City Council Resolution 2011-82CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2011-82
Date: September 6th, 2011 Resolution No. 2011-82
Motion By: SecondedBy:
A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO THE
MONTICELLO COMPRHENSIVE PLAN AND THE CITY OF MONTICELLO
OFFICIAL ZONING MAP FOR THE REZONING FROM I-1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL)
TO B-4 (REGIONAL BUSINESS) FOR LOT 1, BLOCK 1,
MONTICELLO COMMERCE CENTER 5"' ADDITION.
WHEREAS, Riverwood Bank has requested an Amendment to the Monticello Comprehensive
Plan Long Range Land Use Plan for the redesignation from Places to Work to Places to Shop,
and the Monticello Official Zoning Map for the rezoning of Lot 1, Block 1, Monticello
Commerce Center 5t" Addition as legally described on the attached Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the application for Comprehensive Plan
amendment and rezoning pursuant to the regulations of the Monticello Zoning Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on September 6th, 2011 on the
applications 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:
(a) The amendment and rezoning address the need resulting from a trend toward
commercial land uses in the area arising since the adoption of the
Comprehensive Plan;
(b) The proposed amendment and rezoning accommodate commercial uses which are
compatible with existing and proposed commercial uses surrounding the
subject property; the proposed design and land use is appropriate for the land
with adequate parking, green space, and expansion area for similar land uses;
and the proposed amendment will maintain or improve compatibility among
nearby existing and planned commercial uses and ensure efficient
development within the City;
(c) The proposed amendment and rezoning to a commercial land use designation and
zoning is consistent with the guiding principles of the Comprehensive Plan;
(d) The amendment and rezoning to a commercial land use designation and zoning
will result in a logical, orderly and predictable development pattern; and
(e) The proposed amendment and rezoning to a commercial land use designation and
zoning with the purpose of the Monticello Zoning ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota:
1. Pursuant to Minn. Stat. §462.357, the application for Amendment to the Monticello
Comprehensive Plan, Long Range Land Use Plan and Amendment to the City of
Monticello Official Zoning Map for the Rezoning from I-1 (Light Industrial) to B-4
(Regional Business) for Lot 1, Block 1, Monticello Commerce Center 5t1i Addition is
hereby recommended to the City Council for approval.
ADOPTED this 6t1i day of September, by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota.
MONTIC LOP NING COMMISSION
By:
Rod Dr gsten, Cha'
ATTEST:
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Angela S4IFn4n Community Development Director