Planning Commission Resolution 2019-012CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC -2019-012
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT FOR PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) FOR A REZONING TO A
PUD DISTRICT AFFECTING THE DEFINITIONS AND USES, THE SUBJECT
ZONING DISTRICT, DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, PERMITTED USES, SITE
PLAN, AND BUILDING PLANS
AND DEVELOPMENT STAGE PUD
AND PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR SPIRIT HILLS SOUTH PUD
WHEREAS, the applicant has submitted a request to subdivide its property along
Fenning Avenue NE, PID No. 155-199-001090 into forty-eight single family parcels and
associated outlots, as well as dedication of public street rights of way; and
WHEREAS, a previous owner had received original approvals for such subdivision
and a PUD request related to density and relationship to an off-site development; and
WHEREAS, the applicant is seeking amendments to the PUD setbacks and plat
layout; and
WHEREAS, the applicant concurrently proposes to develop the property for single
family residential uses; and
WHEREAS, the site is guided for residential uses under the label "Places to Live" in
the City's Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the proposed PUD, along with the companion Plat, are consistent with
the long-term use and development of the property for residential uses; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on May 7, 2019 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 Planning Commission has considered all of the comments and the
staff report, which are incorporated by reference into the resolution; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Monticello makes the following
Findings of Fact in relation to the recommendation of approval:
The PUD provides an appropriate means of furthering the intent of the
Comprehensive Plan for the site by putting the property to low density
residential use.
2. The proposed improvements on the site under the PUD are consistent with the
needs of the PUD in this location as a residential area.
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
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3. The improvements will have expected impacts on public services, including
sewer, water, stormwater treatment, and traffic which have been planned to
serve the property for the development as proposed.
4.. The PUD flexibility for the project, including altered front setback
requirements, are consistent with the intent of the PUD zoning regulations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota, that the Planning Commission hereby recommends that the
Monticello City Council approves Ordinance No. 6Y—X, an amendment to the Zoning
Ordinance including the Zoning District Amendment, as well as the Development Stage PUD
and Preliminary Plat as reviewed in the Staff Report for May 7, 2019, and subject to the
conditions in Exhibit Z of said report, as follows:
1. Bison Avenue, where it intersects with Wildwood Avenue in the east area of the site
shall be shifted approximately 30 feet to the south such that traffic on such road will
not directly face the home located upon Lot 6, Block 4.
2. To accommodate a right turn lane into the subject site at Wildwood Boulevard, the
applicant shall be responsible for the grading of that portion of Fenning Avenue
within which the right turn lane is to be located. Such grading efforts shall be subject
to County and City Engineer review and approval.
3. The applicants grade the proposed trail route along the east side of Fenning Avenue
(within the street right-of-way). This issue shall be subject to further comment by the
City Engineer and Wright County.
4. Recognizing that future access to the communication tower site is to be provided
from the east (via a westward extension of Wildwood Boulevard), existing ingress
and egress easements to the site shall be terminated (released).
5. Side lot lines of lots which border the gas easement shall be pivoted such that they are
at right angles to adjacent to streets and retain conforming lot sizes and suitable
building pads. These lots include the following:
• Lots 4 and 5, Block 2
• Lots 6 and 7, Block 3
• Lots 11 and 12, Block 3
• Lots 5 and 6, Block 5
6. To eliminate the oddly configured rear line of Lot 3, Block 2, the side lot line
between Lots 2 and 3, Block 2 shall be shifted such that it meets the southwest corner
of the corner of the communications tower site.
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WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
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RESOLUTION NO. PC -2019-012
7. The submitted tree preservation plan shall be subject to review and comment by the
City Forester.
8. Modification of the landscaping plan to show all required trees (2 per lot) to be
located in the boulevard, per this report.
9. Compliance with comments related to grading, drainage and utilities shall be by the
City Engineer.
10. To provide an opportunity for a direct pedestrian connection to the Fenning Avenue
trail, Outlot A shall be shifted westward to lie between Lots 5 and 6, Block 1.
11. The communication tower site's parking area shall be reconfigured to remove the
existing encroachment into adjacent Lot 2, Block 2.
12. Execute a Development Agreement providing for the terms and conditions for the plat
and Planned Unit Development.
13. Consideration of comments of other City Staff.
ADOPTED this 7th day of May, 2019, by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota.
MONTICELLO PLANNING
Community Development Director
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