Planning Commission Resolution PC-2025-17 (ZO PUD Rev_Req Amdt)CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC 2025-17
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MONTICELLO RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 153:
ZONING ORDINANCE, SECTION 153.028 SPECIFIC REVIEW PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS
AS RELATED TO REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS FOR PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT.
WHEREAS, the City regulates land use through its development regulations, including
subdivision and zoning ordinances which may rely on Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning;
and
WHEREAS, the City Code related to processing of PUD applications regulates the adoption of
PUD rezoning ordinances for lands that are being developed under a comprehensive
development plan, but which will be constructed and approved in phases over time; and
WHEREAS, the City finds that the best interests of the City's land use goals and objectives, and
reasonable procedure for development planning and timing, would be best served by amending
the current Code to clarify the alternative processes and requirements for such multi -phased
projects; and
WHEREAS, with the applicable Ordinance, the City would continue to retain land use control
over a PUD project, but would allow more effective planning and development for phased
projects; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the amendments modifying the applicable
ordinances and their effect on the City's land use plans and policies; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on April 1, 2025 on the application
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 the following Findings of Fact in
relation to the recommendation of approval:
1. The City's land use planning documents direct a balanced approach to development,
requiring adherence to high standards of use, but also recognizing the needs of the
private development market to efficiently plan for and finance that development.
2. The use of multi -phased Planned Unit Development accommodates both the City's
economic development interests, as well as its interest in quality land planning.
3. The current ordinance related to requirements and timing of rezoning and PUD review
require clarification for process, timeline and submission requirements for the effective
application of the PUD zoning technique.
4. The proposed amendments create a reasonable process for both the City and the
private development interests working in the community.
5. The proposed amendment details meet the intent and requirements of the applicable
zoning regulations and are consistent with the applicable land use policies and
ordinances.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City of Monticello,
Minnesota, that the Planning Commission hereby recommends to the Monticello City Council
approval of the proposed zoning amendments in Ordinance No. 2025- , based on the
findings noted herein.
ADOPTED this 1st day of April, 2025 by the Planning Commission of the City of Monticello,
Minnesota.
MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
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Andrew Tapper, Chair
ATTEST:
Angela SchurhafikC�inmunity Development Director