City Council Resolution 2026-39 (Rezoning 155248001010)CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2026-39
RESOLUTION APPROVING OF
AN AMENDMENT TO THE MONTICELLO ZONING MAP REZONING THE FOLLOWING PARCEL
FROM IBC: INDUSTRIAL AND BUSINESS CAMPUS DISTRICT
TO B-3, HIGHWAY BUSINESS
LOT 1, BLOCK 1, OTTER CREEK CROSSING SIXTH ADDITION
PID 155-248-001010
WHEREAS, the applicant is seeking an amendment to the Monticello Zoning Map to
support the development of a vehicle sales and rental facility, in addition to applications for
amendment to the Land Use Plan 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 applicant seeks to amend the Zoning Map from its current designation of
IBC: Industrial Business Campus to B-3, Highway Business; 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 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 Official Zoning Map 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
rezoning 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 rezoning of the
subject parcel from Industrial Business Campus (IBC) to Highway Business (B-3); 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 proposed rezoning:
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
the rezoning of the subject property from Industrial and Business Campus District (IBC) to
Highway Business (B-3) 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, M , yor
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LJen ifer 4S�thii�t, City Clerk
I 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
Je*f�r Sch j�ib�ryCity Clerk