Planning Commission Resolution 2017-010CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC -2017-010
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT FOR MILLS FLEET FARM ADDITION TO MONTICELLO
WHEREAS, the applicant has submitted a request to Planned Unit Development
property along Chelsea Road, including Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, and Lot 1, Block 2; and
WHEREAS, the applicant is currently developing 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, were found, as a part
of the original PUD approval in 2016, to be consistent with the long-term use and
development of the property for commercial uses; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on June 6, 2017 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 amendment provides an appropriate means of furthering the intent
of the Comprehensive Plan for the site.
2. The proposed signage is consistent with the direction of the Comprehensive
Plan for shopping center retail development.
3. The improvements proposed for the site under the amended PUD are
consistent with the intent of the zoning ordinance and with similar
development in the City.
4. The improvements will not 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.
5. The PUD flexibility for the project for signage, is consistent with the intent of
the City's economic 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
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC -2017-010
Monticello City Council approves the amendment to the PUD, subject to the conditions listed
in Exhibit Z as follows:
1. Additional freestanding signs to be proposed for Outlot A and for Lot 1, Block 2
shall be of monument style only, consistent with the requirements of the sign
regulations of the Monticello Zoning Ordinance and subject to an amendment to
PUD at the time of development.
2. The applicant shall verify that the proposed signage is permissible per MnDOT
and/or FWHA requirements based on the current plat and right of way
configuration.
3. Comments of other City Staff and Planning Commission.
ADOPTED this 6th day of June, 2017, by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota.
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