Planning Commission Resolution 2019-026CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC -2019-026
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING
ORDINANCE REVISING THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS IN
THE MISSISSIPPI WILD AND SCENIC RECREATIONAL RIVER (MWSRR)
OVERLAY DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the City has reviewed the requirements and intent of the MWSRR regulations
statutes and rules; and
WHEREAS, the required limitations to height for buildings in the MWSRR accommodate
building heights of up to 35 feet; and
WHEREAS, the Shoreland Overlay District, which overlaps portions of the MSWRR
requires building limitations of no more than 25 feet; and
WHEREAS, the portions of the MWSRR which are not also part of the Shoreland Overlay
District are currently subject to a height requirement of 25 feet, whereas state rules would
permit the higher 35 foot standard; and
WHEREAS, buildings in the MWSRR which are not also part of the Shoreland Overlay
District are unduly burdened by the lower Shoreland height standards; and
WHEREAS, the City of Monticello's land use and economic development objectives, as
stated in the Comprehensive Plan and other policy documents, are difficult to achieve when
subject to the height limitations noted above; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance protects the Mississippi
River in accordance with both the MWSRR and Shoreland objectives; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on September 3'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 proposed amendment is consistent with the intent and requirements of both
the State of Minnesota Shoreland Management Act and the MWSRR rules and
regulations as determined by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC -2019-026
2. The proposed amendment continues the City's policy of both protecting the
Mississippi River as a vital natural resource and as an economic development
asset.
3. The proposed amendment is consistent with the plans and policies as stated in the
City's Comprehensive Plan.
4. The proposed amendment will better regulate buildings in those areas where the
Shoreland Overlay District is not applicable.
5. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources had stated its approval of the
proposed amendment and the standards it sets, subject to formal DNR process
requirements.
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 approve the amendment to the Mississippi Wild and Scenic
Recreational River Overlay District, establishing a 35 foot height requirement in those areas
of the District that are not impacted by the Shoreland Management regulations.
ADOPTED this 3rd day of September, 2019 by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota.
MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
BY:
Sam urdoff, Chair
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ATTEST:
Angela Schu jiA�nl CVmmunity Development Director
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