City Council Resolution 2026-38 (Comp Plan 15524800100)CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2026-38
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE MONTICELLO 2040 VISION + PLAN
(COMPREHENSIVE PLAN) FOR LAND USE GUIDANCE
OF THE FOLLOWING PARCEL
LOT 1, BLOCK 1, OTTER CREEK CROSSING SIXTH ADDITION
PID 155-248-001010
WHEREAS, the applicant is seeking an amendment to the Land Use Plan to support the
development of a vehicle sales and rental facility, in addition to applications for rezoning and
Conditional Use Permit; and
WHEREAS, the City regulates land use through its Comprehensive Plan (currently 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 applicant seeks to amend the Future Land Use Map from its current
designation of Light Industrial Park to CC -Community Commercial; 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, the existing land uses along Chelsea Road to the east are dominated by
vehicle -related businesses, some of which are retail commercial and others more business
service oriented; and
WHEREAS, further commercial development of the Chelsea Road corridor, particularly
with exposure to the 1-94 freeway, is a key attraction to new commercial use; and
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
amendments and members of the public were provided the opportunity to present information
to the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has recommended approval of the amendment to
the Monticello 2040 Vision + Plan Future Land Use Map for the redesignation of the subject
parcel from Light Industrial Park to Commercial Commercial; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered all of the comments of the Planning
Commission, the public, and the staff report, which are incorporated by reference into the
resolution; and
WHEREAS, the City Council makes the following Findings of Fact in relation to the approval
of the amendment to the Monticello 2040 Vision + Plan Future Land Use Map:
1. The Chelsea Road location is consistent with other retail vehicle businesses, including
another aspect of the applicant's business.
2. The mix of commercial and industrial properties north and south of Chelsea Road
respectively, are a common pattern in the Monticello area.
3. Chelsea Road acts as both a significant collector transportation corridor, as well as a
boundary for commercial and industrial uses in the subject area.
4. The proximity and visibility of the property from 1-94 is a valuable factor in commercial
site development.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MONTICELLO, MINNESOTA: that
that the proposed amendment to the Monticello 2040 Vision + Plan reguiding the subject
property from Light Industrial Park, LIP to CC, Community Commercial as provided in this
resolution be approved, based on the findings noted herein.
ADOPTED this 26th day of May, 2026 by the City Council of the City of Monticello, Minnesota.
MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL
Lloyd Hilgart, KAayor
Jennifer S�h�ibe�, City Clerk
HEREBY CERTIFY that the above is a true and correct copy of a resolution presented to and
adopted by the Municipality of Monticello, County of Wright, State of Minnesota, at a duly
authorized Municipal Council Meeting held in the Municipality of Monticello, Minnesota on the
26t" day of May, 2026, as disclosed by the records of said Municipality on file and of record in
the office.
Municipality of Monticello
Jen6ifAr Schj�ib�ryc y Clerk