Planning Commission Resolution 2012-022CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2012 —022
Date: April 3rd, 2012
Motion By: Commissioner Voight
Resolution No. 2012 -022
Seconded By: Commissioner Spartz
A RESOLUTION BY THE MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO TITLE 10, MONTICELLO
ZONING ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 3, SECTION 7 FOR THE ADOPTION OF
OVERLAY ORDINANCES REGULATING THE MISSISSIPPI WILD, SCENIC &
RECREATIONAL RIVER DISTRICT AND THE SHORELAND DISTRICT, AND
CHAPTER 8, DEFINITIONS, AND RECOMMENDING THE REPEAL OF CHAPTER
27 REGULATING THE MANAGEMENT OF THE MISSISSIPPI WILD, SCENIC, AND
RECREATIONAL RIVER SYSTEM AND THE SHORELAND AREAS OF THE CITY
OF MONTICELLO.
WHEREAS, the City of Monticello has requested an Amendment to City Code Title 10,
Monticello Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 3, Section 7 for the adoption of overlay ordinances
regulating the Mississippi Wild, Scenic & Recreational River District and the Shoreland District,
and Chapter 8, Definitions; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on February 21 st, and March 6t"
2012 on the request 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:
The uncontrolled use of shorelands of the City of Monticello, Minnesota affects the
public health, safety, and general welfare not only by contributing to pollution of public
waters, but also by impairing the local tax base. Therefore, it is in the best interests of the
public health, safety, and welfare to provide for the wise subdivision, use and
development of shorelands of public waters.
The legislature of Minnesota has delegated responsibility to local governments of the
state to regulate the subdivision, use and development of the shorelands of public waters
and thus preserve and enhance the quality of surface waters, conserve the economic and
natural enviromnental values of shorelands, and provide for the wise use of waters and
related land resources.
• The Shoreland District ordinance provides for the orderly development of the shoreland
and protects lakes and rivers from pollution by individual sewage treatment systems and
other non -point sources.
The Shoreland District ordinance encourages development of shorelands to enhance
water quality and preserve scenic resources.
In order to preserve and protect the Mississippi River and its adjacent land which possess
scenic, recreational, natural and historical values, the Mississippi River in the City of
Monticello has been given a recreational river classification, and lands adjacent to the
river are hereby designated by land use districts, the boundaries of which are based upon
the Mississippi River Management Plan.
• The purpose of the Mississippi Wild, Scenic & Recreational River District is to protect
and preserve the scenic, recreational, natural and historical values of the Mississippi
River in the city by carefully controlling development of this river corridor consistent
with the state Wild and Scenic River Act
• The Mississippi Wild, Scenic & Recreational River District ordinance will serve to
prevent damage to these exceptional rivers caused by intensive development and
recreational overuse.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota:
Pursuant to Minn. Stat. §462.357, the application for Amendment to Monticello Zoning
Ordinance Chapter 3, Section 7 for the adoption of Overlay Ordinances regulating the
Mississippi Wild, Scenic & Recreational River District and the Shoreland District, and
Chapter 8, Section 4, Definitions is hereby recommended to the City Council for
approval.
ADOPTED this 3rd day of April, by the Planning Commission of the City of Monticello,
Minnesota.
MONTJ� ICF�O PLING COMMISSION
Rod D;& ten, Chair
ATTEST:
Angela Schumann, Community Development Director
EXHIBIT A
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