Planning Commission Resolution 2022-35 (Zoning Ord. Amd. Related to Retail Services Use)CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2022-035
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MONTICELLO
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE ADDING
DEFINITIONS RELATED TO RETAIL BUSINESS
WHEREAS, the City regulates land uses in its various zoning districts, including an allowance
for various types of retail uses in specific zones; and
WHEREAS, the definitions of retail business currently rely on common understanding, but
have limited specific definitions in the code; and
WHEREAS, the clarity of the code will advance by the addition of said definitions; and
WHEREAS, the zoning district amendments herein will accomplish the objectives of the
City's land use plans and regulations; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on July 5, 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 usefulness of the zoning regulations require clarity and definition to
avoid misinterpretation, and promote the effectuation of the City's land use
objectives.
2. The proposed amendments add definition to terms used in the zoning
ordinance, but which rely only on common usage and understanding.
3. The proposed amendments refine the understanding of the terms used, and
therefore advance the City land use regulations and objectives.
4. The proposed amendments will improve the communication of the intent of
the zoning regulations to property owners, businesses, and city officials.
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 Zoning Ordinance as specified in Ordinance No.
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2022-035
ADOPTED this 51h day of July, 2022, bythe Planning Commission of the City of Monticello,
Minnesota.
ONTICEL O PLANNING COMMISSION
By:
Paul Konsor, Chair
ATTEST:
Angela Schun�pnAI, Community Development Director