Planning Commission Resolution 2017-033CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC -2017-033
A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT
TO CHAPTER 4, SECTION 4.13(E), OF THE MONTICELLO ZONING
ORDINANCE BY ADDING REGULATIONS FOR "SMALL CELL" WIRELESS
TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES.
WHEREAS, the Zoning Ordinance regulates wireless telecommunications facilities on
private property; and
WHEREAS, the City Code has been amended to accommodate limited "small cell"
telecommunications facilities in the public right of way; and
WHEREAS, certain small cell facilities are affected by applicable Zoning Ordinance
provisions, both on private property and in the public right of way; and
WHEREAS, the City of Monticello finds that limiting and defining such "small cell"
facilities is consistent with both State law and local intent; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on October 3rd, 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 proposed amendment is necessary to comply with State law, and to manage the
City's right of way.
2. The proposed amendment is necessary to accommodate colocation of small cell
antennae on private property, consistent with the City's regulation of wireless
communications.
3. The proposed amendment will encourage colocation and preservation of scarce public
right of way resources.
4. The amendment further allows the City to ensure that existing utilities in the public
right of way are adequately protected.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota:
That the City Council should approve the amendment to the zoning ordinance amending
Chapter 4, Section 4.13(E) regulating the installation, maintenance, and other aspects of
"small cell" wireless telecommunications facilities.
ADOPTED this 3'd day of October, 2017, by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota.
MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
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ATTEST:
Angela Schumann,(C�n*unity Development Director
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