Planning Commission Resolution 2020-025CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC -2020-025
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE
AFFORDABLE STORAGE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT REVISING THE
SITE, USE, AND LANDSCAPING IMPROVEMENTS IN THE
AFFORDABLE STORAGE PUD ZONING DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the applicant has submitted a request to revise certain aspects of an existing
self -storage project, including the addition of a staffed office, additions to the landscaping,
and modifications or removal of an approved fence; and
WHEREAS, the site is zoned PUD, Planned Unit Development, and is subject to a
previously approved Planned Unit Development ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the proposed use and development are consistent with the Comprehensive Land
Use Plan designation of "Places to Shop" for the area; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has provided updated plans illustrating the changes dated 8/10/20;
and
WHEREAS, the uses are consistent with the intent and purpose of the underlying 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 September 1 st, 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 proposed uses are consistent with the intent and purpose of the Affordable
Storage PUD Zoning District.
2. The proposed uses are consistent with the existing and future land uses in the
area in which they are located.
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC -2020-025
3. The impacts of the improvements are those anticipated by the existing and
future land uses and are addressed through standard review and ordinances as
adopted.
4. The plan amendments meet the intent and requirements of the applicable
zoning regulations, subject to the flexibility granted under the PUD and the
conditions attached to this PUD Amendment.
5. Changes to utility services are expected to have no unanticipated impacts on
public utilities or other services as a result of the proposed amendment.
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 Planned Unit Development Amendment for Affordable
Storage, subject to the conditions listed in Exhibit Z as follows:
1. Redesign of the site plan to accommodate 24 feet of width for all drive aisles.
2. Provision for pavement markings and bollards in the center aisle area to ensure
protection of building corners due to the curved aisle design.
3. Rock mulch in the planting areas to be larger irregular materials to protect pathway.
4. Transition grading between phases.
5. No outdoor storage permitted.
6. No use of future phase areas until such phase is developed in accordance with the
approved plan.
7. Provide signage plans in compliance with Sign Ordinance requirements by separate
permit.
8. Site lighting in compliance with City ordinances.
9. Compliance with City Engineer's report dated July 5th, 2017.
10. Execution of development agreement.
11. Grading and restoration of the site to be completed with first phase.
12. Utilities, including curb and gutter, completed for Phases 1 and 2 with the first phase
of development.
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CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC -2020-025
13. The fence, as proposed at the August 2017 Planning Commission meeting, the
fencing would be deleted and replaced with the improvements shown on the
landscaping plan dated 8/10/20, including the 2 -foot tall boulder wall and other
additions. In the alternative, the Commission may require a reduced fencing
component, concentrating on the corners of the site in question.
14. Building elevations and materials for buildings facing Chelsea Road and Innsbrook
Drive shall be as shown in the Planning Commission packet of August 1, 2017, and
building elevations revised to clearly detail material and facades for all building
within the project.
15. Approval of the landscaping plan dated 8/10/20 to include a timeline for landscaping
as required by City Council resolution.
16. Site and fencing plan subject to the City Engineer's comments and those of the Fire
Department as related to the northerly access.
17. Modifying the original landscaping plans to replace sod with rock mulch along
the westerly common boundary with the RV center as illustrated on the
landscape plans dated 8/10/20.
18. The developer shall enter into an agreement for the PUD Amendment.
ADOPTED this 1St day of September, 2020 by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota.
MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
By:
John 41stad, Acting Chair
ATTEST:
Angela Schin)alm) Community Development Director
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