Planning Commission Resolution PC-2026-06 (Twin Pines_Dvpt Stage PUD_1st Addn)CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC 2026-06
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MONTICELLO RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A
DEVELOPMENT STAGE PUD FOR TWIN PINES FIRST ADDITION
WHEREAS, the applicant is seeking a Development Stage PUD approval concurrent with a
preliminary plat of a parcel of currently undeveloped land, currently platted as Outlot A of the
Monticello Commerce Center 6' Addition; and
WHEREAS, the proposed plat and PUD would incorporate development opportunity for mixed
residential land uses as an allowed use in the proposed Twin Pines Planned Unit Development
zoning district; and
WHEREAS, the plat creates a single residential development parcel and one outlot reflecting
common access area in the PUD, dedication of public easements, and utilizes existing access
easements to public streets along with drainage and utilities; and
WHEREAS, the PUD development parcel will be consistent with requirements of the City's
Subdivision and Zoning Ordinance requirements under the appropriate PUD standards; and
WHEREAS, the subject property will be developed under the requirements of the Monticello
Comprehensive Plan, which designate the land use for the property as Commercial Residential
Flex; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Development Stage PUD accommodates attached housing under a
PUD zoning structure; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the application for the plat pursuant to the
regulations of the applicable ordinances and land use plans and policies; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on February 3rd, 2026 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 make the following Findings of Fact
in relation to the recommendation of approval:
1. The proposed uses are consistent with the intent and purpose of the Twin Pines PUD,
Planned Unit Development District.
2. The proposed uses will be consistent with the existing and future land uses in the area in
which they are located, including the Monticello Comprehensive Plan.
3. The impacts of the improvements are those anticipated by the existing and future land
uses and are addressed through standard review and ordinances as adopted.
4. The proposed PUD accommodates additional public and private improvements, including
pedestrian facilities, utilities, and stormwater controls that ensure the project will
continue to be consistent with the City's long-term public service infrastructure.
5. The proposed access and development details, as supplemented in further submissions,
meet the intent and requirements of the applicable zoning regulations.
6. As a property with development consistent with both the Comprehensive Plan and the
previously approved PUD for the site, the proposed PUD is not anticipated to negatively
impact surrounding residential properties.
7. Approval of the PUD will not result in the need for additional road or utility
infrastructure other than that being provided by and for the proposed use, and should not
otherwise negatively impact the health or safety of the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota recommends to the City Council that the proposed Development Stage
PUD for the Twin Pines First Addition be approved, subject to the conditions of Exhibit Z of the
staff report, as follows:
1. All construction is consistent with the approval Final Stage PUD Plans.
2. Site plan additions are made per the staff report (primarily signage and sign
monumentation) to reinforce the entry and circulation to the residential area.
3. The Preliminary and Final Plat are found consistent with the requirements of the
Subdivision Ordinance, including verification that all easements and association
maintenance aspects of the mixed -use Outlot A area are addressed.
4. The Preliminary and Final plat shall include all easements, including perimeter
easements per the direction of the City Engineer.
5. Submittal of association and/or common area easement documents is required.
The documents shall be subject to the review and comment of the City Attorney.
6. The property owner submit any required petition for vacation of drainage and
utility easements over Outlot A, to be re-established on the plat per the City
Engineer's direction.
7. The approved PUD provides attached or internal trash handling for the residential
use as noted in the plans and this report.
8. In the event that site plan modifications are required at Final Stage, the
landscaping plan is revised consistent with any changes to the site plan to
maintain plant quantities and buffering, particularly toward the east residential
boundary.
9. The circulation routes through the project are reviewed to ensure safe travel for
residents and commercial tenants in all areas of the project site, including
directional signage related to discouraging traffic through the veterinary office
building to the west.
10. Enclosed parking on the site is required to be included in unit leases to ensure
they are fully utilized, and not left underutilized through separate leasing.
11. The applicant prepare and submit signage plans that incorporate existing signage,
providing for consolidated entrance monument signage and avoiding additional
freestanding sign displays.
12. The applicant prepare and submit updated lighting plans, including attention to
proposed site lighting that acknowledges the minimizing of site lighting impacts
along the easterly site boundary.
13. Cross parking and access rights and agreements are verified between the subject
parcel and adjoining parcels, the applicant amends and execute as required any
required cross -access and cross -parking agreements required for the site and
adjoining parcels, and the applicant further verifies commitment to any future
reasonable modifications as adjoining parcels develop or redevelop.
14. Site landscaping is completed as approved, with required maintenance securities
as specified in the Zoning Ordinance. Compliance with the approved landscaping
plan is an ongoing requirement of CUP and site plan approval. Materials that are
removed or fail to survive shall be replaced, regardless of landscape guarantees.
15. Compliance with the terms of the City's Engineering Staff letter dated January 23,
2026
16. Compliance with the terms of the Chief Building Official's letter dated January
23, 2026
17. Comments and recommendations of other Staff and Planning Commission.
ADOPTED this 3rd day of February, 2026 by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota.
MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
By:
Andrew Tapper, Chair
ATTEST:
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Tyler Bevier, Community & Economic Development Coordinator