City Council Resolution 2024-30CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-30
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF BIG RIVER 445
WHEREAS, the applicant is seeking to final plat of a parcel of currently vacant land; and
WHEREAS, the proposed plat would consist of development opportunity for a multiple -
lot and building commercial retail center as an allowed use in the proposed Big River 445
Planned Unit Development zoning district; and
WHEREAS, the site is concurrently subject to requests for a final stage PUD and an
amendment to the City's PUD zoning ordinance and rezoning to Big River 445 PUD District
creating the subject property for platting; and
WHEREAS, the plat creates a dedication for public easements, and adequate right of
way related to public streets along with drainage and utilities, subject to the recommendations
and comments of the City Engineer; and
WHEREAS, the platted parcels will be consistent with requirements of the City's
Subdivision and Zoning Ordinance requirements under the appropriate PUD standards; and
WHEREAS, the subject property will be developed under the requirements of the
Monticello 2040 Vision + Plan Comprehensive Plan, which designate the land use for the
property as Regional Commercial uses; and
WHEREAS, the approved preliminary plat shows up to 8 development parcels, and a
private street serving the proposed PUD project, as well as other improvements; and
WHEREAS, the proposed final plat proposes 2 development parcels platted into lots and
blocks, with the balance of the plat area platted as an outlot; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the application for the plat pursuant
to the regulations of the applicable ordinances and land use plans and policies; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on February 6t", 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 recommended approval of the proposed
preliminary plat of Big River 445; and
WHEREAS, the City Council approved the preliminary plat on February 26th, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the final plat and has found the plat consistent
with the approved preliminary plat; and
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-30
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered all of the comments of the Planning
Commission, the public, and the staff report, which are incorporated by reference into the
resolution; and
WHEREAS, the City Council makes the following Findings of Fact in relation to the
approval of the final plat:
1. The Plat is consistent with the existing and future land uses in the area in which they are
located, including the Monticello 2040 Vision + Plan Comprehensive Plan.
2. 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.
3. The Plat 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.
4. The Plat accommodates reasonable extensions of development and infrastructure to
serve other undeveloped property in the area.
5. The proposed access and development details meet the intent and requirements of the
applicable zoning regulations and are consistent with the applicable land use policies
and ordinances, including policies of both MnDOT and Wright County.
6. As a property which has been guided for such regional commercial land uses for many
years, the proposed Plat is not anticipated to negatively impact surrounding properties.
7. 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, Minnesota
that the Monticello City Council approves the Final Plat for Big River 445, subject to the
conditions of Exhibit Z of the staff report, as follows:
1. Development stage PUD and amendment to the PUD shall be required for remaining
proposed development parcels within Outlot A of the plat, as they may be configured at
the time of application for final plat.
2. Approval of the rezoning to planned unit development is conditioned on the approval of
the final plat of Big River 445.
3. Updated Final Stage Signage plans illustrating consolidated site and building signage as
specified in the application package for the Development Stage PUD and Preliminary
Plat of Big River 445 dated January 8, 2024 and individual building signage for Lots 1 and
2 shall be provided.
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-30
4. Building enhancements for Lots 1 and 2 as noted in the staff report of February 6, 2024
are incorporated into final development plans. The architectural plans for Lot 2 are
dated 12/18/2023 as "Option 2", and the architectural plans for Lot 1 are dated
02/23/2023.
S. The applicant shall provide updated Final Stage PUD landscaping plans illustrating
additional landscape screening for the trash enclosure on Lot 1, Block 1, with an
emphasis on evergreen shrub materials to create a year-round impact.
6. The first phase of improvements for the PUD shall include the full private street,
sidewalk, and utility development serving Lots 1 and 2 of the plat, and all parcels
abutting Chelsea Road, as well as the sidewalk crossing and extension on Lot 8, and all
other improvements identified on the approved Final Stage PUD plans. The applicant
shall provide updated Final Stage PUD plans to include a phasing plan illustrating these
improvements.
7. Public improvements, including public utilities and any public improvements in the
Chelsea Road or Fenning Avenue rights of way, shall be developed and constructed as a
part of Phase 1 improvements.
8. Future phases of the PUD shall be reviewed for additional site amenities, including
seating, walking and rest areas.
9. A legal document shall be executed and recorded with the final plat providing access to
the private street and common sidewalks which extend to Chelsea Road, and the
management and maintenance of common property including stormwater, signage,
landscaping, and easements for Lots 1 and 2 and Outlot A, in a form to be approved by
the City.
10. A legal document shall be executed and recorded with the final plat providing for the
shared parking between Lots 1 and 2, Block 1 of the plat, in a form to be approved by
the City.
11. Execution of a stormwater maintenance agreement providing for common and shared
use of the proposed stormwater maintenance facilities, including those public
easements required by the City Engineer.
12. 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.
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-30
13. Execution of an encroachment agreement for drive aisles or parking in public drainage
and utility easement areas.
14. Compliance with the terms and comments of the City's Engineering staff letter and plan
sheet review and traffic memo review comments dated April 4, 2024.
15. Continued compliance with the comments of the Wright County Highway Engineer's
Department and the comments of MnDOT.
16. Comments and recommendations of other Staff and City Council.
ADOPTED this 8t" day of April, 2024 by the City Council of the City of Monticello, Minnesota.
MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL
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