Planning Commission Resolution 2020-037CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2020-037
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A ZONING MAP AMENDMENT
REZONING THE SUBJECT PROPERTY FROM
"A-O", AGRICULTURAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
TO 66R-199, SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the applicant has submitted a request to rezone a portion of Outlot A,
Featherstone 4th Addition (being replatted as Featherstone 51h Addition) subject to its platting
into single family residential lots; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendment is consistent with the long-term use and development
of the property suggested by the Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the original preliminary plat for the area anticipated low -density residential uses
for the subject area; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on December 1 ", 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:
l . The rezoning is an appropriate means of furthering the intent of the
Comprehensive Plan for the site.
2. The use of the site for low -density residential development is consistent with
the City's economic development objectives.
3. The amendment results in a zoning designation that more closely achieves the
goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan than would the current
agricultural zoning.
4. The amendment results in the potential for development that would be
compatible and consistent with the existing surrounding land uses in the area.
5. The resulting land uses will have impacts on public services, including sewer,
water, stormwater treatment, and traffic which have been planned to serve the
property for the subject property as proposed.
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2020-037
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 adopts Ordinance No. rezoning the subject property from "A-
O", Agricultural Open Space to "R-1", Single Family Residence District.
ADOPTED this 1st day of December, 2020, by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota.
MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
By: 1::9L N*
Sam Murdoff, Chair
ATTEST:
Angela Sch, m�nfh, C" mmunity Development Director
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