Planning Commission Resolution PC-2026-30 (Public Works Prelim Plat)CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION PC-2026-30
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MONTICELLO
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR REDFORD CROSSING,
CREATING TWO DEVELOPMENT PARCELS AND TWO OUTLOTS IN THE A-O (AGRICULTURE -
OPEN SPACE) DISTRICT
PID: 155500153100, 155500151400, PORTION OF 155500153300
WHEREAS, the City of Monticello, as applicant, proposes a public works facility project on a
portion of the above captioned parcels in a proposed PUD District, known as the Public
Works Facility PUD District; and
WHEREAS, the City of Monticello has submitted a request to plat the property to
accommodate said use per the City's infrastructure needs; and
WHEREAS, the City proposes to develop a portion of the property for public works facility
and other public uses, consistent with the public service needs of the City for the described
property, retaining the remainder for eventual sale and development of mixed residential
uses; and
WHEREAS, the site is guided for mixed uses as Mixed Density Residential and Mixed
Neighborhood in the City's Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City is seeking a redesignation of the platted parcels related to the proposed
public works facility to Public and Institutional; and
WHEREAS, a portion of the site is concurrently being considered for rezoning to PUD,
Planned Unit Development District which would control the uses and site development
requirements on the property; and
WHEREAS, the Preliminary Plat would create parcels which will contain uses that are
consistent with both the land use designation and associated zoning districts if no PUD were
required; and
WHEREAS, the accompanying Development Stage PUD is consistent with the long-term use
and development of the property for public uses; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on July 7, 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
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION PC-2026-30
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 plat provides an appropriate means of furthering the intent of the
Comprehensive Plan for the site by accommodating proposed buildings and uses
which are consistent with the goals and objectives of the Monticello
Comprehensive Plan.
2. The proposed improvements on the site under the PUD and Preliminary Plat are
consistent with the needs of the development in this location, guided and zoned
for mixed uses, which include the proposed public and future residential
development.
3. The proposed plat creates parcels that may be utilized for the uses envisioned by
the Comprehensive Plan and any current amendments.
4. The improvements resulting from the plat approval will have expected impacts
on public services, including sanitary sewer, water, stormwater treatment, and
traffic which have been planned to serve the property for the development as
proposed.
5. The improvements on the site facilitate appropriate development of the subject
property, and are consistent with the objectives of the City's Comprehensive
Plan.
6. The plat is consistent with the requirements of both existing and proposed
zoning requirements for such parcels, and reserves the remainder of the
property for residential development, consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE /T RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City of Monticello,
Minnesota, that the Planning Commission hereby recommends that the Monticello City
Council approves the Preliminary Plat for Redford Crossing, subject to the conditions listed
in Exhibit Z of the staff report as follows:
1. Consistency with all applicable performance standards of the Zoning and
Subdivision Ordinances, subject to those aspects of the project modified by
PUD approval, as follows:
a. Multiple principal and accessory buildings shall be allowed on the subject
property as illustrated on approved Final PUD Plans.
b. The PUD District provides flexibility to accommodate a variety of public
and governmental uses on one site.
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CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION PC-2026-30
c. The PUD District provides flexibility from building materials requirements
for certain accessory buildings as illustrated on approved Final PUD Plans.
d. The PUD District provides flexibility from the standard requirement for
landscaping improvements based on approved Final PUD Plans.
e. The Monticello Public Works Facility PUD District provides flexibility from
required fencing materials if positioned on the property is accordance
with the requirements of the Final PUD Plans.
2. Ensure site lighting is consistent with the requirements for shielding both
light spread and glare toward the adjoining residential area to the south, as
well as the maximum 25 foot pole height per code.
3. Resolve encroachments on the property from existing roads, paths, and
structures, including the private cul-de-sac extending over the property line
from the manufactured home park, and address relocation, easements, or
license agreements for these encroachments as appropriate.
4. Increase shrub plantings along the Redford Lane building frontage and
foundation, including through the use of perennial planting, to meet the
minimum shrub count required by the zoning ordinance.
5. Ensure that rooftop mechanical equipment is property screened from public
rights of way and adjoining residential uses.
6. Continue operational practices that minimize the need for back-up alarm
usage during overnight or early morning hours.
7. Fencing shall be black -coated chain link, or if located within the perimeter
buffer and berm may be galvanized metal, except along School Boulevard
frontage, where fencing shall be ornamental black fencing comparable in
quality to other commercial sites.
8. Site landscaping is completed as approved. 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.
9. Provide detail on any future outdoor storage areas in the Final Stage PUD
Plans.
10. Compliance with the City's Engineering and Public Works comments.
11. Comments and recommendations of other Staff and Planning Commission.
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION PC-2026-30
ADOPTED this 7t" day of July, 2026, by the Planning Commission of the City of Monticello,
Minnesota.
MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
Andrew Tapper, Y4eeThair
ATTEST:
Angela Schum4n�, or01munity Development Director
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