Planning Commission Resolution PC-2025-15 (ZO Trees)CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-15
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MONTICELLO
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO THE MONTICELLO CITY CODE, CHAPTER
152: SUBDIVISIONS AND MONTICELLO ZONING ORDINANCE CHAPTER 153.027, 152.060
AND 152.061, AND ANY OTHER RELATED SECTIONS OF SUBDIVISION OR ZONING
ORDINANCE TEXT NECESSARY AS RELATED TO REGULATIONS FOR PLANTING AND
MAINTAINING TREES AND TREE CANOPY
WHEREAS, the City of Monticello has adopted ordinance regulations to promote and
protect the public health, safety and general welfare by providing for the protection,
planting and maintenance of trees within the city; and
WHEREAS, the City has embarked on a comprehensive assessment and evaluation of its
tree canopy inventory and companion tree canopy management programs; and
WHEREAA, the tree inventory and canopy assessment prepared for the City have
documented that trees are significant resource for the community, adding character and
value to neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, as a result of the evaluation and assessment of the tree canopy and
management programs, the City has determined it necessary to amend its regulations for
the protection and enhancement of the City's tree canopy; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the amendment on April 1,
2025 and members of the public were provided the opportunity to present information to
the Planning Commission and comment on the proposed ordinance amendment; 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 approval:
1. The proposed amendments are consistent with the City's interest in protecting
the health, safety, and welfare of its residents, businesses, and property owners.
2. The proposed amendments support the protection and integration of street
trees into Monticello's neighborhoods to enhance their visual quality, create
inviting and safe spaces, and improve access to nature and recreation.
3. The proposed amendments serve to promote tree growth throughout the city
and encourage tree plantings along streets, pathways and on private property.
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-15
4. The proposed amendments are in alignment with the Monticello 2040 Vision +
Plan goals for a strong set of amenities which enhance quality of life, retain
residents and support continued investment, and design which minimizes
impacts to mature landscaping, water features and environmentally sensitive
areas.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City of Monticello,
Minnesota, the Planning Commission hereby recommends that the Monticello City Council
approve the proposed Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance specified in Ordinance No.
8XX.
ADOPTED this 1st day of April, 2025, by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota.
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