Planning Commission Resolution 2016-026CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC- 2016 -026
RECOMENDING APPROVAL OF A REZONING AND DEVELOPMENT STAGE
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT FOR MILLS FLEET FARM
WHEREAS, the applicant has submitted a request to rezone its property along
Chelsea Road, PID Nos. 155011000190 and 155011000102, from B -4, Regional Business to
PUD, Planned Unit Development District; and
WHEREAS, the applicant concurrently proposes to develop the property for a variety
of retail purposes; and
WHEREAS, the site is guided for commercial uses under the label "Places to Shop"
in the City's Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the proposed PUD, along with the companion Plat, are consistent with
the long -term use and development of the property for commercial uses; 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 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 PUD provides an appropriate means of furthering the intent of the
Comprehensive Plan for the site.
2. The use of the site for retail development is consistent with the direction of the
Comprehensive Plan for "Places to Shop ".
3. The plan, through PUD, results in a project that more closely achieves the
goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan than would the application of
the standard zoning regulations.
4. The plan results in development that is compatible and consistent with the
existing surrounding land uses in the area.
5. The improvements proposed for the site under the Development Stage PUD
are consistent with the requirements of the zoning ordinance.
6. The improvements will have impacts on public services, including sewer,
water, stormwater treatment, and traffic which have been planned to serve the
property for the development as proposed.
7. The PUD flexibility for the project, including landscaping, storage and
display, and signage, are consistent with the intent of the City's economic
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC- 2016 -026
development objectives, as well as with the intent of the PUD zoning
regulations.
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 Rezoning and Development Stage PUD, subject to the
conditions listed in Exhibit Z as follows:
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 6th day of July, 2016, by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota.
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