Planning Commission Resolution PC-2026-14 (Moon Motorsports 2040 Land Use Amdt)CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC 2026-14
RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE MONTICELLO 2040
VISION + PLAN (COMPREHENSIVE PLAN) FOR LAND USE GUIDANCE
OF THE FOLLOWING PARCEL
LOT 1, BLOCK 1, OTTER CREEK CROSSING SIXTH ADDITION
PID 155-248-001010
WHEREAS, the applicant is seeking an amendment to the Land Use Plan to support the
development of a vehicle sales and rental facility, in addition to applications for rezoning and
Conditional Use Permit; and
WHEREAS, the City regulates land use through its Comprehensive Plan (currently the 2040
Monticello Vision + Plan), implemented through its development regulations, including its
subdivision and zoning ordinances; and
WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan guides future land uses both within the City limits and in
areas of the Monticello Orderly Annexation Area (MOAA) nearby to the City's existing
boundaries; and
WHEREAS, the applicant seeks to amend the Future Land Use Map from its current designation
of Light Industrial Park to CC -Community Commercial; and
WHEREAS, the City acknowledges the differential factors that support different land uses,
including differences of type and differences of intensity; and
WHEREAS, surrounding and adjoining land uses are a significant driver of compatibility of land
use development; and
WHEREAS, the existing land uses along Chelsea Road to the east are dominated by vehicle -
related businesses, some of which are retail commercial and others more business service
oriented; and
WHEREAS, further commercial development of the Chelsea Road corridor, particularly with
exposure to the 1-94 freeway, is a key attraction to new commercial use; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the proposed amendments modifying the
applicable sections of the Comprehensive Plan and their effect on the City's land use plans and
policies; and
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC 2026-14
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on May 5, 2026 on the 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 research and the written and oral
public comments, as well as the recommendations of the staff report, which are incorporated
by reference into the resolution, and hereby makes the following Findings of Fact in relation to
the recommendation of approval:
1. The Chelsea Road location is consistent with other retail vehicle businesses, including
another aspect of the applicant's business.
2. The mix of commercial and industrial properties north and south of Chelsea Road
respectively, are a common pattern in the Monticello area.
3. Chelsea Road acts as both a significant collector transportation corridor, as well as a
boundary for commercial and industrial uses in the subject area.
4. The proximity and visibility of the property from 1-94 is a valuable factor in commercial
site development.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City of Monticello,
Minnesota, that the Planning Commission recommends to the City Council that the proposed
amendment to the Monticello 2040 Vision + Plan reguiding the subject property from Light
Industrial Park, LIP to CC, Community Commercial as provided in this resolution be approved,
based on the findings noted herein.
ADOPTED this 5th day of May, 2026 by the Planning Commission of the City of Monticello,
Minnesota.
MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
By -
Melissa Robeck, Acting Chair
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC 2026-14
ATTEST:
Angela Schuma n, munity Development Director