Planning Commission Resolution PC-2025-10 (Active Adventures CUP Indoor Rec Facility)CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2025-10
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MONTICELLO
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR AN INDOOR ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATION FACILITY IN
AN 1-2 (HEAVY INDUSTRIAL) DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the applicant has submitted a request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow an
indoor entertainment/recreation facility as part of a developed industrial parcel; and
WHEREAS, the proposed entertainment facility would alter the existing condition by
redeveloping an empty portion of an existing building for indoor recreation uses; and
WHEREAS, the proposed use would introduce potential conflicts to the site through
customer traffic at levels uncommon for industrial uses; and
WHEREAS, the site is zoned 1-2, Heavy Industrial, which allows such use by Conditional Use
Permit; and
WHEREAS, such uses are allowed in this district to accommodate building designs that are
not common in other commercial districts; and
WHEREAS, the applicants have provided materials documenting that the proposed use can
be compatible with industrial uses through offsetting peak hour use and other factors; 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 March 4t", 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:
1. The applicant has provided plans demonstrating that the proposed facility will be
in compliance with the standards for indoor entertainment/recreation uses
found in the zoning ordinance.
2. The applicant has provided plans demonstrating that the use will improve long-
term use of an otherwise partially vacant building.
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2025-10
3. The parcel is intended for industrial uses, but which also accommodate the
proposed use in combination with the industrial nature of the site and
neighborhood.
4. The applicant would, with the conditions of approval, accommodate safe traffic
movements that protect the customers of the facility, and separate commercial
and industrial traffic to the extent possible.
5. 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.
6. The use will maximize reuse of existing industrial buildings, consistent with the
City's economic development objectives for industrial property.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE /T 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 indoor entertainment/recreation facility,
subject to the conditions identified in Exhibit Z of the Staff report, as listed below:
1. The applicant reconfigures the westerly of the three parking rows as noted in
this report to create a physical barrier between the two remaining parking
rows and the access drive serving the industrial user.
2. A sign plan is developed consistent with the sign ordinance requirements
that clearly delineates access and use of the site and separates commercial
and industrial traffic to the extent possible.
3. Parking, signage, and other site improvements, including restriping of the
parking lots as needed, are completed prior to opening of the facility, in
accordance with the updated site plan approvals.
4. Shared use of the total available parking is considered authorized by the
Conditional Use Permit for the current and proposed building tenant. Future
changes in use will require evaluation of parking demand per ordinance.
5. Compliance with the terms of the City Building Official's letter dated
February 26, 2025.
6. Comments and recommendations of other Staff and Planning Commission.
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CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2025-10
ADOPTED this 4t" day of March, 2025 by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota.
MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
Andrew T41p"'per, Chair
ATTEST:
Angela Schu n mmunity Development Director
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