Planning Commission Resolution 2024-01 (Approving CUP for Drive-Through Service as Acc. Use - Jimmy Johns)CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC -2024-01
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A RESTAURANT DRIVE-
THROUGH IN A B-3, HIGHWAY BUSINESS DISTRICT
PID 155-079-001010
WHEREAS, the applicant has submitted a request for a Conditional Use Permit for a drive-
through facility as part of a restaurant use; and
WHEREAS, the proposed use has been designed to avoid negative impacts on surrounding
property or the public right of way; and
WHEREAS, the site is zoned Highway Business (B-3), which allows such use as an accessory
use by Conditional Use Permit; and
WHEREAS, the use would be consistent with the long term land use plan for the City and
the location, including the designation of the site for "Regional Commercial" uses; and
WHEREAS, the applicants have provided materials documenting that the proposed use
would properly manage traffic flow, customer service, and facilitate efficient use of the site
consistent with the zoning and land use designation; 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 January 2nd, 2024 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 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 provide for
efficiency and safe use of the site.
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC -2024-01
3. The parcel is intended for commercial uses, which is the 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 provide 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 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 if needed over any
existing or proposed utility easement encroachments.
2. The project is constructed per plans provided, with incorporation of the
recommendations made by the Planning Commission and the staff report.
3. Consideration is made for shifting the trash enclosure to a location significantly
closer to the building, to minimize visibility and facilitate ease of use and
maintenance.
4. Compliance with all other requirements of the applicable zoning regulations,
including lighting, signage and other codes.
5. Comments and recommendations of other Staff and the Planning Commission.
ADOPTED this 2nd day of January, 2024 by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota.
MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
By:.
Paul Konsor, Chair
ATTEST:
Angela Schurz ahb, C6mmunity Development Director
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