Planning Commission Resolution 2022-49 (Wiha Preliminary Plat)CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC 2022-049
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MONTICELLO RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A
PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR WIHA ADDITION
WHEREAS, the applicant is seeking a replatting of a parcel of currently vacant land; and
WHEREAS, the proposed plat would consist of development opportunity for a light -
manufacturing facility as a permitted use in the IBC, Industrial and Business Campus zoning
district; and
WHEREAS, the site has previously been platted but has not been developed; and
WHEREAS, the plat creates a dedication for public easements related to drainage and utilities;
and
WHEREAS, the platted lot will be consistent with requirements of the City's Subdivision and
Zoning Ordinance requirements under the appropriate IBC standards; and
WHEREAS, the subject property will be developed under the requirements of the Monticello
Comprehensive Plan, which designate the land use for the property as Employment Campus;
and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the application for the plat pursuant to the
regulations of the applicable ordinances and land use plans and policies; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on November 1st, 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 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 and
Business Campus District.
2. The proposed uses will be consistent with the existing and future land uses in the area in
which they are located, including the Monticello Comprehensive Plan.
3. The impacts of the improvements are those anticipated by the existing and future land
uses and are addressed through standard review and ordinances as adopted.
4. The proposed access and development details meet the intent and requirements of the
applicable zoning regulations, and are consistent with the applicable land use policies
and ordinances.
5. As a property which has been designated for such uses for many years, the proposed
plat is not anticipated to negatively impact surrounding residential properties.
6. Approval of the plat will not result in the need for additional road or utility
infrastructure other than that being provided for the proposed use, and should not
otherwise negatively impact the health or safety of the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City of Monticello,
Minnesota recommends to the City Council that the proposed Preliminary Plat for Wiha
Addition be approved, subject to the conditions of Exhibit Z of the staff report, as follows:
1. The applicants provide an updated screening and landscaping plan showing
consistency with the comments in this report (screening/landscaping of the
loading and trash handling areas) as a component of building permit application.
2. The plat development is required to include installation of a sidewalk along 711
Street.
3. Addition of a sidewalk connecting the public street pathway/sidewalk to the
walkway around and to the building entrance points.
4. Compliance with the terms of the City's Engineering Staff letter dated October
28t", 2022, including comments related to easements and public utilities.
5. Compliance with the terms of the Chief Building Official's letter dated October
27t", 2022.
6. The Developer shall execute the required Development Agreement outlining the
terms and conditions of the Plat; these contracts shall be subject to the
comments of the City Attorney.
7. Compliance with the comments of the Minnesota Department of Transportation
related to the Plat.
8. Comments and recommendations of other Staff and Planning Commission.
ADOPTED this 15t day of November, 2022 by the Planning Commission of the City of Monticello,
Minnesota.
MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
By•
Andrew Tapper, V air
ATTEST:
Angela Schurgak4, Community Development Director