Planning Commission Resolution PC-2025-26 (Xcel Energy Tower CUP)CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2025-026
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A COMMERCIAL
WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS
SERVICE ANTENNAE AND ANTENNA SUPPORT STRUCTURE
IN THE 1-1, LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
PID 155-234-001010
WHEREAS, the applicant has submitted a request for construction of a Commercial
Telecommunications Antenna and Tower; and
WHEREAS, the proposed facility is intended to provide proprietary and secure internal
communications for electric service provider use only; and
WHEREAS, the applicant would construct a tower of 140 feet in height within the existing
power substation enclosure, along with ground equipment; and
WHEREAS, the site is zoned as the 1-1, Light Industrial, which allows such use by Conditional
Use Permit; and
WHEREAS, the zoning ordinance provides for such proprietary communications facilities as
separate and distinct from wireless cellular telecommunications facilities that are available
for general public access; and
WHEREAS, the proposed facility is separated from commercial and residential areas, with
the nearest residential house approximately1,000 feet away from the tower location; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on July 1St, 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 be consistent with the requirements of the zoning ordinance.
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2025-026
2. The applicant has provided plans showing the location of the proposed facility as
within its power substation enclosure, already devoted to electrical power
infrastructure.
3. The facility is required for internal secure communications, separate and distinct
from publicly available voice and data telecommunications systems.
4. The ordinance specifies screening from adjoining commercial and residential
property, however, the property in question is bounded by industrial -zoned
parcels.
5. The operation of the facility 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.
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 a commercial telecommunications antenna
and tower for Xcel Energy, subject to the conditions identified in Exhibit Z of the Staff
report, as listed below:
1. The facility is utilized for secure private utility use only, and not for public or
private wireless telephone communications.
2. in the event of discontinuation of the use for secure private utility use as
indicated in this application, the facility shall be dismantled and removed.
3. Provide additional screening/planting along south boundary of the site, by
extending the existing row of evergreen trees to the west from the current
planting.
4. A certificate of survey may be required with the building permit, as required
by the Chief Building Official.
5. Comments and recommendations of other Staff and Planning Commission.
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CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2025-026
ADOPTED this 15t day of July, 2025 by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota.
MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
Andrew Tap r, Chair
ATTEST:
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Angela Schu a mmunity Development Director