Planning Commission Resolution 2022-07 (Ordinance Amendment for IUPfor Places of Public Assembly in B-3)CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. PC -2022-07
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MONTICELLO RECOMMENDING ADOPTION OF
AN AMENDMENT TO THE MONTICELLO ZONING ORDINANCE
ESTABLISHING AN INTERIM USE PERMIT FOR
PLACES OF PUBLIC ASSEMBLY ON A PARCEL OF LESS THAN
10 ACRES IN THE B-3, HIGHWAY BUSINESS DISTRICT.
WHEREAS, the applicant is proposing to occupy leased space in a commercial building for
a Place of Public Assembly, on a temporary basis; and
WHEREAS, the subject property is less than the required 10 acres for Places of Public
Assembly in the B-3 District; and
WHEREAS, occupancies for such uses may be consistent with the conditions found in the
areas, if regulated by Interim Use Permit; and
WHEREAS, an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance is proposed which would establish
such an Interim Use Permit, with general conditions and an opportunity for the City to
manage the location, hours, intensity, and scope of the use on parcels of less than 10 acres;
and
WHEREAS, the proposed ordinance amendment, subject to the comments and requirements
identified in Exhibit Z of the applicable staff report February 22, 2022, along with the
language as proposed in the draft ordinance, are consistent with the intent for the Interim Use
requirements and the City's land use objectives for the site; and
WHEREAS, the ordinance amendment would be consistent with the City's Comprehensive
Plan in ensuring the continued dominant use of the site as Regional Commercial; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider the matter at a
special meeting on February 22, 2022 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 of the proposed ordinance,
pursuant to the conditions identified by staff and others:
1. The proposed Interim Use Permit zoning amendment is consistent with the intent of
the Monticello Comprehensive Plan.
2. The proposed IUP process will meet the requirements and intent of the Monticello
Zoning Ordinance.
3. The proposed IUP process, when managed consistent with the terms of the ordinance,
will not create undue burdens on public systems, including streets and utilities.
4. The proposed IUP amendment will not create substantial impacts, visual or otherwise,
on neighboring land uses, other than temporary impacts common to the developed
land.
5. The proposed amendment is found to be consistent with the proposed and planned
land uses in the area.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota that the proposed amendment to the B-3 Zoning District establishing
Places of Public Assembly on parcels of less than 10 acres by Interim Use Permit is hereby
recommended for approval.
ADOPTED this 22nd day of February, 2022, by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota.
MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
By: ��----
1 Konsor, Chair
ATTEST:
Angela SchyimAo, (�ommunity Development Director
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