Planning Commission Resolution 2021-046CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2021-046
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT FOR AN EXPANSION TO THE
RUNNINGS RETAIL FACILITY REVISING THE SITE AND BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS ON THE
SUBJECT PARCEL IN THE CCD ZONING DISTRICT
PID: 155-068-001020 & 155-068-000030
WHEREAS, the applicant has submitted a request to construct an expansion of the current
commercial building for the applicant's retail business; and
WHEREAS, the site is zoned CCD, Central Community District, 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 Regional Commercial for the area; and
WHEREAS, the applicant is seeking the amendment to accommodate a revised building and
site layout; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has provided materials otherwise documenting compliance with
the terms of the applicable zoning regulations and consistent with existing improvements;
and
WHEREAS, the uses are consistent with the intent and purpose of the CCD 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 December 7th, 2021 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:
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2021-046
1. The proposed uses are consistent with the intent and purpose of the CCD, Central
Community Zoning District.
2. The proposed uses are consistent with the existing and future land uses in the area
in which they are located.
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 expansion of the building and change to storage area 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 resolution.
5. Impacts on public utilities or other services, primarily firefighting access, are
addressed as a result of the proposed amendment and the conditions cited herein.
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 an expansion to the
existing building and related necessary site improvements, subject to the conditions listed
in Exhibit Z as follows:
1. The site plan shall be modified to illustrate the intended design of the parking area
with the removal of the 18 referenced stalls and the possible addition of a row -end
parking island.
2. The applicant shall confirm on their site plan all locations of intended outdoor
display and sales area, which shall not exceed code allowances of 30% of the floor
area and shall not reduce the minimum amount of required parking on the site.
3. The proposed fire lane shall be subject to review and approval by the Fire Marshal.
At minimum, widening of the lane is required to 24 feet, and turning
movement/access for City fire apparatus is demonstrated. An additional hydrant
will be required along the north side of the building, and other requirements of the
City's fire officials are addressed.
4. Fencing around the west perimeter of the outdoor storage area shall match the
existing opaque materials.
5. For the portion of the outdoor storage area which extends north of the front
building line of the store, decorative fencing as noted in this report (similar to that
utilized by Walmart as example) shall be provided.
6. The height of the building addition (15' - 8") is acknowledged as being acceptable
(via the flexibility granted via PUD processing).
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CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2021-046
7. The applicant will be required to provide additional landscaping for the additional
building perimeter, per code requirements.
S. The applicant shall confirm that no changes to existing trash/recycling handling
activities are anticipated.
9. No new site signage is included with this project.
10. Issues related to site grading, drainage and utilities shall be subject to comment and
recommendation by the City Engineer.
ADOPTED this 7t" day of December, 2021 by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota.
MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
By: �
Paul Konsor, Chair
ATTEST:
Angela Sc101an, , Communi Development Director
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