Planning Commission Resolution 2015-001CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC- 2015 -001
Motion By: Heidemann Seconded By: Buchmann
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF THE PRELIMINARY PLAT,
REZONING TO PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD), AND THE
DEVELOPMENT STAGE PUD PLAN FOR SUNSET PONDS 3rd ADDITION
WHEREAS, the applicant has submitted a request to rezone the described property
from T -N, Traditional Neighborhood to PUD, Planned Unit Development, along with
requests for Preliminary Plat and Development Stage PUD Plan approval; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission and City Council previously met in joint
session to review the Concept Proposal for said rezoning; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission and City Council identified a series of goals
and objectives for consideration of PUD approval for the proposed project; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has submitted the relevant documents in support of the
applications; 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 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. 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 consistent with 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.
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC -2015 -001
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 Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota, that the Planning Commission hereby recommends that the
Monticello City Council approves the Rezoning to PUD, Preliminary Plat, and Development
Stage PUD plan, subject to the conditions listed in Exhibit Z as follows:
1. Redesign proposed plat to reflect the alternative lot line layout in Exhibit O of this
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.
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CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC- 2015 -001
ADOPTED this 3rd day of February, 2015, by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota.
MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
By
Brad Fyle, C air
ATTEST:
Angela Schu4*4, r2` nmunity Development Director
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