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Planning Commission Resolution 2017-016CITY OF MONTICELLO WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. PC -2017-016 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A REZONING AND DEVELOPMENT STAGE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT FOR LOT 1, BLOCK 1, CAMPING WORLD FIRST ADDITION, TOGETHER WITH LOT 1, BLOCK 1, MAAS ADDITION WHEREAS, the applicant has submitted a request to rezone its property along Chelsea Road, legally described as Lot 1, Block 1 Camping World First Addition, together with Lot 1, Block 1 Maas Addition, from B-3, Highway Business to PUD, Planned Unit Development District; and WHEREAS, the applicant concurrently proposes to develop the property for retail recreational vehicle sales and service and related accessory uses; 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 is consistent with the long-term use and development of the property for commercial uses; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on April 4, 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 provides an appropriate means of furthering the intent of the Comprehensive Plan for the site. 2. The use of the site for retail vehicle sales, display and service 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 intent of the zoning ordinance. 6. The improvements will have impacts on public services, including sewer, water, storinwater treatment, and traffic which have been planned to serve the property for the development as proposed. CITY OF MONTICELLO WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. PC -2017-016 7. The PUD flexibility for the project, including site coverage, building materials, display, and signage, are 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 Monticello City Council approves the Rezoning and Development Stage PUD, subject to the conditions listed in Exhibit Z as follows: 1. Meet the architectural materials requirements of the pylon sign standards. 2. Enforce the requirements for monument sign relocation at 3810 Chelsea Road, by moving the sign out of the right of way; or if location is approved by the City, the applicant shall enter into a license agreement for the encroachment. 3. Provide curbing around the entire paved area, consistent with the requirements of the zoning ordinance. 4. Revise landscaping plan to provide quantity and species for proposed landscaping along south portion of the site. 5. Provide materials and height detail for proposed ornamental fence. 6. Locate the flagpole at a distance from the east and north property line a distance of 30' 7. Demonstrate FAA review and approval for flagpole as required. 8. Upgrade the existing buildings with exterior architectural treatments to meet/exceed the requirements for commercial buildings and construct a fence or wall around the east and south boundaries of the east parcel, with landscaping on east and south sides to create an attractive visual screen, and which focuses traffic and attention to the main property (3 801 Chelsea). 9. Revise site and building plans to illustrate consistency in proposed improvements. 10. Comply with the comments of the City Engineer per the checklist included with the staff report of July 11 th, 2017. 11. Applicant shall enter into a development agreement for the proposed planned unit development. 2 CITY OF MONTICELLO WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. PC -2017-016 ADOPTED this 11 th day of July, 2017, by the Planning Commission of the City of Monticello, Minnesota. PLANNING e, Chair ATTEST: Angela chu a , Community Development Director