Planning Commission Resolution PC-2026-23 (7 Brew CUP Access)CITY OF MONTICELLO
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RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR JOINT ACCESS
RELATED TO A SPECIALTY EATING ESTABLISHMENT WITH DRIVE -THROUGH IN THE B-4,
REGIONAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
PID 155-032-001040, 155-242-001020
WHEREAS, the applicant has submitted a request for a Conditional Use Permit for a drive
through facility associated with a specialty eating establishment; and
WHEREAS, the proposed facility is intended to construct the restaurant as a part of a
redevelopment of a commercial parcel; and
WHEREAS, the proposed facility is served by an access drive from Trunk Highway 25 which
is shared between the subject parcel and the adjoining commercial parcel to the north; and
WHEREAS, the site is zoned as B-4, Regional Commercial and is subject to a Conditional Use
Permit requirement for the drive -through, as well as a separate Conditional Use Permit for
joint access; and
WHEREAS, the zoning ordinance provides for joint access 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 commercial area, and would facilitate
redevelopment of prominent commercial parcel; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on June 2nd, 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 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
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Business District, subject to modifications recommended by the Planning
Commission.
3. The facility will fit to the existing site, with access from collector and arterial
roadways.
4. The proposal includes demolition of existing facilities and complete replacement,
such facilities being developed and designed to fit the proposed site plan and the
existing 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 recommends to the City Council that the
Conditional Use Permit for joint access as provided in this resolution be approved, based on
the findings noted herein.
1. The applicant extends a 4' minimum width sidewalk to the pathway on Cedar Street
from the accessible parking space location.
2. The applicant extends a 4' minimum width sidewalk to the pathway along Highway
25, approximately at the midpoint of the lot to access the building via a striped
pedestrian way across the drive -through lanes.
3. The applicant will work with staff to provide additional parking if needed.
4. The applicant paints the electrical panel to match the color of the brick on which it is
mounted as shown on the architectural plans.
5. The applicant modifies the landscaping plan to add green space, either lawn or
shrubs and trees, or both, to the rock area south of the building, using rock mulch
only in support of the shrub plantings, per code.
6. The applicant modifies the landscaping plan to retain the existing trees proposed to
be removed from the site along the Highway 25 frontage and adjoining the parcel to
the south.
7. The applicant is required to construct the trash enclosure of materials that are same
or similar to those of the principal building.
8. The applicant considers moving the location of the trash enclosure to the open
space near the building as discussed in this report.
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9. If the trash enclosure cannot be relocated, the applicant shall modify the
landscaping plan to add screening plantings (evergreen shrubs) around the trash
enclosure.
10. The proposed pylon sign is constructed at no greater than the 22 feet required by
code.
11. The applicant provides a lighting plan verifying compliance with the requirements of
the City's lighting regulations.
12. Cross access rights and agreements are verified between the subject parcel and
adjoining parcels, the applicant amends and execute as required any required cross -
access and cross -parking agreements required for the site and adjoining parcels, and
the applicant further verifies commitment to any future reasonable modifications as
adjoining parcels develop or redevelop.
13. 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.
14. Compliance with the terms of the City's Engineering Staff letter and Mark -Ups dated
May 26, 2026, specifically including compliance with the Engineer's direction on the
final traffic management plan.
15. Compliance with the terms of the Chief Building Official's letter dated May 26, 2026.
16. Comments and recommendations of other Staff and Planning Commission.
ADOPTED this 2nd day of June, 2026 by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota.
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By:
Andrew Tapper, Chair
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TTEST:
Angela Schumann? 4orhnr unity Development Director