City Council Resolution 2015-11CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-011
APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT STAGE PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT AND PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR SUNSET PONDS 3RD ADDITION,
A 48 LOT "DETACHED TOWNHOME" RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT IN AN R -2
ZONING DISTRICT
WHEREAS, Sunset Ponds LLC has submitted an application for approval of the replatting of a
series of parcels of land originally platted for attached townhouse development; and
WHEREAS, in addition to the request for re- subdivision, the applicant has requested a Planned
Unit Development (PUD) approval to amend the existing Development Stage PUD; and
WHEREAS, the PUD amendment and replat result in a reduction in total dwelling units from 60
to 48; and
WHEREAS, the Monticello City Council and Planning Commission have adopted a statement of
PUD goals and objectives for the PUD; and
WHEREAS, the preliminary plat, as amended by the conditions in Exhibit Z of the staff report,
will meet design standards and other provisions outlined in the PUD statement; and
WHEREAS, the proposed detached project will continue to meet the goals and objectives of the
original PUD, and be consistent with the existing land uses in the area; and
WHEREAS, the proposed project will continue to meet the goals and policies of the Monticello
Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on February 3, 2015 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 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 made the following Findings of
Fact in relation to the recommendation of approval:
1. Together with the conditions identified in Exhibit Z of the staff report, the application
meets the City's intent for PUD projects as identified in the Zoning Ordinance and the
joint Planning Commission/City Council review.
2. The areas of flexibility requested by the applicant are reasonable and appropriate to
provide for a successful and attractive project consistent with the objectives of the
Comprehensive Plan.
3. The details of the Preliminary Plat, along with the conditions identified in Exhibit Z of
the staff report, are consistentwith the requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance.
4. The construction of the project will improve pre - existing drainage issues in the area that
affect surrounding property.
5. The conversion from attached to detached residential units is consistent with the general
land use pattern for the neighborhood.
6. The project meets the requirements for rezoning to PUD, Planned Unit Development as
detailed in the Monticello Zoning Ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Monticello,
Minnesota:
The City Council approves the proposed Preliminary Plat for Sunset Ponds 3rd Addition and
Amendment to the Development Stage Planned Unit Development, contingent on the applicant's
compliance with the terms of Exhibit. Z as follows:
1. Redesign proposed plat to reflect the alternative lot line layout in Exhibit P of the
February 23rd, 2015 staff report, or another option that meets the objectives identified in
the staff report including the elimination of angled side lot lines.
2. Prepare final Homeowners Association documents meeting the intent of the City relating
to common maintenance and enforcement.
3. Adherence to the architectural design submitted as a part of the PUD application,
referring to the "Hickory II" size, layout, and details. Minor variations in detailing and
layout may be approved by the Community Development Director, provided such
variations are consistent with the presentation and intent of the City's PUD approvals.
4. Enforcement of Homeowners Association maintenance requirements shall not be
enforced by the City of Monticello, but may not be amended without City approval via
PUD Amendment until the Association has been turned over to individual homeowners
from the control of the developer.
5. Prepare revised plans and documents reflecting the approved PUD and Preliminary Plat
for City records.
6. Revise engineering and civil plans in accordance with the conditions recommended by
the City Engineer.
7. Continued coordination with the Streets Superintendent regarding mailbox design and
placement.
8. Prepare and submit Final Plat and PUD documents in accordance no later than thirty (30)
days after Preliminary Plat and Development Stage PUD approval by City Council.
9. Vacation and re- establishment of easements for the proposed plat shall be in accordance
with the recommendations of the City Engineer.
ADOPTED BYthe City Council of Monticello, Minnesota, this 23rd day of February, 2015.
CITY OF MONTICELLO
Tian Stumpf, Mayor
ATTEST:
eff eill, City Administrator