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City Council Resolution 2016-26CITY OF MONTICELLO WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUll,ION NO. 2016-026 A RESOLUTION OF THE MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL APPROVING DEVELOPMENT STAGE PUD FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 23 UNIT RESIDENTIAL BUILDING AND ASSOCIATED USES ON THE FOLLOWING PARCEL: LOTS 1 -3, BLOCK 36, MONTICELLO WHEREAS, Masters 5h Avenue has submitted an application for approval of a rezoning and Development Stage PUD to construct a 23 -unit residential building on the subject property; and WHEREAS, the property in question is guided for commercial uses under the "Downtown" category in the Monticello Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, the property in question is current zoned CCD, Sub - district F -1, Central Community District according to the official Monticello zoning map and ordinance; and WHEREAS, the proposed zoning will accommodate flexibility from the otherwise applicable regulations to allow a development project consistent with the requirements of the Monticello Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, the proposed project will meet the goals and policies of the Monticello Comprehensive Plan, including the Embracing Downtown chapter, as well as the Zoning Ordinance encouraging downtown development that supports a vibrant and growing mixed -use environment; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on April 5, 2016 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 City Council has considered all of the comments and the staff report, which are incorporated by reference into the resolution; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Monticello hereby makes the following Findings of Fact in relation to the recommendation of approval: 1. The proposed project complies with the intent of the use of Planned Unit Development in that the flexibility offered under PUD is utilized to further the objectives for the area within the City Comprehensive Plan. 2. With conditions, Development Stage PUD plans meet all applicable requirements of the City's Zoning Ordinance. 3. Except as otherwise allowed per PUD flexibility, all applicable requirements performance standards of the City's Zoning Ordinance will be satisfied. 4. The addition of residential units to the downtown is consistent with the City's redevelopment objectives. 5. The residential project on the subject site contributes to a reasonable transition of land uses between the commercial core and residential neighborhoods to the west. 6. Building design, including common areas on the ground floor, complies with the general intent to limit ground floor residential uses in the area. 7. Building materials, including extensive glass and masonry, is consistent with the requirements of the zoning ordinance and downtown development objectives. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Monticello, Minnesota: The Monticello City Council hereby approves the development stage planned unit development (PUD)for construction of a 23 unit residential building as recommended by the Planning Commission, subject to compliance with related codes and regulations for such use, and the following conditions: Redesign of the detached garage buildings to provide the following: a. Flat - roofed design b. Variable roof heights c. Materials reflective of those on the principal building d. Variable wall facades facing adjoining properties 2. Provision of on- street parking along 3rd Street as noted on approved site plan. 3. Add tree planting to sidewalk along 3rd Street similar to proposed planting on Locust Street. 4. Extend sidewalk from project to Walnut Street along Yd Street. 5. Extend sidewalk along Locust Street to meet existing sidewalk to north. 6. Utilize sidewalk materials consistent with Walnut Streetscape improvements. 7. Ensure lapped siding is "LP ", cement board, or better, with no wood, vinyl or aluminum. 8. Revise trash enclosure to provide a visual barrier at the access point from the parking lot. 9. Provide lighting plans that meet the zoning ordinance requirements, and utilize materials and elements consistent with Walnut Streetscape. 10. Reduce wall sign size to 32 square feet, consistent with ordinance allowances. 11. Provide a current topographic survey and prepare grading, drainage, and utility plans consistent with the requirements and comments from the City Engineer in the Engineer's letter dated March 30, 2016. 12. Submission of Final Stage Planned Unit Development application and documents to meet applicable zoning ordinance requirements, for subsequent City Council consideration. ADOPTED this 25th day of April, 2016, by the City Council of the City of Monticello, Minnesota. MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL By: Brian Stumpf, Mayor ATTEST: Jeff , City Administrator