Planning Commission Resolution 2019-016CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC -2019-016
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MONTICELLO RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT FROM "URBAN RESERVE" TO
"PLACES TO LIVE", FOR "HAVEN RIDGE", A 213 ACRE RESIDENTIAL PLAT
IN SECTIONS 23, 249 AND 26 OF TWP 121, RANGE 025
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 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 Comprehensive Plan amendment and 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
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
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC -2019-016
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 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 Comprehensive Plan Amendment, based on the
findings listed above and subject to the following conditions.
1. Final Approval of the Final Plat for Haven Ridge, including execution of the
development agreement, and recording of said plat.
2. 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.
ATTEST:
MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
By:
Chair
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CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC -2019-016
Angela Schu4;6,ommunity Development Director