Planning Commission Resolution PC-2026-16 (Moon Motorsports CUP)CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC 2026-16
RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR
VEHICLE SALES AND RENTAL IN THE B-3, HIGHWAY BUSINESS DISTRICT:
155-248-001010
WHEREAS, the applicant is seeking a Conditional Use Permit to support the development of a
vehicle sales and rental facility, in addition to applications for land use plan map amendment
and rezoning; 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 develop the property for vehicle sales and rental, consistent
with the proposed rezoning 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 conditional use permit within the
content of the applicable sections of the Monticello Zoning ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on May 5, 2026 on the conditional
use permit 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:
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC 2026-16
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. The applicant has provided plans showing the development of the facility consistent
with the requirements for development within the B-3, Highway Business District.
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
Conditional Use Permit for Vehicle Sales and Rental as provided in this resolution be approved,
based on the findings noted herein and the requirements of Exhibit Z as follows:
1. The Conditional Use Permit is contingent on the City's approval of the Comprehensive
Plan amendment to Community Commercial and rezoning of the subject property to B-
3 — Highway Business District.
2. Revision of the landscape plan to include an additional 20 shrubs in the turf areas along
the frontage and the pond area west of the parking field.
3. Limitation on the height of storage in the outdoor storage area to the height of the wall
enclosure.
4. Sign plans provided as a separate permit, consistent with the sign requirements for the
site and zoning district.
5. 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.
6. Compliance with the terms of the City's Engineering Staff letter and Mark -Ups, dated
April 24, 2026.
7. Compliance with the terms of the Chief Building Official's letter dated April 24, 2026
8. Comments and recommendations of other Staff and Planning Commission.
ADOPTED this 51' day of May, 2026 by the Planning Commission of the City of Monticello,
Minnesota.
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CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC 2026-16
MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
Melissa Robeck, Acting Chair
ATTEST:
Angela Schu IoEommunity Development Director