Planning Commission Resolution 2022-31 (Amd. to CUP for PUD - Taco Bell ExpansionCITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2022-031
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MONTICELLO
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR AN AMENDMENT TO A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
FOR TACO BELL IN THE CCD, CENTRAL COMMUNITY DISTRICT
PID: 155-010-003060 and 155-010-003040
WHEREAS, the applicant operates a convenience style restaurant in the CCD, Central
Community District ; and
WHEREAS, the restaurant is subject to a Conditional Use Permit for a Planned Unit
Development, accommodating cross access through the property for an adjoining
commercial property; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has submitted a request to amend the CUP-PUD by expanding the
building, rerouting and increasing drive -through space, and amending site parking and
egress; and
WHEREAS, the proposed project changes require an amendment to the PUD, via a
Conditional Use Permit process; and
WHEREAS, the site is guided for "Regional Commercial" uses in the City's Comprehensive
Plan; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendments to the site are consistent with the long-term use and
development of the property for regional commercial uses; and
WHEREAS, the changes take into account the cross -access requirements of the adjoining
property; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on May 18, 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:
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2022-031
1. The CUP-PUD provides an appropriate a reasonable expansion of the use on
the site, and is consistent with the intent of the Zoning Ordinance requirements for
the area.
2. The proposed improvements will benefit both on -site and off -site circulation
and land uses through better drive -through function and controlled access and
egress changes.
3. The improvements will integrate outdoor uses, such as the refuse handling,
into the expanded building area, improving both site use and aesthetics.
4. The improvements will have expected impacts on public services, including
sewer, water, stormwater treatment, and traffic which have been planned to serve
the property for the development as proposed.
5. The PUD flexibility for the project, including additional curb cuts to 7t" Street
and access for adjoining property without public street frontage, are consistent with
the intent of the City's economic development objectives, as well as with the intent
of the PUD zoning regulations.
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 amendment to the CUP-PUD, subject to the conditions listed in Exhibit
Z of the staff report as follows:
Applicants verify maximum height of freestanding sign installation at no
more than 32 feet from average grade.
Applicants continue to work with staff on directional signage to ensure
proper site circulation.
Further modifications to site circulation or access may require approval of a
new amendment to the CUP/PUD.
4. Applicants verify execution of any required modifications of cross access
agreements with the Americlnn property as needed.
Compliance with the terms of the City's Engineering Staff letter dated April
22, 2022.
6. Compliance with the terms of the City Fire Marshal's letter.
Comments and recommendations of other Staff and Planning Commission.
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CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2022-031
ADOPTED this 18t" day of May, 2022, by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota.
MO TICELLO P NNING COMMISSION
By:
Paul Konsor, Chair
ATTEST:
Angela Schu a n, munity Development Director
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