Planning Commission Resolution 2023-21 (Culvers Amd to CUP for Drive-Through Service Addition)CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2023-21
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A RESTAURANT
DRIVE -THROUGH IN A B-4, REGIONAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
PID 155-164-001010
WHEREAS, the applicant has submitted a request to amend an existing Conditional Use
Permit for a drive -through facility as part of a restaurant use; and
WHEREAS, the proposed drive -through would alter the existing condition by adding an
additional menu board and drive lane; and
WHEREAS, the proposed use would have other impacts on the site, including relocation of
the trash -handling enclosure and encroachment of the paved area into a public drainage
and utility easement; and
WHEREAS, the site is zoned Regional Business (B-4), which allows such use as an accessory
use by Conditional Use Permit; and
WHEREAS, the use would continue to be consistent with the long term land use plan for the
City and the location, including the designation of the site for "Community Commercial"
uses; and
WHEREAS, the applicants have provided materials documenting that the proposed use
would improve traffic flow, customer service, and facilitate more efficient use of the site;
and
WHEREAS, the applicants have provided materials documenting that the proposed use will
comply with the terms and standards of the zoning ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on July 51h, 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:
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2023-21
1. The applicant has provided plans demonstrating that the proposed facility will be
in compliance with the standards for drive -through facilities found in the zoning
ordinance.
2. The applicant has provided plans demonstrating that the use will improve
efficiency and safety of the use of the site.
3. The parcel is intended for commercial uses, which is the existing and proposed
use of the property.
4. The operation of the business will not create noise, odors, visual impacts, or
other noticeable impacts on the property or the neighborhood beyond those
expected for allowed uses in the zoning district.
5. The use will improve convenience to customers and to the public, consistent
with the City's economic development objectives for commercial property.
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 amendment to the Conditional Use Permit for drive -through facilities,
subject to the conditions identified in Exhibit Z of the Staff report, as listed below:
1. The applicant executes an encroachment agreement related to the location of
the drive -through (and the bypass lane) on the south boundary of the
property.
2. The project is constructed per plans provided, with incorporation of the
recommendations made by the Planning Commission and the staff report.
3. The drive -through bypass lane is located no closer to the property line than
the proposed encroachment to accommodate additional landscaping.
4. The applicant provides a line of shrub plantings in the boundary area between
the drive -through lane and the south property line to create a clearer edge
and mitigate any issues related to the narrowed landscape buffer.
5. The trash enclosure is shifted to a location significantly closer to the building,
to minimize visibility and facilitate ease of use and maintenance.
6. Comments of the City Engineer, including:
• Maintain existing drainage patterns along south property line.
• Property owner/Contractor is responsible for any utility relocations
necessary for the work within the drainage and utility easement.
7. Comments and recommendations of other Staff and the Planning Commission.
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CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2023-21
ADOPTED this 5t" day of July, 2023 by the Planning Commission of the City of Monticello,
Minnesota.
MONT CELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
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By: P� \
Paul Konsor, Chair
ATTEST:
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Angela Schu �, Community Development Director
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