Planning Commission Resolution 2019-013CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC -2019-013
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR A SENIOR -ORIENTED MULTIPLE FAMILY BUILDING
CONSISTING OF 92 ASSISTED AND MEMORY -CARE UNITS
IN THE R-4, MEDIUM-HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the applicant has submitted a request to construct a 92 -unit senior
housing project on a platted parcel in the R-4 District; and
WHEREAS, the site is zoned R-4, Medium -High Density Residential with a
designation upon its rezoning for senior -oriented housing, and subject to the Mississippi
Wild and Scenic Recreational River Overlay District; and
WHEREAS, the proposed use and development are consistent with the
Comprehensive Land Use Plan designation of "Places to Live" for the site; and
WHEREAS, the applicants have provided materials documenting compliance with
the terms of the applicable zoning regulations related to land use, building height, parking
supply, traffic generation, landscaping, building materials, and other project elements; and
WHEREAS, the uses are consistent with the intent and purpose of the R-4 zoning
district; and
WHEREAS, the uses will not create any unanticipated changes to the demand for
public services on or around the site; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on June 4t", 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 uses are consistent with the intent and purpose of the R-4,
Medium -High Density Residential Zoning District.
2. The proposed uses are consistent with the existing and future land uses in the
area in which they are located, serving as a transitional development between lower density
residential and commercial areas.
3. The impacts of the improvements are those anticipated by the land use plan
and are addressed through standard review and ordinances as adopted.
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC -2019-013
4. The proposed senior housing project meets the intent and requirements of the
applicable zoning regulations, pursuant to the conditions attached to the Conditional Use
Permit, and listed below.
5. Parking, landscaping, building materials, and other project elements are found
to be adequate based on the proposed improvements to the property.
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 Conditional Use Permit for Office use, subject to the
conditions listed in Exhibit Z as follows:
1. The site plan shall be modified to demonstrate that a total of 125 off-street parking
stalls can be provided upon the subject site, subject to review for modification of
requirements at the time of the second phase.
2. Phase 2 of the senior living facility shall be subject to conditional use permit
amendment processing.
3. All landscape areas upon the subject site shall be irrigated.
4. Building finish materials are found to be consistent with Ordinance requirements.
5. The Fire Marshal provide comment and recommendation regarding fire protection
issues/requirements for the building.
6. The applicants shall provide details related to waste storage and removal activities.
7. A photometric lighting plan shall be submitted subject to City review and approval.
8. The submitted site plan shall be modified to illustrate the proposed monument sign
location.
9. All signs erected upon the subject site shall meet applicable Sign Ordinance
requirements and be subject to sign permit.
10. Units within the senior living facility shall conform with applicable minimum floor
area requirements of the Zoning Ordinance and Building Code. This issue shall be
subject to further comment and recommendation by the City Building Official.
11. Compliance with the comments of the City Engineer's review letter, dated May 30,
2019.
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CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC -2019-013
12. To ensure that drop -off -pick and up activities will not disrupt two-way traffic
circulation, consideration be given to providing a designated (separate) drop-off/pick-
up lane beneath the proposed entrance canopy.
13. The developer shall execute the required project development agreement, stormwater
maintenance agreement and encroachment agreement.
ADOPTED this 0 day of June, 2019 by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota.
ATTEST:
MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
ity Development Director
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