Planning Commission Resolution 2022-26 (IUP Amd.)CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2022-26
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING
APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO INTERIM USE PERMIT FOR EXCAVATION/EXTRACTION
OF AGGREGATE MATERIAL.
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WHEREAS, the applicant is proposing to extract aggregate materials for a construction
project and haul said materials off site from an existing undeveloped parcel at the above
Parcel IDs; and
WHEREAS, the subject property is currently zoned B-4 (Regional Business) and B-3 (Highway
Business), in which 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 for April 5th, 2022, are consistent with the intent for
the Interim Use requirements and the City's land use objectives for the site; and
WHEREAS, the excavation would be consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan in
supporting the eventual use of the site as a joint stormwater amenity, as laid out in the
2040 Comprehensive Plan and the subsequent The Pointes at Cedar Small Area Plan; and
WHEREAS, the extraction and use of the aggregate materials for road -building and related
construction activities is consistent with both County and State policy for recovery of such
materials before development; and
WHEREAS, the City Council previously approved an Interim Use Permit for the proposed use
on September 131h, 2021; and
WHEREAS, the City of Monticello as applicant seeks to amend the interim use permit; and
WHEREAS; the Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider the matter at its
regular meeting on April 5, 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 most construction
projects on developable 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 amendment to Interim Use Permit is hereby recommended
for approval, with the following conditions:
1. Inbound trucks to the excavation site utilize the haul route along Highway 25, to
Dundas Road, to Cedar Street, to the site.
2. A return route utilizes Cedar Street to Chelsea Road, to Trunk Highway 25, subject to
further review, and amendment if required by the City.
3. The contractor conducts only aggregate resource extraction, and attendant grading
activities associated with that activity, and no other uses under this permit.
4. The operation extends from the date of City Council authorization, including any
other permitting required to initiate the project, until December 31, 2024. Any
further excavation would require an amended IUP during this timeframe, or a new
IUP if activity under this permit has terminated.
5. Stockpile and topsoil pile location shall be approved by the City Engineer and seeded
and stabilized per the City Engineer's requirements.
6. The operation is limited to 7:00a — 7:00p, Monday through Saturday for the period
noted in condition 4.
7. Restoration plans for the excavated area are to be provided per the direction of the
City Engineers to accommodate the excavation requirements of The Pointes
stormwater/lake facility.
8. The contractors enter into an agreement securing the conditions of the permit as
described in the application, including setback, and the City Council's approval of the
IUP and provides any securities required by that agreement.
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9. Comments and conditions identified by the City Engineer, and other City staff.
ADOPTED this 5t" day of April, 2022, by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota.
MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
By:
Paul Konsor, Chair
ATTEST:
Angela Schu n, ommunity Development Director
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