Planning Commission Resolution PC-2026-15 (Moon Motorsports Rezoning)CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC 2026-15
RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF
AN AMENDMENT TO THE MONTICELLO ZONING MAP REZONING THE FOLLOWING PARCEL
FROM IBC: INDUSTRIAL AND BUSINESS CAMPUS DISTRICT
TO B-3, HIGHWAY BUSINESS
LOT 1, BLOCK 1, OTTER CREEK CROSSING SIXTH ADDITION
PI D 155-248-001010
WHEREAS, the applicant is seeking an amendment to the Monticello Zoning Map to support the
development of a vehicle sales and rental facility, in addition to applications for amendment to
the Land Use Plan 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 applicant seeks to amend the Zoning Map from its current designation of IBC:
Industrial Business Campus to B-3, Highway Business; 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 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 2026-15
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on May 5, 2026 on the rezoning 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
rezoning of the subject property from IBC: Industrial and Business Campus District , to B-3,
Highway Business as provided in this resolution be approved, based on the findings noted
herein.
ADOPTED this 51" day of May, 2026 by the Planning Commission of the City of Monticello,
Minnesota.
MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
Melissa Robeck, Acting Chair
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC 2026-15
ATTEST:
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Angela Schum n 6Cmmunity Development Director