City Council Resolution 2011-92CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2011-92
AMENDING THE MONTICELLO COMPRHENSIVE PLAN AND THE CITY OF
MONTICELLO OFFICIAL ZONING MAP FOR THE REZONING FROM I-1 (LIGHT
INDUSTRIAL) TO B-4 (REGIONAL BUSINESS) FOR LOT 1, BLOCK 1,
MONTICELLO COMMERCE CENTER 5th ADDITION
(FALLON OFFICE BUILDING)
WHEREAS, Riverwood Bank has requested an Amendment to the Monticello Comprehensive
Plan Long Range Land Use Plan for the redesignation from "Places to Work" to "Places to
Shop," and an amendment to the Monticello Official Zoning Map for the rezoning of Lot 1,
Block 1, Monticello Commerce Center 5th Addition, City of Monticello as legally described; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed the application for Comprehensive Plan
amendment and rezoning pursuant to the regulations of the Monticello Zoning Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on September 6th, 2011, on the
applications; and the applicant and members of the public were provided the opportunity to
present information to the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Monticello City Council has considered all of the comments and the staff
report, which are incorporated by reference into this resolution; and
WHEREAS, the Monticello City Council makes the following Findings of Fact in relation to the
recommendation of approval:
(a) The amendment and rezoning address the need resulting from a trend toward
commercial land uses in the area arising since the adoption of the Comprehensive
Plan;
(b) The proposed amendment and rezoning accommodate commercial uses which are
compatible with existing and proposed commercial uses surrounding the subject
property; the proposed design and land use is appropriate for the land with
adequate parking, green space, and expansion area for similar land uses; and the
proposed amendment will maintain or improve compatibility among nearby
existing and planned commercial uses and ensure efficient development within
the City;
(c) The proposed amendment and rezoning to a commercial land use designation and
zoning is consistent with the guiding principles of the Comprehensive Plan;
(d) The amendment and rezoning to a commercial land use designation and zoning
will result in a logical, orderly and predictable development pattern; and
(e) The proposed amendment and rezoning to a commercial land use designation and
zoning with the purpose of the Monticello Zoning ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Monticello,
Minnesota deems:
Pursuant to Minn. Stat. §462.357, the Amendment to the Monticello Comprehensive
Plan, Long Range Land Use Plan and Amendment to the City of Monticello Official
Zoning Map for the Rezoning from I-1 (Light Industrial) to B-4 (Regional Business) for
Lot I. Block 1, Monticello Commerce Center 5th Addition is hereby approved.
ADOPTED BYthe Monticello City Council this 26th day of September, 2011.
CITY OF MONTICELLO
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Clint Herbst, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jeff ity Administrator