Planning Commission Resolution 2022-08 (Alive Lutheran Church IUP)CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. PC -2022-08
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MONTICELLO RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF
AN INTERIM USE PERMIT FOR PLACE OF PUBLIC ASSEMBLY ON A PARCEL
OF LESS THAN 10 ACRES IN THE B-3, HIGHWAY BUSINESS DISTRICT.
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 4071 CHELSEA ROAD WEST, MONTICELLO, MN 55362
PID: 155141001010
WHEREAS, the applicant is proposing to occupy leased space in a commercial building, 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, the proposed use is allowed through an Interim Use Permit; and
WHEREAS, the proposed use and site improvements, subject to the conditions identified in
Exhibit Z of the applicable staff report February 22, 2022, are consistent with the intent for
the Interim Use requirements and the City's land use objectives for the site; and
WHEREAS, the use would be consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan in supporting
the continued use of the site as Regional Commercial; and
WHEREAS, the nature of the proposed use will have limited impacts on the dominant
commercial uses of the site; and
WHEREAS, the Interim Use Permit allows the applicants an opportunity to seek other
permanent locations for their space, consistent with the long-term land use needs applicable
to such space; 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, pursuant to the conditions
identified by staff and others:
1. The proposed Interim Use is consistent with the intent of the Monticello
Comprehensive Plan.
2. The proposed use will meet the requirements of the Monticello Zoning Ordinance.
3. The proposed use will not create undue burdens on public systems, including streets
and utilities.
4. The proposed use will not create substantial impacts, visual or otherwise, on
neighboring land uses, other than temporary impacts common to to the developed
land.
5. The proposed use 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 Interim Use Permit is hereby recommended for
approval, with the following conditions:
1. The applicant enters into a development agreement specifying the duration of the
IUP, with a time limitation. Staff and applicant suggest an initial term of four (4)
years.
2. The applicant continues to demonstrate that the interim occupancy will not interfere
with other commercial uses of the property, either in the nature of the use, the times
of operation, or demand for services, such as parking or other impacts.
3. The IUP shall expire upon the end of the specified term, or when the applicant
vacates the property (whichever is sooner), and shall not be transferable to another
similar Public Assembly use.
4. Changes in scope or nature of the proposed use, operation, or other elements shall
require amendment to the IUP and the development contract, or a new IUP,
depending on the change.
5. Any additional recommendations of other Staff or Planning Commission.
ADOPTED this 22nd day of February, 2022, by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota.
MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
2
By:
aul Konsor, Chair
ATTEST: