City Council Resolution 2021-96CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-96
APPROVAL OF A PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR MONTICELLO BUSINESS CENTER EIGHTH
ADDITION FOR MONTICELLO LAKES,
A MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL SUBDVISION
WHEREAS, the applicant is proposing to develop unplatted property along
Edmonson Avenue in the B-4, Regional Business Zoning District; and
WHEREAS, the applicant is proposing to rezone the property from B-4, Regional
Business to Monticello Lakes PUD District, accommodating multi -family residential uses;
and
WHEREAS, the applicant has submitted a request to plat said property into one
development lot and one outlot, along with public street dedication and other features,
under a PUD; and
WHEREAS, the site is guided for mixed uses under the label Commercial and
Residential Flex in the City's Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the proposed PUD, along with the companion Plat, are consistent with
the long-term use and development of the property for industrial uses; and
WHEREAS, the plat will comply with the required policies and requirements of the
Subdivision Ordinance, contingent on conditions noted in this resolution and upcoming
Final Plat review comments; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on October 5th, 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 recommended approval of the Preliminary Plat
subject to a series of conditions detailing the need for greater consistency with The Pointes
Small Area Plan recommendations for the "Quercus" biome and other factors, which are
reflected in the conditions listed in this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Monticello has considered all of the
comments and the staff report of November 22nd, 2021, which are incorporated by
reference into the resolution; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Monticello makes the following Findings of
Fact in relation to the approval:
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1. The Preliminary Plat provides an appropriate means of furthering the intent of the
Comprehensive Plan for the site by putting the existing and proposed improvements
and parcels to a multi -family, high density residential use.
2. The proposed improvements on the site under the Preliminary Plat are consistent with
the needs of the development in this location as a mixed residential area.
3. The improvements will have expected impacts on public services, including sewer,
water, stormwater treatment, and traffic which have been planned to serve the
property for the development as proposed.
4. The development and building designs, per conditions as approved, successfully fulfill
the intent of the City's development plans and regulations.
5. The flexibility from Subdivision Regulations in the Preliminary Plat for the project is
consistent with the intent of the City's economic development objectives, as well as
with the intent of the PUD zoning regulations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Monticello,
Minnesota, that the Monticello City Council approves the Preliminary Plat for Monticello
Business Center Eight Addition for Monticello Lakes, subject to the conditions listed in
Exhibit Z of the staff report as follows:
1. Revise the central entrance drive to create an expanded sense of entry and terminal
view through the project.
a. Develop a more identifiable visual focus point between the two building
garage entrances on the west area of the site.
b. Revise landscaping plan accordingly to reflect additional upright plantings
and consistency with the southerly Pointes biome.
2. Provide an updated site plan showing all amenities proposed by the development
team.
3. If accessory garage structures are to remain, supplement the site plan with proposed
additional detail relating to the detached covered parking structures, including
building materials, architecture, and other features that fit with the required The
Pointes SAP theming on the site. This would include an emphasis on all four sides of
these buildings, including the sides facing Edmonson Avenue.
4. Provide information on site lighting, including photometrics, wall lighting, and pole
lighting details and height. Decorative lighting fixtures are strongly encouraged to
accommodate The Pointes SAP theme.
5. Provide information on site signage. Decorative sign plans and materials are
strongly encouraged to accommodate The Pointes at Cedar SAP theme.
6. Revise the proposed grading plans to accommodate the following objectives:
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a. Maximize capture and pre-treatment of stormwater, directing it to other basin
locations along the powerline corridor and/or the northerly abutting gateway, as
directed by the City Engineering department.
b. Revise the slopes on the outside exposure of the building walls to create an
undulating, natural form rather than a straight-line geometric bank, and
accommodate access from ground units to the exterior.
7. Compliance with fire code requirements as directed by the City, including those
specifically identified in the letter of November 5th, 2021. These recommendations
relate to ladder access on the perimeter of the buildings, hydrant spacing and other
site circulation and internal building fire code compliance requirements.
8. Revise building architecture to reflect Pointes at Cedar biome for the southern area.
Incorporate prairie -style horizontal emphasis as reflected in the Community
Building, including varying and interrupted roof planes, significant increase in the
use of stone and/or brick above the garage -level exposures on all four facades, and
additional glass where practical as suggested in this report.
a. Clarify materials for decking and garage facades.
9. Modify the landscaping plan significantly to introduce more prairie -specific shrub
and perennial species, along with oak clusters of different varieties, with particular
emphasis on the outer portions of the project exposed to the common areas of The
Pointes at Cedar project.
a. Landscaping and grading treatments with the Gateway area beneath the
powerline shall demonstrate compliance with The Pointes at Cedar
biome concept.
b. With the modified form of the landscape, incorporate a more extensive
prairie/oak planting palette as identified in the staff report throughout
the project, enhanced plantings on berms, significant attention to
seasonal plantings consistent with The Pointes prairie -savanna biome,
and additional site contouring.
c. Landscaping plans should be intentional and consistent with the grading
plan.
d. Shrub clusters in the southwesterly slope, and both shrub and oak tree
clusters in the westerly slope, are an important component of the
landscaping plan
10. Address all plat recommendations of the City Engineer, including internal and plat
perimeter easements.
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11. Address park dedication recommendations of the Parks, Arts, and Recreation
Commission, including dedication of easement for pathway and appurtenant
purposes along the powerline corridor.
12. Work with the City to ensure that connections to the adjoining Gateway and
Commons area open spaces and pathways are properly placed for design, function,
accessibility. and materials. Direct connections to The Pointes should consider
concrete pathways.
a. Develop additional connection points from each of the two principal
buildings to The Pointes public spaces.
b. Revise internal sidewalk access to the main pathway to the lake area per
the recommendation of the Park & Recreation director.
13. Compliance with the terms of the City's engineering staff letter dated October 26th,
2021.
14. Addition of brick or stone consistent with the principal building shall be added to the
detached garage front facade and the front fagade of the community building.
15. Comments and recommendations of other staff and Planning Commission.
ADOPTED this 22nd day of November 2021, by the City Council of the City of Monticello,
Minnesota.
ATTEST:
1 nifer Schreiber, ity Clerk
MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL
By:
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Lloyd Hilgart, Mayor
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Lloyd Hilgart, Mayor