Planning Commission Resolution 2018-016CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLIJTION NO. PC -2018-016
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A REZONING TO
"RIVERTOWN SUITES PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT" DISTRICT
AND DEVELOPMENT STAGE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
WHEREAS, the applicant proposes to develop property along Locust Street and 3rd Street,
legally described as Lots 1-3, Block 36, Original Plat; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has submitted an application to develop said property as a 4 -story,
47 unit multiple family residential project under a PUD; and
WHEREAS, the site is guided for as "Downtown" in the City's Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the proposed PUD is consistent with the long-term use and development of the
property for high density residential uses; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on June 5t", 2018 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 by putting the existing and proposed
improvements and parcel to high density residential use.
2. The proposed improvements on the site are consistent with the needs of the
development in this location as a high density residential area.
3. The improvements will have expected impacts on public services, including
sewer, water, stormwater treatment, and traffic which have been planned to
serve the property for the development as proposed.
4. The site improvements will adequately serve the property so as to avoid
negative impacts on surrounding private property.
5.. The PUD flexibility for the project, including building height, setbacks,
parking supply and other elements, 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. Assurance that all underground spaces will be available to be occupied, to ensure that
the proposed parking supply is adequate as a part of the development contract and
final approval.
2. The building design is supplemented with additional stone/brick treatments, perhaps
at the corners of the structure or over the entrance areas, beyond just the first floor,
and including consideration of the east wall.
3. Continuation of the first -floor stone downibrick to grade level to cover any
foundation block or poured concrete wall exposure.
4. Submission of building elevations for all facades, including complete detail of all
proposed materials for the building, including stoneibrick, siding, trim, and roofing
materials to verify compliance with the intent of the downtown design objectives.
5. Continuation of the decorative fence along the north and east side of the
property/parking lot to discourage cross pedestrian traffic.
6. Submission of revised lighting and proposed signage plans for the building and site
that show compliance with all required codes.
7. Consideration of completing the sidewalks as noted in this report, working with the
City as a portion of the required park dedication fee for this project.
8. Modifications to the proposed site plan, based on final engineering plans, including
grading and drainage details.
9. Submission of a final floor plan illustrating the 47 -unit configuration.
10. Detail of any required retaining walls, including the use of materials that complement
the building and site planning.
11. Compliance with the terms of the City Engineer's recommendations related to
grading, drainage, and utilities in the report dated May 31 st, 2018.
12. Execution of a Development Agreement including park dedication requirements for
the proposed project.
13. Consideration of comments of other staff.
ADOPTED this 5th day of June, 2018, by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota.
MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION