Planning Commission Resolution 2016-042CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RIESOLUTION NO. PC- 2016 -042
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS FOR
(A) VEHICLE SALES AND RENTAL, (B) MINOR VEHICLE REPAIR,
(C) OPEN SALES AND DISPLAY, AND (D) ACCESSORY OUTDOOR
COMMERCIAL — ENTERTAINMENT / RECREATPON
LOT 1, BLOCK 2 OTTER CREEK CROSSING
WHEREAS, the applicant has submitted a request to improve property to expand an
existing motorsports vehicle sales and rental facility, as well as accessory minor vehicle
service, expand an outdoor storage area for service and delivery vehicles, and improve and
relocate a test track related to the sales and service facility; and
WHEREAS, the applicant, in a companion application, is seeking a rezoning of the
property from the B -4, Regional Business District to the B -3, Highway Business District to
accommodate these uses; and
WHEREAS, the proposed use will require the approval of conditional use permits for
vehicle sales, service, storage, and testing of the vehicles in the B -3 District as proposed; and
WHEREAS, the proposed use and development are consistent with the
Comprehensive Land Use Plan designation of "Places to Shop" for the area; and
WHEREAS, the uses are consistent with the intent and purpose of the B -3. Highway
Business zoning district; and
WHEREAS, the uses will not create any unanticipated changes to the demand for
public services on or around the site; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on December 6th 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 proposed uses are consistent with the intent and purpose of the B -3,
Highway Business District.
2. The proposed uses are consistent with the existing and future land uses in the
area in which they are located.
3. The impacts of the improvements are those anticipated by commercial land
uses and are addressed through standard review and ordinances as adopted.
4. The vehicle sales and rental, along with the accessory minor vehicle service
use and other related uses meet the intent and requirements of the applicable zoning
regulations, pursuant to the conditions attached to the Conditional Use Permit.
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 Conditional Use Permits for Vehicle Sales and Rental,
as well as for accessory minor vehicle service, subject to the conditions listed in Exhibit Z as
follows:
1. The applicants shall provide a narrative that describes how vehicles will enter and
exit the service area.
2. The landscaping plan shall be modified to move (or replant) the existing evergreen
tree buffer along the outdoor storage fence line facing Chelsea Road.
3. The applicant shall provide a narrative detailing the efforts to control dust and
drainage that may be generated by use of the "test track ".
4. The approvals granted under these resolutions do not factor future changes or
additions, which shall separate review and approvals under the applicable regulations
at the time of the change.
5. The applicant shall comply with the terms of the City Engineer's letter dated
November 30a', 2016.
6. The applicant has identified a future building beyond the current improvements to the
site. The future building addition and the current improvements will create more than
1 acre of new impervious surface, therefore if a future building addition does occur,
the infiltration basins will likely need to be enlarged to meet City and the MN
Stormwater Manual volume reduction standards at that time.
7. Comments and recommendations of other City staff.
ADOPTED this e day of December, 2016 by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota.
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