannabis -related events; and
WHEREAS, the legislation authorizes local government to exercise land use management
regulations over cannabis business operations, including such temporary events; and
WHEREAS, the City of Monticello finds that such regulation is in the best interests of the
community and its residents and business properties; and
WHEREAS, with the applicable Ordinance, the City would establish adequate opportunity for
such uses to locate and operate with the City, while protecting the health, safety, and welfare
of the community; 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 November 4t", 2024 on the
proposed amendments 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 amendments for the regulation of cannabis businesses will promote the
community's interest in reasonable stability in zoning for now and in the future, and
that the proposed provisions are in the public interest and for the public good, and are
in the interest of the public health, safety, welfare of City residents.
2. The City's land use planning documents direct a balanced approach to legitimate
business uses, requiring adherence to high standards of use, but also recognizing the
needs of the private development market to efficiently plan for and finance those uses.
3. The location of temporary cannabis -related events has the potential for adverse land
use impacts without reasonable regulations and land use management.
4. Regulations are required to address general locations in the City, including (but not
limited to) proximity to schools, daycare facilities, residential treatment facilities, and
public parks where minors may regularly assemble.
5. The City finds that these land use regulations, in concert with other state, county, and
local regulations, are critical factors in managing these events, as well as providing for
their ability to be successful as private enterprises.
6. The proposed amendments create a reasonable process for both the City and the
private interests working in the community.
7. The proposed amendment details meet the intent and requirements of the applicable
zoning regulations, with the City's Comprehensive Plan goals and objectives, 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 recommends that the Monticello City Council approves the proposed zoning
amendments in Ordinance No. 835, based on the findings noted herein.
ADOPTED this 41" day of November, 2024 by the Planning Commission of the City of Monticello,
Minnesota.
MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
By:
Andrew Tapper, Vice Chair
ATTEST:
Angela Schumanhr<&Frimunity Development Director