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Planning Commission Resolution 2015-006CITY OF MONTICELLO WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNNESOTA PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. PC -2015 -006 Motion By: Murdoff Seconded By: Heidemann RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT RELATING TO THE UNION CROSSINGS RETAIL PROJECT WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF A MATTRESS FIRM RETAIL STORE WHEREAS, the applicant has a property interest in Lot 3, Block 1, Union Crossings 2nd Addition; and WHEREAS, the subject property is a part of a Planned Unit Development (PUD) governing the uses and development of the parcel; and WHEREAS, the applicant proposes to amend the PUD to accommodate the development of a portion of said Lot 3, Block 1; and WHEREAS, the property is zoned B -4, Regional Business District, in which the proposed store is a permitted use; and WHEREAS, the proposed development is consistent with the requirements and intent of the applicable zoning regulations; and WHEREAS, the proposed development is consistent with the intent of the Monticello Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, the proposed development is consistent with the general intent of the Union Crossings PUD approvals; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider the matter at its regular meeting on March 3rd, 2015 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 proposed subdivision is consistent with the intent of the Monticello Comprehensive Plan. CITY OF MONTICELLO WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNNESOTA PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. PC- 2015 -006 2. The proposed subdivision creates lots that meet the requirements of the Monticello Zoning Ordinance. 3. The proposed development is consistent with the intent and approvals of the Union Crossings PUD. 4. The proposed development will not create undue burdens on public systems, including streets and utilities. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City of Monticello, Minnesota, that the proposed subdivision is hereby recommended for approval, subject to the conditions found in Exhibit Z as follows. 1. The applicant clarify and address south -bound traffic on the private drive to avoid access to 7'�' Street. This issue shall be subject to comment and recommendation by the City Engineer. 2. Curb shall be extended to the limits of the building on the west side, and to include all portions of the proposed parking lot and drive aisles within the project site. 3. Verify that the existing Operations and Easement Agreement (OEA) adequately addresses cross access, utility and maintenance agreements with the abutting property owners to the north and west. 4. Issues with the retaining wall and compact parking to be addressed as suggested in the staff report. 5. Retaining wall materials should be verified to be consistent with materials and color of the principal building. 6. On -site deliveries and pick -up of mattress merchandise shall be allowed only for display purposes, not customer delivery or pick -up, unless an amendment is processed to accommodate loading traffic. 7. The applicant address, to the satisfaction of the City, potential conflicts which could result between trash handling and retail customer vehicles utilizing the same drive aisle, west of the building. 8. The intention of the "RSH" planting reference on the landscape plan schedule be clarified. CITY OF MONTICELLO WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNNESOTA PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. PC- 2015 -006 9. The submitted lighting plan shall subject to review and approval by the City Building Official for compliance with ordinance lighting requirements. 10. The location, size and design of the all signs upon the subject property shall be consistent with the previously approved master sign plan as applicable. 11. Future development upon the subject site (building expansion) shall be subject to the processing of a PUD amendment. 12. Issues related to grading, drainage and utilities shall be subject to review and approval by the City Engineer. ADOPTED this 3rd day of March, 2015, by the Planning Commission of the City of Monticello, Minnesota. ATTEST: MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION I Community Development Director