Planning Commission Resolution PC-2026-20 (2040 Comp Plan Amdt Reguiding LIP )CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC 2026-20
RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE MONTICELLO 2040
VISION+PLAN (COMPREHENSIVE PLAN) RELATING TO THE LAND USE GUIDANCE OF THE
FOLLOWING PARCELS:
213-100-161101; 213-100-152205; 213-100-103300; 213-100-094400
WHEREAS, the City regulates land use through its Comprehensive Plan, the 2040 Monticello
Vision + Plan, implemented through its development regulations, including its subdivision and
zoning ordinances; and
WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan guides future land uses both within the City limits and in
areas of the Monticello Orderly Annexation Area (MOAA) nearby to the City's existing
boundaries; and
WHEREAS, the City's Comprehensive Plan goals and objectives for land use development
include a variety of potential land uses, all necessary to maintain and accommodate the orderly
growth of Monticello as a balanced and full -service community, including for residential,
commercial, industrial, and institutional land uses; and
WHEREAS, the City is engaged in examining its overall residential housing goals and how
development of various styles of housing best achieve the community's long-term vision; 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, infrastructure of both public and private systems, including roads, sewer and water,
private utility transmission, and other factors contribute to the execution of the City's land use
goals; and
WHEREAS, the accommodation of all ranges of housing style and value, including high -end
housing, are key components of the City's housing stability; and
WHEREAS, the Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park is a unique amenity, adjacency to which
can play a major role in attracting high -end housing particularly; and
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
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RESOLUTION NO. PC 2026-20
WHEREAS, industrial development, as currently envisioned for portions of the areas subject to
this amendment resolution, can create negative impacts for the natural environment in the
adjacent regional park space; and
WHEREAS, the East Bertram Study Area, a component of the Monticello 2040 Vision + Plan,
includes a vision for Estate Residential land uses adjacent to the natural conservation areas of
the regional park; and
WHEREAS, electric transmission line through the area create a natural buffer of space between
differing land uses; and
WHEREAS, industrial uses, already dominant in the east and north areas adjoining the study
area, accommodate further light industrial use east of the transmission line corridor; and
WHEREAS, a land use pattern as illustrated in the attached Exhibit A to this Resolution
represents the pattern to be adopted and incorporated into the City's Monticello 2040 Vision +
Plan Future Land Use Map and appropriate related sections.
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
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on May 5, 2026 on the draft
amendments 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 City's land use planning documents direct a balanced approach to development,
requiring adherence to high standards of use, but also recognizing the needs of the
private development market to efficiently plan for and finance that development.
2. The City's land use goals for industrial development as identified in the Monticello 2040
Vision + Plan include an emphasis on high -wage and high -volume employment, as well
as tax -base stabilization and diversification.
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3. The natural amenity value of the Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park provides a
unique and valuable opportunity to site Estate Residential land uses, a fundamental
component of the City's interest in a balanced housing supply.
4. The proper design of the land use pattern on the subject parcels can accommodate a
variety of land uses, including Estate Residential, Low Density Residential, Mixed
Neighborhood, and Light Industrial Park.
5. By retaining the ability to limit such uses in a controlled fashion, and only to suitable
locations, the mixed land use pattern can accommodate both the City's economic
development goals and objectives, as well as its interest in quality land planning.
6. The land use pattern can emerge related to the pattern of existing uses and landscape
elements, irrespective of the current property boundaries.
7. A land use pattern of Estate Residential, Low Density Residential, Mixed Neighborhood
and Light Industrial Park as illustrated in Exhibit A of this Resolution, is incorporated into
this Amendment, reflecting the City's goals for land use, housing development, and
natural resource protection.
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
amendments to the Monticello 2040 Vision + Plan as provided in this resolution be approved,
based on the findings noted herein.
ADOPTED this 5t" day of May, 2026 by the Planning Commission of the City of Monticello,
Minnesota.
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By: e
Melissa Robeck, Acting Chair
ATTEST:
Angela SchumanrtjC mmunity Development Director
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WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
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RESOLUTION NO. PC 2026-20
EXHIBIT A
Estate Residential Lon Density- Residential
Mixed Neiahborhood Liaht L7dusnial park