Planning Commission Resolution 2013-066CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2013 - 066
Date: September 3, 2013 Resolution No. 2013 -066
Motion By: Sala Seconded By: Gabler
A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTS AN
AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE, PROVIDING FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION AND LOCATION OF WIRELESS ANTENNA SUPPORT
FACILITIES ON PUBLIC PROPERTY IN THE R -2 ZONING DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the City of Monticello finds that wireless communications are a growing technological
need in the community; and
WHEREAS, additional facilities are necessary for both commercial and public communications that
cannot be served by existing services and equipment; and
WHEREAS, adequate communications facilities cannot be met by the current zoning regulations
restricting antenna arrays to commercial or industrial zoning districts; and
WHEREAS, increased height of antenna support structures will reduce the need for additional
structures by providing multiple co- location opportunities on taller towers; and
WHEREAS, well - located and designed facilities under the ordinance will enhance the use and
accessibility to wireless technology in the area; and
WHEREAS, amendments to the ordinance will provide adequate opportunities for public review of
new proposals, as well as the mitigation of potential negative effects of such facilities; and
WHEREAS, such facilities, properly located and developed, will not create negative impacts for the
community or neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has conducted a public hearing on September 3, 2013 to
review the requests and receive public comment on the amendment; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds that the applicant has met the requirements for
Comprehensive Plan amendment and rezoning found in the zoning ordinance;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota:
The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council adopt the amendment to the zoning
ordinance identified as Ordinance No. 2013 -583.
ADOPTED this 3rd day of September, 2013 by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota.
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIG HT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2013 - 066
MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
By:
William Spartz, Chad
ATTEST:
Angela Sc�*m�*, Community Development Director