Planning Commission Resolution PC-2026-19 (Meadowbrook Amdt to Prelim Plat)CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC 2026-19
RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE PRELIMINARY PLAT
FOR MEADOWBROOK
WHEREAS, the applicant is seeking an amendment to the preliminary plat of a parcel of
currently undeveloped land known as Meadowbrook; and
WHEREAS, the proposed plat would incorporate modifications to the approved preliminary plat
necessary due to complications from the gas utility easement crossing the property; and
WHEREAS, the plat amendment revises the approved plat by terminating a through -street (Park
Drive) to a cul-de-sac and reducing the lot count in the subdivision by one single family parcel;
and
WHEREAS, the platted parcel will be consistent with requirements of the City's Subdivision and
Zoning Ordinance requirements; and
WHEREAS, the subject property will be developed under the requirements of the approved
Meadowbrook PUD District accommodating a variety of lot sizes and residential land use types;
and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendment to the preliminary plat continues the primary
components of the original plat approval; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the application for the plat pursuant to the
regulations of the applicable ordinances and land use plans and policies; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on May 5th, 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 make the following Findings of
Fact in relation to the recommendation of approval:
1. The proposed uses are consistent with the intent and purpose of the Meadowbrook
PUD District.
2. The proposed uses will be consistent with the existing and future land uses in the area in
which they are located, including the Monticello Comprehensive Plan.
3. The impacts of the improvements are those anticipated by the existing and future land
uses and are addressed through standard review and ordinances as adopted.
4. The proposed plat accommodates the originally approved public and private
improvements, including pedestrian facilities, utilities, and stormwater controls that
ensure the project will continue to be consistent with the City's long-term public service
infrastructure.
5. The proposed access and development details meet the intent and requirements of the
applicable zoning regulations.
6. As a property with development consistent with both the Comprehensive Plan and the
previously approved plat for the site, the proposed plat is not anticipated to negatively
impact surrounding properties.
7. Approval of the plat will not result in the need for additional road or utility
infrastructure other than that being provided by and for the proposed use and should
not otherwise negatively impact the health or safety of the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City of Monticello,
Minnesota recommends to the City Council that the proposed amendment to the Preliminary
Plat for Meadowbrook be approved, subject to the conditions of Exhibit Z of the staff report, as
follows:
1. Side setbacks are no less than 6 feet on any interior side yard with a total of at least 12
feet for lots of less than 75 feet in width, and a total of 20 feet on both sides for all lots
greater than 75 feet in width at the front setback line.
2. All prior conditions of the approved Preliminary Plat in City Council Resolutions No.
2025-03, 2025-04, and 2025-05 are retained.
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. 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
Melissa Robeck, Acting Chair
ATTEST:
Angela Schumann, ommunity Development Director