Planning Commission Resolution 2016-017CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC- 2016 -017
RECOMENDING APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE ADDING ACCESSORY BULK FUEL S'T'ORAGE AS A
CONDITIONAL USE IN THE I -1 AND I -2 ZONING DISTRICTS
WHEREAS, the applicant has submitted a request to install bulk fuel dispensing
storage tanks as an accessory use on its I -1, Light Industrial zoned property; and
WHEREAS, the zoning ordinance provides for such tanks in other districts, but does
not currently allow them as an accessory use in the I -1 District; and
WHEREAS, the fueling of company vehicles is a common accessory activity for
industrial facilities; and
WHEREAS, the Monticello Zoning Ordinance provides a framework for allowing
such facilities on commercial and industrial property; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendment would facilitate the allowance for such
facilities in a reasonable and orderly manner; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on June 7th, 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 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. Bulk Fuel dispensing and storage is a common and reasonable accessory activity
in industrial areas.
2. The Conditional Use Permit process accommodates the use with reasonable
controls to ensure compatibility with the intent of the district.
3. The proposed amendment prohibits retail sales to minimize the potential for
conflicts between retail and industrial traffic in the area.
4. The proposed amendment is consistent with the purpose and intent of the
Industrial zoning districts in which it is effective.
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC- 2016 -017
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota, that the Planning Commission hereby recommends that the
Monticello City Council approves the ordinance.
ADOPTED this 7th day of June, 2016, by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota.
MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
ATTEST:
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Angela Schum (!�munity Development Director
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