Planning Commission Resolution 2023-13 (Approval of CUP for Cross Parking Easement - Block 51)CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2023-13
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR CROSS/JOINT PARKING EASEMENT IN THE BROADWAY SUB -DISTRICT OF THE
CENTRAL COMMUNITY DISTRICT
PID #: 155010051060, 155010051080, 155010051090, 155010051100
WHEREAS, the City, on behalf of the subject property owners, has submitted a request to
construct a joint parking lot with cross -access in the rear yard portion of the subject
property; and
WHEREAS, the proposed parking facility would improve the subject area and increase
parking supply in the immediate area; and
WHEREAS, provision of cross and joint parking requires the approval of a Conditional Use
Permit, and
WHEREAS, the site is zoned CCD, Central Community District, which allows and encourages
such use by Conditional Use Permit; and
WHEREAS, the proposed use and development are consistent with the Comprehensive Land
Use Plan designation of "Downtown Mixed Use" for the area; and
WHEREAS, the provision of joint parking, and the increase in efficiency of parking in the
downtown area, is consistent with the goals and objectives of the Downtown Small Area
Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on April 41", 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 applicant has provided plans demonstrating that provide for increased and
improved parking in an area where parking demand is, and is likely to be,
significant.
2. The applicant has provided plans demonstrating that the improvements,
including landscaping, screening, and other elements will contribute to the
compatibility of the parking area with surrounding uses.
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2023-13
3. The cross -use of the access and parking in this area can be done only through an
agreement with all of the parties due to limited public street access.
4. The parking lot implementation meets the relevant goals and objectives of the
applicable plans for the downtown.
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 approve the Conditional Use Permit for a cross/joint use parking facility and access
to said parking, subject to the conditions identified in Exhibit Z of the Staff report, as listed
below:
1. Specify the least height of the lighting poles to minimize/eliminate overspill
of lighting onto adjoining property.
2. Ensure that lighting fixtures are installed to avoid all glare, and minimize light
spillage, toward adjoining property.
3. Maximize landscape elements, particularly woody plants (shrubs and trees)
to enhance the year-round impacts of the landscape.
4. Compliance with the terms of the City's Engineering Staff as related to the
Downtown Roadway & Pedestrian Improvement Plans.
5. Comments and recommendations of other Staff and Planning Commission.
6. Contingent on the execution and recording of a cross -easement agreement
for operations, maintenance and provision for public parking.
ADOPTED this 4t" day of April, 2023 by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota.
MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
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By:
Paul Kons , Planning Commission Chair
ATTEST:
AngeASchuinn I4mmunity Development Director
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