City Council Resolution 2016-44CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2016 -044
Date: June 27, 2016 Resolution No. 2016 -044
Motion By: Charlotte Gabler Seconded By: Glen Powsta
A RESOLUTION OF THE MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL ADOPITNG ORDINANCE
NO. 648, AN AMENDMENT TO THE MONTICELLO CITY CODE ALLOWING BULK
FUEL STORAGE IN INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICTS BY CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT
WHEREAS, the Rocky Mountain Exchange Group has submitted an application for approval of
a zoning amendment to accommodate bulk fuel storage on their industrial property; and
WHEREAS, the property in question is guided for industrial uses under the "Places to Work"
category in the Monticello Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the current zoning ordinance language does not permit bulk fuel storage on
industrial properties; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendment would provide for a common accessory use in industrial
areas, as well for the expansion of industrial and warehousing uses in the district; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on June 7, 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, and furthers the objectives, for
the area within the City Comprehensive Plan.
2. The proposed amendment meets all applicable requirements of the City's Zoning
Ordinance.
3. The addition of bulk fuel storage on industrial property as an accessory use is consistent
with the City's community and economic development objectives.
4. The project contributes to a reasonable expectation and density of land use on the
property.
5. The project will not overburden the City's public service capacity in the area.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Monticello,
Minnesota:
The Monticello City Council hereby adopts Ordinance No. 648, an ordinance amending the
zoning ordinance to allow bulk fuel storage as a Conditional Use in industrial zoning districts, as
recommended by the Planning Commission, subject to compliance with related codes and
regulations for such use.
ADOPTED this 27th day of June, 2016, by the City Council of the City of Monticello,
Minnesota.
MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL
By:
Brian Stumpf, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jeff O'Neill, City Administrator