Planning Commission Resolution PC-2025-02 (Rockstone Vehicle Sales CUP)CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2025-02
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A VEHICLE SALES/RENTAL FACILITY
IN A B-3, HIGHWAY BUSINESS DISTRICT
PID 155-027-001041; 155-027-001031 1 216 SANDBERG ROAD
WHEREAS, the applicant has submitted a request for a Conditional Use Permit for a vehicle
sales/rental facility; and
WHEREAS, the proposed facility would alter the existing nonconforming conditions through
modifications to the sales and display area, as well as altering the use from an equipment
rental use to vehicle sales; and
WHEREAS, the proposed use would have no other expected impact on the site; and
WHEREAS, the site is zoned Highway Business (B-3), which allows such use as an accessory
use by Conditional Use Permit; and
WHEREAS, the general land use would be consistent with the long term land use plan for
the City and the location, including the designation of the site for "Community Commercial"
uses; and
WHEREAS, the applicants have provided materials documenting that the proposed use
facilitates longterm use of the site for uses in the B-3 zoning district; 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 January 7th, 2025 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
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RESOLUTION NO. PC-2025-02
1. The applicant has provided plans demonstrating that the proposed facility will be
in compliance with the standards for vehicle sales/rental facilities found in the
zoning ordinance.
2. The applicant has provided plans demonstrating that the use will improve long-
term use of the site for uses in the subject zoning district and Comprehensive
Plan land use category.
3. The parcel is intended for commercial uses, which is the existing and proposed
use of the property.
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, subject to the additional site
improvements as required by City approval.
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 Conditional Use Permit for Vehicle Sales/Rental, subject to the
conditions identified in Exhibit Z of the Staff report, as listed below:
1. A landscaping plan is prepared and submitted demonstrating compliance
with the green space and planning quantities required by the Zoning
Ordinance, or an alternate landscaping plan is submitted in accordance with
the requirements in the ordinance.
The site plan is modified to verify compliance with the City's off-street
parking requirements, including:
a. The entire parking/display lot shall be restriped.
b. Employee and customer parking shall continue to meet ordinance
dimensional requirements.
c. Employee and customer parking shall be signed for that exclusive
purpose and use.
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CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
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RESOLUTION NO. PC-2025-02
d. Pavement markings for one-way circulation shall be consistent with the
site plan, maintain a minimum width of 20' and meet any
recommendations of the City Engineer.
e. Vehicle display stalls shall meet a minimum dimension of 8' by 18'.
3. The site plan is modified to show all site lighting, with new lighting designed
and constructed to be consistent with the requirements of the City's site
lighting regulations.
4. The applicant submits site and building signage plans consistent with the
City's sign ordinance requirements.
5. The applicant identifies any changes to the building materials, if planned.
6. Minor auto repair, except for incidental servicing expected for used vehicle
display, is not permitted on the site without amendment to the CUP for
consideration of an "Auto Repair— Minor" use.
7. Compliance with any comments of the City's Engineering Staff, including
those related to accessibility.
8. Compliance with the terms of the City Fire Marshal's letter dated January 2,
2025.
9. Comments and recommendations of other Staff and Planning Commission.
ADOPTED this 71h day of January, 2025 by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota.
MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
By:
Andrew Tap , C
ATTEST:
Angela Schumikl4mmunity Development Director
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