Planning Commission Resolution PC-2026-17 (7th Street Retail Rezoning)CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2026-17
RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF REZONING FROM IBC, INDUSTRIAL
BUSINESS CAMPUS TO B-4, REGIONAL BUSINESS DISTRICT:
LOT 5, BLOCK 2, LAURING HILLSIDE TERRACE
PI D 155-029-002050
WHEREAS, the applicant has submitted a request for amendment to the Monticello Zoning
Map for rezoning from IBC, Industrial Business Campus to B-4, Regional Business District to
develop a restaurant within 300 feet of a Residential Zoning District; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has concurrently submitted a request for a Conditional Use Permit
as required for the subject location; and
WHEREAS, the proposed facility is intended to construct the restaurant as a part of a new
mixed -use commercial building on an existing undeveloped parcel; and
WHEREAS, the site is subject to a companion Conditional Use Permit requirement; and
WHEREAS, the zoning ordinance provides for restaurants in proximity to residential districts
by Conditional Use Permit where such facilities can accommodate reasonable access,
manage impacts on the public street, and minimize negative impacts between nearby land
uses; and
WHEREAS, the proposed facility is located in a mixed commercial area, and would facilitate
development of a long-standing vacant parcel; and
WHEREAS, the underlying land use designation for the parcel is RC, Regional Commercial,
for which the most closely related zoning district designation is the B-4, Regional Business
District; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on May 5t", 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
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-2026-17
1. The proposed use is consistent with land use plans and prior approvals for the
zoning and applicable regulations.
2. The applicant has provided plans showing the development of the facility
consistent with the requirements for development within the B-4, Regional
Business District.
3. The facility will fit to the existing site, with access from a collector roadway.
4. The property includes stormwater ponding on site, being developed and
designed to fit the proposed site plan and the existing stormwater
improvements and patterns of the area.
5. The site and building plans are otherwise consistent with the requirements of
the B-4 District and applicable zoning regulations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City of Monticello,
Minnesota, that the Planning Commission hereby recommends to the Monticello City
Council the approval of Rezoning from IBC, Industrial Business Campus to B-4, Regional
Business to accommodate a restaurant and additional retail space.
ADOPTED this 5t" day of May, 2026 by the Planning Commission of the City of Monticello,
Minnesota.
MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
By: 0��KN
Melissa Robeck, Acting Chair
ATTEST:
Ange*Schunp,'Cor:hmunity Development Director
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