Planning Commission Resolution 2016-005CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MRNNN ES ®TA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. FC -2016 -005
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
AMENDMENT TO ALLOW PLACEMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS
ANTENNA EQUIPMENT ON AN EXISTING CITY WATER TOWER
WHEREAS, the applicant has an existing wireless services antenna array on an
existing water tower in Jefferson Commons, legally described as that part of Lot 1, Block 2,
lying north of the south 150 feet thereof; and
WHEREAS, the subject property is zoned B -4, Regional Business, in which co-
location of wireless communications antennae are allowed by Conditional Use Permit; and
WHEREAS, the proposed equipment will not interfere with the City's use of the
tower for Fibernet antennae or other uses; 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 March 2" d, 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.
3. The proposed amendment will not create undue burdens on public systems, including
streets and utilities.
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RESOLUTION NO. FC- 2016 -005
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 March, 2016, by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, IViinnesota.
MONTICLLLO PLANNING C 1AI., M1ISSION
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ATTEST:
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Angela Sy iu4i n, 1�-ommunity Development Director
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