Planning Commission Resolution PC-2026-18 (7th Street Retail CUP)CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2026-18
RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A
RESTAURANT WITHIN 300 FEET OF A RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT IN
THE B-4, REGIONAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
PID 155-029-002050
WHEREAS, the applicant has submitted a request for an amendment to a Conditional Use
Permit for a restaurant within 300 feet of a Residential Zoning District; 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 proposed to be zoned as B-4, Regional Commercial as a part of a
companion rezoning request and is subject to a 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 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:
1. The proposed use is consistent with land use plans and the pending request 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.
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
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RESOLUTION NO. PC-2026-18
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.
S. 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 the Conditional Use Permit for a restaurant and attached retail
space, subject to the conditions identified in Exhibit Z of the Staff report, as listed below:
1. Street trees are retained as planned. Damage or loss of such trees during
construction would require replacement at a 1:1 caliper inch standard.
2. Signage is subject to a separate permitting process and must meet the City's
requirements for the site and zoning district.
3. 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.
4. Compliance with the terms of the City's Engineering Staff letter and Mark -Ups
dated April 27, 2026.
5. Compliance with the terms of the Chief Building Official's letter dated April 27,
2026.
6. Comments and recommendations of other Staff and Planning Commission.
ADOPTED this 5t" day of May, 2026 by the Planning Commission of the City of Monticello,
Minnesota.
MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
By: n.
Melissa Robeck, Acting Chair
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CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2026-18
ATTEST:
Angela Schuma , Community Development Director