Planning Commission Resolution 2018-023CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC -2018-023
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR A LOCATION OF WIRELESS ANTENNAS
ON AN EXISTING COMMUNICATIONS TOWER
WHEREAS, the applicant has submitted a request to add and modify antenna arrays
on an existing communications tower; and
WHEREAS, the site is zoned IBC, Industrial Business Campus, which allows such
use by Conditional Use Permit; 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 IBC 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 July 3rd, 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 proposed uses are consistent with the intent and purpose of the IBC,
Industrial Business Campus Zoning District.
2. The proposed uses are consistent with the existing and future land uses in the
area in which they are located.
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 colocation of antenna arrays meets the intent and requirements of the
applicable zoning regulations, pursuant to the conditions attached to the Conditional Use
Permit.
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC -2018-023
5. No other changes or impacts resulting for the antenna construction are
anticipated.
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 colocation of wireless
antennas, subject to the conditions listed in Exhibit Z of the staff report as follows:
1. Facility upgrades shall be in accordance with the plan set dated 2/13/18 and
prepared by Westchester Services, LLC.
2. A building permit shall be obtained prior to installation of the proposed new
antennas and updated equipment, including certification by a licensed structural
engineer.
3. The new antennas and related equipment shall comply with all Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) regulations.
4. The new antennas and related equipment shall comply with all applicable
electrical codes.
5. All transmitting, receiving and switching equipment shall be housed within the
existing AT&T equipment structure.
6. Comments of the City Engineer and other City staff as applicable.
ADOPTED this Yd day of July, 2018 by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota.
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