Planning Commission Resolution 2023-08 (Monticello Lakes PUD Amd.)CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2023-08
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF
AN AMENDMENT TO A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
FOR MONTICELLO LAKES IN THE MONTICELLO LAKES PUD DISTRICT
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 1, Block 1, Monticello Business Center Eighth Addition
PID: 155-269-001010
WHEREAS, the applicant proposes to construct a 200 unit multi -family residential project in
the Monticello Lakes PUD District; and
WHEREAS, the property is subject to a Planned Unit Development approval governing the
uses, layout, site planning, architecture, and all other aspects of development within the
district; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has submitted a request to amend the PUD by incorporating
changes to the previously authorized accessory buildings, parking, and site planning; and
WHEREAS, the site is a part of the "Pointes at Cedar" development area, governed by the
Pointes at Cedar Small Area Plan as a part of 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 industrial use; and
WHEREAS, the changes take into account the requirements of the Points at Cedar
development objectives and requirements; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on March 7, 2023 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 PUD provides an appropriate an efficient modification of the development
on the site and is consistent with the intent of the Zoning Ordinance
requirements for the area, pending final plans consistent with the conditions of
approval.
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2. The proposed improvements will benefit internal and external uses of the site
through redefined parking and circulation definition, removal of external
accessory buildings, and other changes.
3. The improvements will make more appropriate use of the open space, both
public and private, within the Pointes at Cedar planning district.
4. The improvements will have impacts that take advantage of the existing
improvements in the area, including traffic, visibility, and public safety which
have been planned to serve the property for the development as proposed.
5. The PUD flexibility for the project, are not affected by the proposed amendment,
and continue to be consistent with the intent of the City's economic
development objectives, nor 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:
1. Provide information on site lighting, including photometrics, wall lighting, and pole
lighting details and height. Decorative lighting fixtures are strongly encouraged to
accommodate The Pointes SAP theme.
2. Provide information on site signage. Decorative sign plans and materials are
strongly encouraged to accommodate The Pointes at Cedar SAP theme.
3. Revise the proposed grading plans to accommodate the following objectives:
a. Meet the requirements of the City Engineer's report referenced herein, and
management of stormwater to support the Pointes at Cedar surface water system.
b. Modify the slopes facing the Pointes at Cedar public areas to the west and
southwest by adding undulation to the grading, with the objective being to
naturalize the grade and fit into the Pointes at Cedar public open space.
4. Compliance with fire code requirements as directed by the City, including those
specifically identified in the letter of November 511, 2021. These recommendations
relate to ladder access on the perimeter of the buildings, hydrant spacing and other
site circulation and internal building fire code compliance requirements.
5. Revise building elevations to illustrate side building views and to specify exact
materials and location for principal building materials, including decking; these
materials shall be equivalent in extent and quality as the prior PUD approval.
6. Verify and confirm that roof pitch on the window projection buildings elements
match the main roofline of the principal building.
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7. Detail material types on the community building and maintenance garage facade;
these materials shall be consistent with the principal building.
8. Update the landscaping plan to utilize the most current site plan, denoting the
accurate location of parking areas, sidewalks and pathways in order to accurately
reflect planting locations.
9. Modify the landscaping plan significantly to introduce more prairie -specific shrub
and perennial species, along with oak clusters of different varieties, with particular
emphasis on the outer portions of the project exposed to the common areas of The
Pointes at Cedar project.
a. Landscaping and grading treatments with the Gateway area beneath the
powerline shall demonstrate compliance with The Pointes at Cedar biome
concept.
b. With the modified form of the landscape, incorporate a more extensive
prairie/oak planting palette as identified in the staff report throughout the
project, enhanced plantings on berms, significant attention to seasonal
plantings consistent with The Pointes prairie -savanna biome, and additional
site contouring.
c. Restore tree counts to be similar to those which were part of the original
approval, prior to garage building removals.
d. Continue to work toward diversifying the shrub and perennial plant lists
beyond those listed on the current landscaping plans.
e. Landscaping plans should be modified to be consistent with the grading plan,
given the expected changes to the slopes and grading as noted herein.
f. Shrub clusters in the southwesterly slope, and both shrub and oak tree
clusters in the westerly slope should be diversified beyond sumac, as they
are an important component of the landscaping plan and the site visibility
from the public open space areas. Such areas should be designed to comply
with other plant variety and quantity requirements noted in this report.
10. Compliance with the terms of the City's engineering staff letter dated March 2,
2023.
11. Comments and recommendations of Planning Commission and other staff.
ADOPTED this 71" day of March, 2023, by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota.
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CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2023-08
MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
By: psx�
Paul onsor, Chair
ATTEST:
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Angela Schu nn ommunity Development Director