Planning Commission Resolution 2021-049CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2021-049
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A PRELIMINARY PLAT
FOR THE TWIN PINES ADDITION
WHEREAS, the applicant seeks to subdivide an previously platted outlot to create a multi-
family residential parcel; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has submitted requests to rezone 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 proposed Plat is consistent with the City's subdivision ordinance, subject to
those recommendations of the City Engineer for easement and recommendations for park
dedication; 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:
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.
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2021-049
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.
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 the Twin Pines Addition, subject to the conditions
listed in Exhibit Z of the staff report as follows:
1. Site plan additions are made per the staff report (primarily signage and sign
monumentation) to reinforce the entry and circulation to the residential area.
2. The Preliminary and Final Plat are found 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 Preliminary and Final plat shall include all easements, including perimeter
easements per the direction of the City Engineer.
4. The applicant is required to supply a cross -parking agreement with the adjacent
office building over Outlot A. Submittal of association and/or common area
easement documents is required. The documents shall be subject to the review and
comment of the City Attorney.
5. Each of the underground parking spaces are included in the rent set for specific
units.
6. The property owner submit the required petition for vacation of drainage and utility
easements over Outlot A, to be re-established on the plat per the City Engineer's
direction.
7. The approved PUD provides attached or internal trash handling, rather than the
detached trash enclosure area per a revised building plan and narrative.
8. The landscaping plan is revised consistent with any changes to the site plan to
maintain plant quantities and buffering.
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CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNNESOTA
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RESOLUTION NO. PC-2021-049
9. The circulation routes through the project are reviewed to ensure safe travel for
residents and commercial tenants in all areas of the project site, including
directional signage related to discouraging traffic through the veterinary office
building to the west.
10. The grading and drainage plans are revised to preserve usable patio and green space
in the south courtyard, rather than being sloped or utilized for stormwater
retention.
11. The site plan is revised to comply with the comments of the fire department staff for
code compliance, circulation and public safety aspects.
12. The applicant prepare and submit signage plans that incorporate existing signage,
provide for consolidated entrance monument signage and avoid additional
freestanding sign displays.
13. 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.
14. The applicant provides amended plans consistent with the requirements of the City
Engineer's letter, dated December 2nd, 2021.
15. The applicant enters into a PUD and Plat development agreement at the time of final
plat.
16. The applicant complies with additional conditions as recommended by other City
staff and Planning Commission.
ADOPTED this 71h day of December, 2021, by the Planning Commission of the City of Monticello,
Minnesota.
MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
By:
Paul Konsor, Chair
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2021-049
ATTEST:
Angela SchughVnh, Community Development Director