Planning Commission Resolution 2014-059CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 2014 -059
Motion By: Fyle Seconded By: Sala
A RESOLUTION OF THE MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDING AMENDMENT OF THE MONTICELLO COMPREHENSIVE
LAND USE PLAN, REGUIDING THE SUBJECT PROPERTY FROM PLACES TO
SHOP (COMMERCIAL) TO PLACES TO LIVE (RESIDENTIAL)
WHEREAS, the City of Monticello considers the development of multiple family residential
housing to be a potential asset to the City's housing stock; and
WHEREAS, the City has recently updated zoning regulations relating to multiple family
residential land uses; and
WHEREAS, the development of new multiple family housing will require amendments to
the City's land use plan and zoning map; and
WHEREAS, the City finds that the designation of one or more sites for such a land use may
facilitate the development of multiple family housing in accordance with the City's plans and
regulations; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on June 3, 2014 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 re- guiding of the subject property addresses a condition in the community that
has changed since the adoption of the current comprehensive plan;
2. The proposed amendment is consistent with the guiding principles of the
comprehensive plan in that high- quality housing is encouraged, and required, under
the City's land use regulations;
3. The proposed amendment addresses a community need through the provisions of a
broader range of housing opportunities meeting the quality standards of the City's
zoning regulations;
4. The proposed amendment will not negatively impact the City's health, safety, or
welfare through adherence to the applicable zoning and building standards;
5. The proposed amendment will not negatively impact the built or natural environment
of the City, and can be served by existing City service and infrastructure in the
immediate vicinity;
6. The proposed amendment is consistent and compatible with surrounding land uses,
which consist primarily of public and institutional uses, as well as high- volume
roadways;
7. The proposed amendment furthers a logical and orderly development pattern by
capitalizing on the existing land use and public service infrastructure, and avoiding
impacts to less intense land uses.
8. The proposed amendment is consistent with the purpose of the zoning ordinance,
which is to both permit and regulate land use in a fashion that provides ample
opportunity for property owners to utilize their property in a beneficial manner, while
avoiding, minimizing, and/or mitigating potential negative impacts on surrounding
lands.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota, this amendment is recommended for approval by the City Council.
ADOPTED this 3d day of June, 2014, by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota.
ATTEST:
MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
LIM
Development Director
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