Planning Commission Resolution 2016-004CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC- 2016 -004
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF
A COND]lTIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT RELATING TO
ALLOW THE REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING TELECOMMUNICATIONS
ATTENNA EQUIPMENT ON AN EXISTING TOWER
WHEREAS, the applicant has an existing wireless services antenna array on an
existing tower at 6111 Wildwood Way, legally described as Outlot A, Spirit Hills; and
WHEREAS, the subject property is zoned R -A, Residential Amenities District, in
which co- location of wireless communications antennae are allowed by Conditional Use
Permit; and
WHEREAS, the applicant proposes to amend the existing CUP to replace the current
antenna arrays with new equipment at the same location on the tower; and
WHEREAS, the proposed replacement equipment will be slightly larger than the
existing equipment; and
WHEREAS, the height of the equipment above grade will minimize any potential
visual impact of the replacement equipment; and
WHEREAS, no other changes are proposed to the site that would impact land uses in
the area; and
WHEREAS, the proposed development amendment is consistent with the general
intent of the communications requirements of the zoning ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider the matter at
its regular meeting on February 2"a, 2016 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 amendment is consistent with the intent of the Monticello
Comprehensive Plan.
2. The proposed amendment will meet the requirements of the Monticello Zoning
Ordinance.
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC- 2016 -004
3. The proposed amendment will not create undue burdens on public systems, including
streets and utilities.
4. The proposed amendment will not create substantial impacts, visual or otherwise, on
neighboring land uses.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City
of Monticello, Minnesota that the proposed Conditional Use Permit amendment is hereby
recommended for approval.
ADOPTED this 2nd day of February, 2016, by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota.
MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
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ATTEST:
Angela Sclj iViin,1Community Development Director
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