Planning Commission Resolution 2022-17 (7th St E Antenna Tower CUP Amd.)CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC 2022-017
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MONTICELLO
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR THE CO -LOCATION OF A WIRELESS ANTENNA ARRAY INCLUDING REVISION/REPAIR
ON AN EXISTING TELECOMMUNICATION ANTENNA SUPPORT STRUCTURE
WHEREAS, the applicant has submitted a request to add and modify antenna arrays on an
existing communications tower; and
WHEREAS, the site is zoned IBC, Industrial Business Campus, which allows such use by
Conditional Use Permit; and
WHEREAS, the proposed use and development are consistent with the Comprehensive Land
Use Plan designation of Regional Commercial for the area; and
WHEREAS, the applicants have provided materials documenting compliance with the terms
of the applicable zoning regulations; and
WHEREAS, the uses are consistent with the intent and purpose of the IBC zoning district;
and
WHEREAS, the uses will not create any unanticipated changes to the demand for public
services on or around the site; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on April 51", 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; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Monticello makes 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 IBC,
Industrial Business Campus Zoning District.
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 commercial land
uses and are addressed through standard review and ordinances as adopted.
4. The colocation of antenna arrays meets the intent and requirements of the
applicable zoning regulations, pursuant to the conditions attached to the
Conditional Use Permit.
5. No other changes or impacts resulting for the antenna construction are
anticipated.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City of Monticello,
Minnesota, that the Planning Commission hereby recommends that the Monticello City
Council approves the Conditional Use Permit for colocation of wireless antennas, subject to
the conditions listed in Exhibit Z of the staff report as follows:
1. Facility upgrades shall be in accordance with the plan set dated 3/10/2022 for
Dish Wireless.
2. A building permit shall be obtained prior to installation of the proposed new
antennas and updated equipment, including certification by a licensed structural
engineer if determined to be necessary by the Building Department.
3. The new antennas and related equipment shall comply with all Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) regulations.
4. The new antennas and related equipment shall comply with all applicable
electrical codes.
5. All transmitting, receiving and switching equipment shall be housed within the
existing equipment structure.
6. Comments of the City Engineer and other City staff as applicable.
ADOPTED this 51" day of April, 2022 by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota.
TICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
By:
PaL t'Konsor, Chair
ATTEST:
An'g6a SchuVaq n1 Community Development Director
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