Planning Commission Resolution 2017-031CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC -2017-031
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR
A OUTDOOR SEATING ACCESSORY TO A BREWERY/TAPROOM FOR
NORDIC BREWING
ADDRESS: 530 CEDAR STREET
(INSERT LEGAL)
WHEREAS, the applicant has submitted a request to occupy a portion of the subject property
to operate a brewery/taproom facility; and
WHEREAS, the site is zoned CCD (F-3), which allows such principal use by Conditional
Use Permit; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has concurrently requested an amendment to the Monticello
Zoning Ordinance to accommodate outdoor seating as an accessory use by Conditional Use
Permit to such principal use; 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 applicants have provided materials documenting compliance with the terms
of the applicable zoning regulations; and
WHEREAS, the uses are consistent with the intent and purpose of the CCD 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 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 uses are consistent with the intent and purpose of the CCD, Central
Community Zoning District.
2. The proposed uses are consistent with the existing and future land uses in the area
in which they are located.
CITY OF MONTICELLO
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PLANNING COMMISSION
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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 brewery/taproom meets the intent and requirements of the applicable zoning
regulations, pursuant to the conditions attached to the Conditional Use Permit.
5. Parking is found to be adequate based on the available off-street parking on the
property.
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 Permit for Brewery/Taproom, subject
to the conditions listed in Exhibit Z as follows:
1. The applicant completes all federal, state and local licensing applications necessary as
specified in the City Code and Zoning Ordinance for the production brewery and
taproom.
2. The applicant sells only the products of the brewery produced on-site.
3. Deliveries are only by passenger vehicle or light truck, and do not utilize the public
right-of-way.
4. The outdoor portions of the brewery taproom shall not operate after 10:00 P.M.
unless a Special Event Permit for such events has been approved by the City Council.
Such a pen -nit supersedes the provisions of City Code 6-1- 10(B).
5. No noise or music shall be generated in any outdoor seating area adjacent to
residential property after 9:00 p.m.
6. The outdoor seating area shall not obstruct the movement of pedestrians
along sidewalks or through areas intended for public use.
7. Outdoor seating shall be fenced and enclosed to control access to the area, with
service only from the inside of the facility.
8. Outdoor seating area shall be subject to all applicable licensing requirements as
necessary relating to the brewery and taproom use.
9. No outdoor seating area shall be located within one hundred feet (100') of any
property containing single family, two family, or townhouse residential units.
10. Any outdoor seating area adjacent to residential property shall be fenced and fully
screened from view of said residential property.
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CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC -2017-031
11. All lighting shall be hooded and light glare or reflection shall not be visible from
adjoining residential property.
12. The addition of brewery capacity beyond the current size (600 barrels per year) would
require an amendment to the CUP.
13. The addition of packaging facilities for wholesale distribution would require an
amendment to the CUP, or the applicant shall provide details showing how the
packaging will work within the terms of the proposed CUP as a part of the public
hearing.
14. Compliance with the terms of the City Engineer's recommendations as related to the
project.
15. Compliance with the comments of other staff and Planning Commission.
ADOPTED this 3rd day of October, 2017 by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota.
MONTICELLO PLANNING CO
ty Development Director