Planning Commission Resolution 2024-06 (Rezoning to Big River 445 PUD)CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC 2024-06
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MONTICELLO AMENDING SECTION 153 OF THE
MONTICELLO CITY CODE, KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE,
CREATING THE BIG RIVER 445 PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT,
AND REZONING THE SUBJECT PROPERTY TO BIG RIVER 445 PUD DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the applicant is seeking a multi -phased Planned Unit Development for a commercial
project, currently vacant land, to be platted as Lots 1 and 2, as well as Outlot A, of the
concurrent request for the Big River 445 plat; and
WHEREAS, the proposed PUD District would create the uses and standards applicable to all
development in the Big River PUD District, to consist of a multiple -lot and building commercial
retail center as an allowed use in the proposed Big River 445 Planned Unit Development zoning
district; and
WHEREAS, the site is concurrently subject to requests for simple subdivision creating the
subject property for platting, a preliminary plat for the proposed project, and a Development
Stage PUD approval for Lots 1 and 2 of the Big River 445 PUD District; and
WHEREAS, the proposed PUD and its associated plat creates a dedication for public easements,
and adequate right of way related to public streets along with drainage and utilities which will
serve various phases of the PUD, subject to the requirements of the City Engineer; and
WHEREAS, the subject parcels will be consistent with requirements of the City's Subdivision and
Zoning Ordinance requirements under the adopted Big River PUD District standards, as well as
other applicable standards of the Monticello Zoning Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the subject property will be developed under the requirements of the Monticello
2040 Vision + Plan Comprehensive Plan, which designate the land use for the property as
Regional Commercial uses; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Big River PUD District establishes standards and development
regulations consistent with the land use policies and goals of the Comprehensive Plan; and
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC 2024-06
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the application for the Amendment to the
Zoning Ordinance pursuant to the regulations of the applicable ordinances and land use plans
and policies; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on February 6t", 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 make the following Findings of
Fact in relation to the recommendation of approval:
1. The proposed Zoning District is consistent with the intent and purpose of the plans,
goals, and policies of the Monticello Comprehensive Plan.
2. The proposed uses will be consistent with the existing and future land uses in the area in
which they are located, including the Monticello Future Land Use Plan.
3. 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.
4. The proposed PUD District and the associated development plans accommodate
additional public and private improvements, including streets, utilities, and stormwater
controls that ensure the project will continue to be consistent with the City's long-term
public service infrastructure.
5. The proposed PUD accommodates reasonable extensions of development and
infrastructure to serve other undeveloped property in the area.
6. The proposed access and development details meet the intent and requirements of the
applicable zoning regulations, and are consistent with the applicable land use policies
and ordinances, including policies of both MnDOT and Wright County.
7. As a property which has been designated for such uses for many years, the proposed
PUD is not anticipated to negatively impact surrounding residential properties.
8. Approval of the PUD will not result in the need for additional road or utility
infrastructure other than that being provided by and 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 amendment to the Monticello
Zoning Ordinance creating the Big River 445 PUD District, and rezoning the area being platted
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WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC 2024-06
as Lots 1 and 2, and Outlot A, all of Big River 445 to the Big River 445 PUD District, subject to
the approval of the final plat of Big River 445.
ADOPTED this 61" day of February, 2024 by the Planning Commission of the City of Monticello,
Minnesota.
MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
ATTEST:
Angela Schum
By: /7 /s
Andrew Tapper, V'�Chair
mmunity 'Develoent Director