Planning Commission Resolution 2019-017CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC -2019-017
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MONTICELLO RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF REZONING
FROM "A -O", (AGRICULTURE OPEN SPACE) TO "R -A", (RESIDENTIAL -
AMENITIES DISTRICT), 66R-199, (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT), AND
66PUD" (PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT) FOR `HAVEN RIDGE"
PIDs: 213-100-234101; 213-100-234103; 213-100-242200
WHEREAS, the applicant has submitted a request to amend the Land Use Map of the
Comprehensive Plan from "Urban Reserve" to "Places to Live"; and
WHEREAS, the applicant concurrently seeks to extend utilities and develop the
property for a mix of single family residential uses and townhouses; and
WHEREAS, the applicant proposes to plat the property into a series of single family
and townhouse lots for purposes of residential development; and
WHEREAS, the applicant proposes to develop the plat and property consistent with
the requirements of the R -A, Residential Amenities, R-1, Single Family Residence, and
PUD, Planned Unit Development Districts; and
WHEREAS, the property is located within the Monticello Orderly Annexation Area,
and subject to the MOAA agreement between the City and Town of Monticello; and
WHEREAS, the site is contiguous to the City boundaries, the developer has presented
plans to extend municipal utilities, and meet other requirements of the MOAA agreement;
and
WHEREAS, the proposed development plan is consistent with the requirements and
process for annexation under the MOAA agreement; and
WHEREAS, the provision of low density housing in the area provides for uses
consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan policies for land use and incorporation of
natural features; and
WHEREAS, the City conducted an Environmental Assessment Worksheet for the
project identifying potential environmental impacts, and
WHEREAS, the project to be developed pursuant to the Comprehensive Plan
Amendment will be able to meet each of the mitigation requirements of the EAW; and
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC -2019-017
WHEREAS, the proposed plat and development plan are consistent with the
requirements of the proposed zoning districts, subject to compliance with the conditions
recommended by Planning Commission and final approvals to be considered by the City
Council; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on July 2" d, 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:
1. The Comprehensive Plan amendment provides an appropriate means of
furthering both the intent and the specific goals and policies for housing as
identified in the Comprehensive Plan, generally and for the subject site.
2. The site qualifies for annexation under the MOAA.
3. The use of the site(s) for low density housing is consistent with the long-term
expectations for housing in the area, and for future surrounding land uses.
4. The proposed use will have positive impacts on municipal public services,
including extensions of sewer, water, stormwater treatment.
5. The proposed utility and street improvements resulting from the
Comprehensive Plan Amendment will be facilitate the long-term plans for
development of such systems to protect and improve public safety.
5. The ultimate development of the site will be required to meet the regulations
of the various zoning districts, as reviewed and recommended or modified by
the Planning Commission and City Council.
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 the Rezoning, based on the findings listed above and
subject to the following conditions.
1. The City approve the requested Comprehensive Plan Amendment.
2. The applicants provide legal descriptions of the areas to which the proposed
three zoning designations are to be applied.
3. The zoning designations take effect concurrent with the City approval of the
preliminary plat.
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CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC -2019-017
1. The City approves the requested Annexation and such annexation is processed
by the Office of Administrative Hearings per the Monticello Orderly
Annexation Agreement.
ADOPTED this 2nd day of July, 2019, by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota.
MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
ATTEST:
Angela S#mon, Community Development Director
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