Planning Commission Resolution 2023-26 (Dev. Stage PUD for Great River PUD)CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2023-26
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MONTICELLO
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A DEVELOPMENT STAGE PUD FOR PROPERTY PROPOSED
AS THE GREAT RIVER PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 1, BLOCK 1, GREAT RIVER 2ND ADDITION
WHEREAS, the applicant proposes a multi -family residential project on the above captioned
parcel in a PUD District, known as the Great River PUD District; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has submitted a request to plat the property to accommodate said
use; and
WHEREAS, the applicant proposes to develop the property for residential multi -family uses,
consistent with the economic development goals of the city for the described property; and
WHEREAS, the site is guided for mixed uses as Commercial -Residential Flex in the City's
Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the site is concurrently being considered for rezoning to PUD, Planned Unit
Development District which would control the uses and site development requirements on
the property; and
WHEREAS, the proposed plat and Development Stage PUD are consistent with the long-
term use and development of the property for mixed uses; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on September 5, 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 means of furthering the intent of the
Comprehensive Plan for the site by putting proposed buildings to uses and
architecture which are consistent with the goals and objectives of the Monticello
Comprehensive Plan.
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2023-26
2. The proposed improvements on the site under the PUD are consistent with the
needs of the development in this location, guided and zoned for mix use,
including the proposed multi -family development.
3. The improvements will have expected impacts on public services, including
sanitary sewer, water, stormwater treatment, and traffic which have been
planned to serve the property for the development as proposed.
4. The improvements on the site facilitate appropriate development of the subject
property, and are consistent with the objectives of the City's Comprehensive
Plan.
5. The PUD flexibility for the project, including managed public street access,
structured parking, modified setbacks, affordable residential development, and
provision of options for storage of work vehicles are consistent with the intent of
the City's economic development objectives, including its most recent Housing
Study, as well as with the intent of the PUD zoning regulations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE /T RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City of Monticello,
Minnesota, that the Planning Commission hereby recommends that the Monticello City
Council approves the Development Stage PUD for the Great River Planned Unit
Development, subject to the conditions listed in Exhibit Z of the staff report as follows:
1. The Development Stage PUD is conditioned on adoption of the Zoning District
amendment and Rezoning to Great River PUD District.
2. Approval of the residential PUD and associated zoning amendments are subject to
approval and execution of final development agreement, or amended development
agreement.
3. Sidewalk and pathway facilities as recommended by the City Engineer's office are
required right of way improvements and a requirement of the PUD and prior
approved plat. Six-foot width sidewalks are required along the 7t" Street and Elm
Street frontages of the development parcel.
4. The PUD is subject to Park Dedication requirements as recommended by the PARC
and approved by the City Council.
5. Removal of the 3 parking spaces adjoining the garage entry and demonstrate
adequate planting room adjacent to the south 14 parallel parking stalls.
6. Final building plans to include the raised parapet sections along all facades as shown
in the building elevation drawings and roofline cap extensions to add dimension to
the building exterior.
7. Exterior resident site amenities including the pool, pet run and playground area are
be developed with the initial construction.
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CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2023-26
8. The landscape plans are revised to show additional plantings along the east
boundary to comply with the buffer requirements as noted in this report.
9. The landscape and grading plans are revised to maximize the green space along the
south boundary with 1-94, the berms added to the plan are retained, and evergreen
tree plantings consistent with this report are added to the south boundary to create
a visual buffer between the site and the freeway.
10. Additional landscaping is provided to enhance the amenity areas, as well as to
screen the activity areas from the private living spaces of the adjoining units.
11. All landscape areas, including the berm and buffer plantings noted in this report, are
irrigated to help ensure survival.
12. The applicant continues to work with the City on final parking management and
other details and incorporates additional comments into the Final PUD plans as
required.
13. Comments and recommendations of the City Engineer in the letter dated August 25,
2023 and September 28, 2023.
14. Comments of the Department of Building Safety & Code Enforcement as provided in
their comments of September 27, 2023.
15. Comments and recommendations of other staff and the Planning Commission
following the public hearing.
16. Execution of an amended PUD agreement governing the proposed and remaining
development in accordance with the standard requirements and the additional
recommendations noted in this report.
ADOPTED this 3rd day of October, 2023, by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota.
ATTEST:
An
M TICELL
By: J PLANNING COMMISSION
Paul Konsor, Chair
iunity Development Director
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