Planning Commission Resolution 2015-012CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC -2015 -012
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT TO THE
B -3, HIGHWAY BUSINESS DISTRICT ADDING "PLACES OF PUBLIC
ASSEMBLY" AS AN ALLOWABLE USE LNT THE DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the applicant seeks an amendment to the B -3 Zoning District that would
add "Places of Public Assembly" as a potential use in the District; and
WHEREAS, the area is guided for "Places to Shop" in the Monticello Comprehensive
Plan; and
WHEREAS, both the B -3 zoning district is consistent with designated land use
category; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendment would accommodate a use that would be
consistent with other existing and future land uses in the area; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on August 4a', 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. The property is guided for "Places to Shop" in the Comprehensive Plan.
2. The current zoning district is a compatible zoning district within the land use
category.
3. The proposed use within the B -3 District would be compatible with the existing and
future uses of land in the area.
4. The proposed use would meet the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance for Places of
Public Assembly in the B -3 District.
5. The City has adequate land areas zoned and guided for other B -3 uses to satisfy future
land demand.
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC- 2015 -012
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City
of Monticello, Minnesota:
That the City Council should approve the amendment to the zoning ordinance including
"Places of Public Assembly" within the list of uses in the B - "s, Highway Business zoning
district.
ADOPTED this 1 " day of September, 2015, by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota.
MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
ATTEST:
Angela'56humanr J Coirmunity Development Director
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