City Council Resolution 2016-47CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2016 -047
A RESOLUTION OF THE MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL APPROVING A
PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR THE MILLS FLEET FARM ADDITION TO
MONTICELLO
WHEREAS, Mills Fleet Farm has submitted an application for approval of a Preliminary
Plat to accommodate the development of retail uses; and
WHEREAS, the property in question is guided for commercial uses under the "Places to
Shop" category in the Monticello Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the property in question is proposed to be zoned PUD, Planning Unit
Development District, to accommodate the shared access and signage on the new platted parcels;
and
WHEREAS, the proposed plat 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, as well as the Zoning Ordinance encouraging commercial uses on the
subject property; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on July 6, 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, the proposed plat meets all applicable requirements of the City's Zoning
Ordinance.
3. Except as otherwise allowed per PUD flexibility, all applicable requirements and
performance standards of the City's Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances will be satisfied.
4. The addition of commercial retail uses on the subject site is consistent with the City's
development objectives.
5. The retail project contributes to a reasonable expectation and density of land use on the
property.
6. The project can be accommodated with existing and planned public infrastructure.
7. The project will not negatively impact conditions or property values for other properties
in the area.
8. The plat and PUD better accommodate the use of shared spaces and facilities.
NOW, THEREFORE, ICE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Monticello,
Minnesota:
The Monticello City Council hereby approves the Mills Fleet Farm Addition Preliminary Plat as
recommended by the Planning Commission, subject to compliance with related codes and
regulations for such use, and the following conditions:
1. The light pole fixtures shall not be higher than 25 feet.
2. The Fire Inspector shall review and approve the fire connections.
3. The applicant relocate required landscaping for engineering purposes to open space
around the gas station/car wash facility without reducing overall quantity.
4. The applicants relocate the vehicle fuel sales trash enclosure to a position less prominent
in view, such as to the south of the fuel tank area, farther away from Chelsea Road.
5. The applicants apply for final stage planned unit and final. plat.
6. The applicant enter into a development contract with the City specifying and securing all
relevant aspects of the project.
7. The applicants comply with the terms of the City Engineer's letter dated June 29, 2016.
8. The applicants comply with the recommendations of other City staff.
ADOPTED this 11th day of July, 2016, by the City Council of the City of Monticello,
Minnesota.
MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL
By: v L
Brian Stumpf, Mayor
ATTEST:
J 1, City Administrator