Planning Commission Resolution 2013-058CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2013 — 058
Date: August 6th, 2013
Motion By: Commissioner AA�43 UeV-
Resolution No. 2013 -58
Seconded By: Commissioner $ U MV
A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT FOR LOT 2, BLOCK 1, AND OUTLOT C, KIRKMAN ADDITION AND LOT 19
BLOCK 1, MONTICELLO MALL
WHEREAS, on March 9th 1998, the City of Monticello approved a conditional use permit for planned
unit development to allow zero lot line development and cross parking and access for property legally
described as Lot 2, Block 1, and Outlot C, Kirkman Addition and Lot 1, Block 1, Monticello
Mall, and
WHEREAS, JR & R II, LLC., applicant, in conjunction with Monticello /Washington Assoc. and BBF
Properties Inc., property owners, have requested an amendment to conditional use permit to planned unit
development for retail uses larger than 10,000 square feet, accessory use outdoor sales and
display /outdoor storage, and a variance to loading dock length in the CCD, Central Community District;
and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the application for amendment to conditional use
permit pursuant to the regulations of the Monticello Zoning Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on August 6th, 2013 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. The application is consistent with the 2008 Monticello Comprehensive Plan for Downtown; and
2. The application is consistent with the Embracing Downtown Plan; and
3. The proposed uses will meet the intent of the Zoning Ordinance; and
4. The proposed uses will meet the intent of the approval for the original planned unit development;
and
5. The amendments to the PUD as proposed are tailored to the specific characteristics of the
site; and
6. The conditional uses proposed will not substantially diminish or impair property values
within the immediate vicinity of the subject property; and
7. The conditional uses proposed will not impede the normal and orderly development of
surrounding property for permitted uses predominant in the area; and
8. The conditional uses proposed will not pose an undue burden on public utilities or roads,
and adequate sanitary facilities are provided; and
9. The use is not expected to be detrimental to the health, safety, morals or welfare of persons
residing near the use.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City of Monticello,
Minnesota:
1. Pursuant to Minn. Stat. §462.357, the application for amendment to Conditional Use Permit for
Planned Unit Development, including Retail Uses over 10,000 square feet in the L -8, sub-
district of the CCD, a conditional use permit for accessory use outdoor storage, and a
variance for off - street loading dock length are hereby recommended to the City Council for
approval.
2. The recommendation for approval is subject to those Conditions as follows:
a. The applicant shall submit a revised site plan illustrating:
i. Placement of any proposed cart corrals which may result in additional
parking loss on a revised site plan.
ii. Elimination of obstruction of the fire hydrant at the southwest corner of
the site.
iii. A certificate of survey illustrating final sign and fenceline placement shall
be submitted.
iv. The north side of the storage area shall be screened from the public right
of way.
b. Vehicle traffic in the dock area shall be for temporary loading and unloading
purposes only. No semi - trailer storage shall be allowed on site.
c. Restriping of the full parking field for the subject site shall be required. Restriping
shall be to required code dimensions.
d. The applicant will be required to provide a photometric plan verifying that all
current site lighting meets ordinance requirements for glare. All building and
display lights shall be code compliant by replacement or re- angling downward.
e. The applicant shall submit a landscaping plan illustrating the removal and
replacement of any dead or dying plan material and compliance with Table 4 -4 of
the zoning ordinance for required plantings per site.
f. The monument sign base shall be required to be architecturally similar to the
principal use building.
g. A photometric plan for any lighted signage shall be required at the time of sign
permit application.
h. The applicant shall reduce the size of the north pylon to 100 square feet to
maintain code compliance.
i. The applicant is required to submit a grading and drainage plan as a condition of
approval. The grading and drainage plan for the site must illustrate that the
drainage issue at the rear of the PUD buildings will not be compounded by the
addition of the recessed dock.
j. The applicants shall enclose trash handling equipment within the building, or
within an enclosure that is attached to the building and designed to blend with the
overall building architecture.
k. The applicant will be required to execute an encroachment agreement for the
display area and fence.
1. The applicants enter into a PUD Development Agreement guaranteeing
compliance with the terms of the PUD approval.
ADOPTED this 6t" day of August 2013, by the Planning Commission of the City of Monticello,
Minnesota.
MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
By:
William Spartz, Chair
ATTEST:
Angela SchumanY,, Community Development Director