City Council Resolution 2016-16CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2016 -016
A RESOLUTION OF THE MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL APPROVING A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
WIRELESS ANTENNA FACILITY ON THE FOLLOWING PARCEL:
THAT PART OF LOT 1 BLOCK 2, JEFFERSON COMMONS,
LYING NORTH OF THE SOUTH 150.00 FEET THEREOF
WHEREAS, Verizon Wireless has submitted an application for approval of a Conditional Use
Permit to construct a wireless service antenna facility and equipment building; and
WHEREAS, the property in question is guided for commercial uses under the "Places to Shop"
category in the Monticello Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the property in question is zoned B -4, General Business according to the official
Monticello zoning map and ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the proposed project is consistent with the requirements of the zoning ordinance for
the intended use; and
WHEREAS, the proposed project will meet the goals and policies of the Monticello
Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance encouraging co- location of such facilities on
existing antenna support structures; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on March 2, 2016 on the
application and the applicant and members of the public were provided the opportunity to present
information to the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered all of the comments and the staff report, which are
incorporated by reference into the resolution; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Monticello hereby makes the following Findings of
Fact in relation to the recommendation of approval:
1. The property is guided for commercial uses, consistent with the proposed use and
zoning.
2. The use meets the performance requirements for wireless services antenna arrays as
identified by the Planning Commission's findings.
3. The proposed facility will have no significant impact on the visual impact or public
services requirements of the surrounding area.
4. The proposed facility is consistent with the City's policy of promoting co- location of
such facilities on existing structures.
5. The use will not overburden the City's street or utility services.
6. The use will not create undue levels of traffic or other negative impacts.
7. The use can coexist with other existing facilities and uses on the City's Water Tower.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Monticello,
Minnesota:
The Monticello City Council hereby approves the Conditional Use Permit for construction of a
wireless services antenna facility as recommended by the Planning Commission, subject to
compliance with related codes and regulations for such use, and the following conditions:
1. Structural engineer review of the support structures by the City.
2. Continued coordination with FiberNet Monticello with regard to FiberNet use and
equipment on the Water Tower.
3. Removal from the plan of the 2 proposed trees along the south fence line in front of
the existing gate.
4. Execution of a lease with the City for the site as approved by the City Council.
ADOPTED this 28th day of March, 2016, by the City Council of the City of Monticello,
Minnesota.
MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL
By:
ATTEST:
Jeff O'Ne' , Administrator
Brian Stumpf, Mayor