Planning Commission Resolution 2018-026CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC -2018-026
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR A PUBLIC ARTS STUDIO AS A PERSONAL SERVICE IN
THE CCD, CENTRAL COMMUNITY DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the applicant has submitted a request to occupy an existing building as a
public arts studio, including classes, studio space, and potential retail sales; and
WHEREAS, the site is zoned CCD (F-3), which allows Personal Services as
Permitted Uses, and Public use by Conditional Use Permit; and
WHEREAS, the proposed use and development are consistent with the
Comprehensive Land Use Plan designation of "Downtown - Transition" 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 August 7th, 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 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.
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 proposed arts studio facility 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
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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 Public Arts Studio, subject
to the conditions listed in Exhibit Z as follows:
1. Stripe the parking lot for 7 spaces, as shown on the staff -generated site plan,
removing the stall located adjacent to the front door and provide parking lot
directional painting for one-way routing.
2. Create and implement a landscaping/site amenities plan to treat the boundaries of the
site, including the Broadway Street edge and the southern -most driveway curb cut to
Linn Street, to be installed by June 2019.
3. Address building improvements, including paint or other treatments.
4. Modifications to the exterior elevations will require amendment to the Conditional
Use Permit.
5. The existing fence shall be maintained to continue to create a reasonable and
attractive separation buffer to the north of the building.
6. Outdoor activities or events shall occur in the spaces south or east of the building to
minimize impacts to the neighborhood, except as authorized by Special Event permit
by the City Council.
7. Compliance with the comments of other staff and Planning Commission.
ADOPTED this 7`l' day of August, 2018 by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota.
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WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
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Angela Schumannot, ity Development Director