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Planning Commission Resolution 2023-18 ( Headwaters West PUD Amd. related to Natural Gas Utility Installation)CITY OF MONTICELLO WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. PC 2023-18 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MONTICELLO RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE HEADWATERS WEST PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT WHEREAS, the applicant has received approval for the development of a parcel for twinhome residential use; and WHEREAS, the development approvals for the project include a Planned Unit Development zoning district; and WHEREAS, the project is approved and regulated to provide affordable rental units to seniors, a component of the City's housing planning; and WHEREAS, the City's Subdivision Ordinance requires the extension of natural gas mains into the project area, while the applicant's twinhome unit designs will not utilize that private utility; and WHEREAS, the projects public financing requires that the units remain affordable rental units under the same management for a period of at least 25 years or until the financial obligation is met; and WHEREAS, certain public policy encourages a phasing out of the use of natural gas as a heating and/or appliance fuel; and WHEREAS, if constructed with the project, the gas mains would represent an unused utility service in the public right of way and easements; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the application for the PUD pursuant to the regulations of the applicable ordinances and land use plans and policies, as well as the original project intent and approvals; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on May 2nd, 2023 on the application and the applicant and members of the public were provided the opportunity to present information to the Planning Commission; and CITY OF MONTICELLO WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. PC 2023-18 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 extension of natural gas through this project is not related to serving adjoining lands, as natural gas is already available to the surrounding area. 2. The gas mains, if constructed, would not be utilized. 3. The project, to be owned and operated as rental units for an estimated period of 25 years, ensures that no foreseeable change to the project is likely to occur that would dictate an after -the -fact need to supply the utility. 4. If the situation arose where gas were to become a desired utility addition, the nature of the provision of natural gas is such that it could be added with other improvements in place, and with minimal disruption to the site. 5. The long-term future for natural gas usage is mixed, with a public policy direction suggesting fuels such as gas may eventually be phased out. 6. The elimination of natural gas mains will not negatively impact the PUD design or development. 7. 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. 8. The proposed development details meet the intent and requirements of the applicable zoning regulations and are consistent with the applicable land use policies and ordinances. 9. The proposed PUD amendment is not anticipated to negatively impact surrounding residential properties, and instead is expected to encourage long term affordable residential uses on the subject property. 10. Approval of the PUD 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 Development Stage PUD for Country Club Manor First Addition be approved, subject to the conditions of Exhibit Z of the staff report, as follows: Issues related to the provision of all other utility services shall be subject to comment and recommendation by the City Engineer. CITY OF MONTICELLO WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. PC 2023-18 2. The applicant demonstrates compliance with all building code requirements for heat and other services and shall be subject to City Building Department review and approval. 3. An amendment to the Development Contract and Planned Unit Development Agreement and/or other instrument is recorded against each individual lot within the plat area impacted by the amendment reflecting the utility service availability. 4. Comments and recommendations of other Staff and Planning Commission. ADOPTED this 2nd day of May, 2023 by the Planning Commission of the City of Monticello, Minnesota. MONT LANNIN6 COMMISSION Paul Konsor, Chair ATTEST: i i` Angela Schuman o munity Development Director