City Council Resolution 2026-40 (CUP 155248001010)CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2026-40
RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR
VEHICLE SALES AND RENTAL IN THE B-3, HIGHWAY BUSINESS DISTRICT:
155-248-001010
WHEREAS, the applicant is seeking a Conditional Use Permit to support the
development of a vehicle sales and rental facility, in addition to applications for land use plan
map amendment and rezoning; 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 develop the property for vehicle sales and rental,
consistent with the proposed rezoning 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 conditional use permit within the
content of the applicable sections of the Monticello Zoning ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on May 5, 2026 on the
conditional use permit 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 conditional use
permit for the proposed Vehicle Sales and Rental use; 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 Conditional Use Permit for Vehicle Sales and Rental as provided in this resolution be
approved, based on the findings noted herein and the requirements of Exhibit Z as follows:
1. The Conditional Use Permit is contingent on the City's-approval of the Comprehensive
Plan amendment to Community Commercial and rezoning of the subject property to B-3
— Highway Business District.
2. Revision of the landscape plan to include an additional 20 shrubs in the turf areas along
the frontage and the pond area west of the parking field.
3. Limitation on the height of storage in the outdoor storage area to the height of the wall
enclosure.
4. Sign plans provided as a separate permit, consistent with the sign requirements for the
site and zoning district.
5. 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
6. Compliance with the terms of the City's Engineering Staff letter and Mark -Ups, dated
April 24, 2026.
7. Compliance with the terms of the Chief Building Official's letter dated April 24, 2026
8. Comments and recommendations of other Staff and Planning Commission.
ADOPTED this 26th day of May, 2026 by the City Council of the City of Monticello, Minnesota.
MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL
Lloyd Hilgart, ayor
r SchrObkr, �it� 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
261" day of May, 2026, as disclosed by the records of said Municipality on file and of record in
the office.
Municipality of Monticello
Jen6if�r Schf �iboryCity Clerk