Planning Commission Resolution PC-2025-20 (West Metro PUD Amdt)CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2025-20
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT EXPANDING INTERIM
VEHICLE SALES AND DISPLAY IN A B-3, HIGHWAY BUSINESS DISTRICT
PID 155-286-001010
WHEREAS, the applicant has submitted a request for a Conditional Use Permit to amend an
existing Planned Unit Development to allow interim expansion of a vehicle sales and display
facility; and
WHEREAS, the proposed display facility would alter the existing condition by grading and
paving a currently vacant and unimproved parcel; and
WHEREAS, the applicant seeks a waiver from certain standard improvements including
curbing and other requirements due to pending changes and other expansions; and
WHEREAS, the site is zoned B-3, Highway Business, which allows such use by Conditional
Use Permit; and
WHEREAS, such uses are allowed in this district under a specific set of performance
standards; and
WHEREAS, the applicants note that short-term changes in building and other property
needs are likely to alter the current configuration of the parcel in question; and
WHEREAS, the applicant therefore seeks an interim approval waiving various standards to
accommodate the paved expansion area, subject to future amendments; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on May 6t", 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
constructed to manage stormwater and other requirements of the City Engineer.
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2025-20
2. The applicant has provided plans demonstrating that the use will improve short-
term use of an otherwise vacant parcel.
3. The parcel is intended for business uses including the proposed use.
4. The applicant would, with the conditions of approval, facilitate reasonable use of
the property for the interim period.
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 facilitate use of a vacant parcel, limit dust, and manage other
impacts during the interim period, consistent with the intent of the City's zoning
and other applicable ordinances.
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 an amendment to a Planned Unit
Development, subject to the conditions identified in Exhibit Z of the Staff report, as listed
below:
1. Current interim grading and drainage improvements shall be governed by
requirements of the City Engineer.
2. Lighting shall be required to meet the requirements of the City's lighting
ordinance standards — primarily a limitation on light pole height at 25 feet.
3. Future improvements to the PUD shall incorporate completion of curbing
and other paving and landscaping standards.
4. No use or improvement shall be made of the unimproved/gravel areas of the
subject property. Any use or improvement, including vehicle parking or
display, circulation, or access, shall be strictly limited to paved surfaces.
5. Control of any erosion or other grading issues on the unimproved areas of
the subject property shall be provided with the current work.
6. Installation of ordinance -required curb, landscaping, and other pavement
improvements shall be required no later than three years from the date of
approval of this Development Stage PUD if other improvements have not
been approved through a subsequent amendment to the PUD.
7. Compliance with the terms of the City's Engineering Staff letter dated April
28, 2025
8. Comments and recommendations of other Staff and Planning Commission.
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CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2025-20
ADOPTED this 61h day of May, 2025 by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota.
MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
By:
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Andrew Tap er, Chair
ATTEST:
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Angela Schuma�in Community Development Director
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