Planning Commission Resolution 2018-021CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC -2018-021
A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO
MONTICELLO CITY CODE TITLE 10 - MONTICELLO ZONING ORDINANCE,
CHAPTER 3, SECTION 7 FOR THE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES REGULATING
THE FLOODPLAIN DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF MONTICELLO AND
RECOMMENDING THE REPEAL OF CHAPTER 18 REGULATING THE
FLOODPLAIN DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF MONTICELLO
WHEREAS, the City of Monticello has requested an Amendment to City Code Title 10,
Monticello Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 3, Section 7 for the adoption of ordinance regulating the
Floodplain District of the City of Monticello; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on June 5th, 2018 on the request
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:
I . Flood hazard areas are subject to periodic inundation, which may result in loss of life and
property, health and safety hazards, disruption of commerce and governmental services,
extraordinary public expenditures for flood protection and relief, and impairment of the tax
base. This ordinance promotes the public health, safety, and general welfare by minimizing
these losses and disruptions.
The ordinance is adopted to comply with the rules and regulations of the National Flood
Insurance Program codified as 44 Code of Federal Regulations Parts 59 -78, as amended, so as
to maintain the community's eligibility in the National Flood Insurance Program.
3. The ordinance preserves the natural characteristics and functions of watercourses and
floodplains in order to moderate flood and stormwater impacts, improve water quality, reduce
soil erosion, protect aquatic and riparian habitat, provide recreational opportunities, provide
aesthetic benefits and enhance community and economic development.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota:
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC -2018-021
Pursuant to Minn. Stat. §462.357, the Amendment to Monticello Zoning Ordinance
Chapter 3, Section 7 for the adoption of Ordinances Regulating the Floodplain District
of the City of Monticello and recommending the repeal of Chapter 18 regulating the
management of the Floodplain District of the City of Monticello is hereby
recommended to the City Council for approval.
ADOPTED this 5h day of June, 2018 by the Planning Commission of the City of Monticello,
Minnesota.
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