Planning Commission Resolution PC-2025-11 (Discount Tire CUP Auto Repair)CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2025-11
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MONTICELLO
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A MINOR
AUTOMOBILE REPAIR FACILITY
IN A B-4, REGIONAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the applicant has submitted a request for a Conditional Use Permit for a minor
automobile vehicle sales/rental facility; and
WHEREAS, the proposed facility would occupy an undeveloped parcel in the neighborhood
of other commercial, institutional, and residential property; and
WHEREAS, the site is zoned Regional Business (B-4), which allows such use as an accessory
use by Conditional Use Permit; and
WHEREAS, the proposed use comply with the various requirements and standards of the
applicable Zoning regulations; 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 "Regional Commercial"
uses; and
WHEREAS, the applicants have provided materials documenting that the proposed use
facilitates long term use of the site for uses in the B-4 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 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 minor automobile repair facilities found in
the zoning ordinance.
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2025-11
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 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 Auto Repair -Minor, subject to the
conditions identified in Exhibit Z of the Staff report, as listed below:
The applicant provide architectural treatment and detail to the 7t" Street
exposure of the building as noted in this report, such as glass or other facade
detail.
2. The project, including site landscaping, is constructed and maintained in
substantial conformance with the Final approved plans and other applicable
code requirements, as may be amended.
3. The applicant executes and record the required cross -access and other
shared -use agreements with the neighboring property.
4. No open or outdoor storage of unrepaired vehicles is permitted on site.
5. The applicant verifies that all rooftop mechanical equipment will be screened
from adjoining property or travelled streets.
6. No accumulations of trash or waste shall be permitted to extend higher than
the screening fence surrounding the trash facilities.
7. The pole structure for the pylon sign is required to be wrapped in materials
consistent with the code and relocated consistent with the City Engineer's
recommendations.
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CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2025-11
8. A 6' concrete public sidewalk is required to be constructed on the
northeasterly portion of the site per the City Engineer's recommendation.
9. A stormwater maintenance agreement for the sign and parking areas within
the City drainage and utility easement is required to be executed and
recorded.
10. An encroachment agreement for the sign and parking areas within the City
drainage and utility easement is required to be executed and recorded.
11. Compliance with the terms of the City's Engineering Staff letter and plan
comments dated February 26, 2025.
12. Compliance with the terms of the City Building Official's letter dated
February 25, 2025.
13. Comments and recommendations of other Staff and Planning Commission.
ADOPTED this 4t" day of March, 2025 by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota.
MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
By:
Andrew T;P r, Chair
ATTEST:
Angela Sc4aCommunity Development Director
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