Planning Commission Resolution 2020-006CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC -2020-006
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A PRELIMINARY PLAT
FOR MONTICELLO BUSINESS CENTER 8TH ADDITION
WHEREAS, the applicant seeks to subdivide a previously platted outlot to create a
multifamily residential parcel and an outlot to be reserved for future commercial uses; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has submitted requests to revise the land use designation for the
property, and zone the land consistent with the proposed plat; and
WHEREAS, subject to approvals for the land use and zoning actions, the proposed Plat is
consistent with the long-term use and development of the property for residential and
commercial uses; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Plat is consistent with the requirements of the proposed zoning
districts, subject to conditions recommended by the Planning Commission and required by
the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on January 7th, 2020 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 Plat provides an effective means of furthering the intent of the
Comprehensive Plan for the site by provided for the development of
multifamily and commercial uses in appropriate locations.
2. The proposed improvements on the site under the Preliminary Plat are
consistent with the needs of the development in this location as parcels in the
area.
3. The improvements will facilitate the logical application of existing municipal
public services, including sewer, water, stormwater treatment which have
been planned to serve the property for the development as proposed.
4. The Plat is consistent with the intent of the City's economic development
objectives, as well as with the intent of the City's zoning regulations.
5. The Plat provides an opportunity to support development that will facilitate a
variety of land uses and public spaces in the immediate area.
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC -2020-006
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 Preliminary Plat for Monticello Business Center 8th
Addition, subject to the conditions listed in Exhibit Z of the staff report as follows:
1. Site plan is revised to re-emphasize transition between commercial and residential
areas, and create a sense of entry into the residential portion of the project.
2. The applicants submit a Preliminary and Final Plat consistent with the requirements
of the Subdivision Ordinance, including verification that all easements and
association maintenance aspects of the mixed-use Outlot A area are addressed.
3. The site plan is revised to provide and emphasize pedestrian connections to
surrounding park and pathways locations as noted in this report.
4. Confirm attached or enclosed trash -handling, rather than a free-standing enclosure.
5. The landscaping plan is revised consistent with any changes to the site plan to
maintain plant quantities and buffering.
6. The circulation routes through the project are reviewed to ensure safe travel for
residents and commercial tenants in all areas of the project site.
7. The grading and drainage plans and building elevations are revised consistently to
preserve usable patio and green space in the south courtyard, rather than being sloped
or utilized for stormwater retention.
8. The site plan is revised to comply with the comments of the fire department staff for
circulation and public safety aspects.
9. The applicant prepare and submit signage plans that incorporate existing signage and
avoid additional freestanding sign displays.
10. The applicant prepare and submit lighting plans, including attention to existing
commercial site lighting that acknowledges the change in use and residential needs of
the property.
11. The applicant provides amended plans consistent with the requirements of the City
Engineer's letter, dated December 20t", 2019.
12. The applicant enters into a PUD and Plat development agreement with the final plat.
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CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC -2020-006
13. The applicant complies with additional conditions as recommended by other City
staff and Planning Commission.
ADOPTED this 7t' day of January, 2020, by the Planning Commission of the City of Monticello,
Minnesota.
MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
By: 'X4-�4 X4
Sam Murdoff, Chaiflf
ATTEST:
Angela Schu 5q, mmunity Development Director