City Council Resolution 2025-15CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-15
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE
PRELIMINARY PLAT OF MEADOWBROOK ADDITION
WHEREAS, the applicant is seeking a preliminary plat of a parcel of currently
undeveloped land; and
WHEREAS, the proposed plat would incorporate development opportunity for mixed
residential land uses as an allowed use in the proposed Meadowbrook Planned Unit
Development zoning district; and
WHEREAS, the plat creates a series of residential development parcels, dedication of
public easements and streets, and utilizes existing right of way related to public streets along
with drainage and utilities; 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 Comprehensive Plan, which designate the land use for the property as Low Density
Residential uses; and
WHEREAS, the proposed preliminary plat shows a variety of residential lots, including
lots for both single family detached and attached housing; 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 January 7t", 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 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 has recommended approval of the proposed
preliminary plat of Meadowbrook on February 7, 2025; and
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-15
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 preliminary plat:
1. The proposed uses are consistent with the intent and purpose of the PUD, 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 accommodates additional public and private improvements, including
pedestrian facilities, 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, as supplemented in further submissions,
meet the intent and requirements of the applicable zoning regulations.
7. As a property with development consistent with both the Comprehensive Plan and the
previously approved plat for the site, 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, Minnesota
that the Monticello City Council approves the proposed Preliminary Plat for Meadowbrook,
subject to the conditions of Exhibit Z of the staff report, as follows:
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-15
1. Verification that the building and design proposals for the Single Family detached
units and lots will meet the following standards:
a. 25 foot front setbacks, with 6 foot side yards and 20 foot usable rear yards.
b. Minimum building sizes of 1,050 finished square feet and a minimum of
1,585 finishable square feet, with the exception of not more than 25% of the
detached single-family lots at 1,355 square feet of finishable square foot
home plans.
c. Garage square footage shall be a minimum of 476 square feet.
d. Roof pitches of at least 5:12, with modifications for gables or shed roof
ornamentation.
e. A maximum of 30% of all single-family units may meet less than a 10% brick
or stone requirement when a combination of board and batten, corbels,
shakes, garage windows or other fagade features exceed 20% of the front
fagade, with all plans including brick/stone treatment.
f. Livable portions of the home exposed to the front street no less than 40% of
the width of the structure, or in the alternative, the addition of usable front
porches or expanded front entry patios.
g. Front entry doors no greater than 6 feet farther back from the garage doors,
or in the alternative, the addition of usable front porches or expanded front
entry patios.
h. Additional large trees in the front yards or other open space areas of the
proposed lots to make a more immediate impact on the streetscape.
i. Establish maximum driveway widths of 20' for the two -car garage lots
overall, and 20' at the curb line/curb cut line for three -car garage lots as part
of the PUD.
j. The PUD will comply with the anti -monotony included with the PUD plans.
2. Verification that the building and design proposals for attached Single Family
units and lots will meet the standards identified in this report, specifically:
a. Reduce visitor parking clusters in the townhouse area by approximately one-
fourth and replace with additional green space and tree planting.
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b. Update landscaping plans showing a much greater proportion of shrubs (as
opposed to perennials) in the shrub planting base for the townhouses.
c. Townhome units shall meet a requirement of 10% brick/stone in combination
with board and batten, corbels, shakes or other facade features exceeding
20% of the front fagade.
d. Townhome lot and unit design will be revised to increase the length of the
driveways wherever feasible.
3. Update landscape plans showing tree planting locations for the trees in the
townhouse portion of the project and verification of tree planting for all areas
per code requirements.
4. Update landscaping plans showing additional clusters of shrub plantings and
seating areas in the outlots comprising the development's stormwater ponding
areas.
5. Provide written confirmation of allowable use for a non -motorized bicycle park
by the powerline easement holder. Land dedication for park is contingent on this
requirement.
6. Compliance with the terms of the City's Engineering Staff letter dated December
23, 2024, including the comments of January 2, 2025.
7. Compliance with the terms of the Chief Building Official's letter dated December
31, 2024, and comments dated January 2, 2025.
8. Comments and recommendations of other Staff and Planning Commission.
9. Compliance with comments from the Wright County Highway Engineer's Office
and any of the Wright County Surveyor.
10. The submitted Homeowner's Association Documents are subject to the review
and comment of the City Attorney and shall be executed and recorded upon
satisfaction of comment.
11. Execution and recording of a development contract for the plat, incorporating
the terms and conditions for development, including fees and escrows.
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-15
ADOPTED this 24t" day of February, 2025 by the City Council of the City of Monticello,
Minnesota.
MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL
By:
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