Planning Commission Resolution 2022-03 (Rustech CUP)CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC 2022-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MONTICELLO RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR JOINT/SHARED PARKING FOR RUSTECH BREWERY AS FOLLOWS. -
PARCEL ID 155-010-032020 (JOINT PARKING AREA)
PARCEL ID 155-010-035040 (BUSINESS LOCATION)
WHEREAS, Rustech Brewery has requested approval of an expansion of its existing brewery
taproom facility, with parking to be supplied on a nearby commercial parcel; and
WHEREAS, the joint parking site has adequate areas for parking to accommodate both existing
and anticipated parking demand; and
WHEREAS, the joint parking between the subject properties is required to facilitate adequate
shared parking arrangements between the two uses; and
WHEREAS, the joint parking facilitates joint and shared parking uses between the commercial
uses in the development area; and
WHEREAS, the joint parking meets the requirements of the City's zoning ordinance and the
policies of the City's Comprehensive Plan for the downtown area in which it is located; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the application for Conditional Use Permit
pursuant to the regulations of the Monticello Zoning Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on February 2, 2022 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 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 CCD zoning district
applying to the two parcels.
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 shared parking meets the intent and requirements of the applicable zoning
regulations, pursuant to the conditions attached to the Conditional Use Permit.
5. The proposed joint parking is not anticipated to negatively impact surrounding
commercial properties, and instead may encourage future commercial development in the
downtown area.
6. Approval of the CUP for joint parking will not result in the need for additional road or
utility infrastructure and should not otherwise negatively impact the health or safety of
the community.
7. Parking will be adequate based on the available and future off-street parking on the
subject properties, and enhanced by the shared parking allowances.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota recommends to the City Council that the proposed Conditional Use
Permit be approved, subject to the conditions of Exhibit Z of the staff report, as follows:
1. Building Permit reviews verify layout and use of the expansion area to
substantially meet that of the application.
2. Applicant verifies compliance with the requirements of the Brewery/Taproom
limits for production and distribution (or a separate Conditional Use Permit for
the use is sought).
3. The applicant and the owner of the subject parking lot execute and record an
acceptable instrument providing for the applicant's right to use the subject
property for parking, and the terms thereof.
4. Other conditions recommended by Staff or Planning Commission.
ADOPTED this 2nd day of February, 2022 by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota.
MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
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ATTEST:
Angela Schum Vo unity Development Director