Planning Commission Resolution PC-2025-34 (Cannabis_LPH Buffering ZO Amdt)CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC 2025-34
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MONTICELLO RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO TITLE XI: LAND
USAGE, CHAPTER 153: ZONING PROVIDING FOR THE REGULATION OF
CANNABIS BUFFERS AND INDUSTRIAL CANNABIS BUSINESSES
WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota has City has enacted Minn. Stat. Chapter 342 authorizing the
operation of cannabis -related business and lower potency hemp edible business enterprises;
and
WHEREAS, the legislation authorizes local government to exercise land use management
regulations over cannabis and lower potency hemp edibles business operations; and
WHEREAS, the City of Monticello finds that such regulation is in the best interests of the
community and its residents and business properties; 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 September 2, 2025 on the
proposed amendments 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 amendments for the buffer of residential uses to industrial cannabis business will
promote the community's interest in reasonable stability in zoning for now and in the
future, and that the proposed provisions are in the public interest and for the public
good, and are in the interest of the public health, safety, welfare of City residents.
2. The amendments for the buffers that intercede Interstate-94 will not continue across
the Interstate will promote the community's interest in reasonable stability in zoning for
now and in the future, and that the proposed provisions are in the public interest and
for the public good, and are in the interest of the public health, safety, welfare of City
residents.
3. 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.
4. The location of cannabis -related businesses has the potential for adverse land use
impacts without reasonable regulations and land use management.
5. The City finds that these land use regulations, in concert with other state, county, and
local regulations, are critical factors in managing these businesses, as well as providing
for their ability to be successful as private enterprises.
6. The proposed amendment details meet the intent and requirements of the applicable
zoning regulations, with the City's Comprehensive Plan goals and objectives, 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 recommends that the Monticello City Council approves the proposed zoning
amendments in Ordinance No. 8 , based on the findings noted herein.
ADOPTED this 2nd day of September, 2025 by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota.
MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
Andrew Tapper, Vice Chair
ATTEST:
Angela Schum r�JCpmmunity Development Director