Planning Commission Resolution PC-2025-37 (West Metro Amdt CUP for PUD)CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2025-37
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 had received a Conditional Use Permit to temporarily expand a
portion of the applicant's property for vehicle sales and display; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has submitted a request for a Conditional Use Permit to amend an
existing Planned Unit Development to allow a fuller interim expansion of a vehicle sales and
display facility addressing the entire subject property; 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 October 7th, 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:
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2025-37
1. The applicant has provided plans demonstrating that the proposed facility will be
constructed to manage stormwater and other requirements of the City Engineer.
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. All disturbed areas not serving as paved vehicle display or storage shall be
seeded or sodded as soon as practicable upon completion of paving
operations.
3. The applicant shall adjust the lighting plan, and installation of lighting
improvements, to meet the conditions of the zoning ordinance (1.0
footcandles at property lines), with the exception of where the lighting
directly abuts other approved auto sales/display lots.
4. The interim project shall be constructed per plans as approved by this CUP-
PUD amendment.
5. Future improvements to the PUD shall incorporate completion of curbing
and other paving and landscaping standards.
6. No use or improvement shall be made of the unimproved or green space
areas of the subject property. Any use or improvement, including vehicle
parking or display, circulation, or access, shall be strictly limited to paved
surfaces.
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WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
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RESOLUTION NO. PC-2025-37
7. Control of any erosion or other grading issues on the unimproved areas of
the subject property shall be provided with the current work.
8. Installation of remaining 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.
9. Compliance with the terms of the City's Engineering Staff letter dated
September 24, 2025
10. Comments and recommendations of other Staff and Planning Commission.
ADOPTED this 71" day of October, 2025 by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota.
MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
By:
Andrew Taplirr, hair
ATTEST:
Angela SchyrV i, Community Development Director
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