Planning Commission Resolution 2017-002CITE' OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC- 2017 -002
RECOIYI[MENDff G AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 10 OF THE MONTICELLO
ZONING CODE RELATED TO MISCELLANEOUS SECTIONS
WHEREAS, the Zoning Ordinance serves as the primary implementation tool of the
City's Comprehensive Plan goals and objectives; and
WHEREAS, various portions of the Zoning Ordinance have been identified as
benefitting from amendment to increase clarity and usefulness; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on February 3, 2015 on
the application 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 has identified ordinance amendments to
clarify various chapters and sections with changes to the following:
• Chapter 2, Section 4(F) — Site Plan Applications
• Chapter 4, Section 1(H) — Standards for Site Landscaping
• Chapter 4, Section 1(J) — Zoning District Specific Landscaping Standards
• Chapter 4, Section 5(J) — District Regulations
• Chapter 4, Section 8(E) — Standards Applicable to All Uses
• Chapter 5, Section 2(D) — Regulations for Civic and Institutional Uses
• Chapter 5, Section 2(F) — Regulations for Commercial Uses
• Chapter 5, Section 3(B) — General Standards and Limitations for
Accessory Uses and Structures
• Chapter 5, Section 4(E) - Specific Standards for Temporary Uses
• Chapter 8, Section 2(B) — Lots
• Chapter 8, Section 4(B) — Definitions
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 amendments improve the ability of the Planning Commission and City
Council to direct land use and land use policy in the City.
2. The proposed amendments are consistent with the language and intent of the
Comprehensive Plan.
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC- 2017 -002
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City
of Monticello, Minnesota, that the Commission recommends that the City Council adopts the
proposed amendments as presented and approved.
ADOPTED this 3rd day of January, 2017 by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota.
MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
ATTEST:
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Angela Schu a , Co unity Development Director
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