Planning Commission Resolution 2020-024CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC -2020-024
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE
WEST METRO PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT ADDING
AN ACCESSORY BUILDING TO THE SITE WITHIN THE
WEST METRO PUD ZONING DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the applicant has submitted a request to construct an accessory building for use
as an automated photography studio for the applicant's vehicles for sale; and
WHEREAS, the site is zoned B-3, Highway Commercial, and is subject to a previously
approved Planned Unit Development; 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 is seeking flexibility from the building materials standards of the
B-3 District as a part of an interim use on the subject property; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has provided materials otherwise documenting compliance with
the terms of the applicable zoning regulations; and
WHEREAS, the uses are consistent with the intent and purpose of the B-3 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 1St, 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 B-3,
Highway Business 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
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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 proposed accessory building meets 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. No impacts on public utilities or other services are foreseen 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 for a photo studio
accessory building as an interim use, subject to the conditions listed in Exhibit Z as follows:
1. The trash handling equipment shall be relocated to an area attached to, or within, the
principal building, or in a reasonable location that is not in a yard adjoining a public
street.
2. The applicant will construct the building to meet setback requirements of 6 feet from
both side and rear property lines.
3. The applicant removes concrete pad encroaching into the 6 foot setback area, and
replaces it with landscaping required by Chapter 4.1 of the zoning ordinance.
4. The applicant shall submit a building permit for the accessory building which will
indicate the location and materials utilized in the construction of the building.
5. The applicant executes a revised development agreement specifying the term of an
interim use permit under the PUD and the termination date of such permit.
6. The accessory use building shall be subject to the review and requirements of the City
Engineer, including those within the report dated 9/1/20.
7. The installation of the photo studio shall be permitted as an interim use for a period of
5 years from the date of Council approval.
ADOPTED this 1St day of September, 2020 by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota.
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CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC -2020-024
By:�
Sam Murdoff, Chair
ATTEST:
a Schuo nn/gmmunity Development Director