Planning Commission, May 5, 2026
Approves Comprehensive plan conformance finding for land acquisition (public works facility), unanimous
What happened
Monticello Planning Commission recommended approval (3-0) of Resolution PC 2026-20 amending the Monticello 2040 comprehensive plan to re-guide four annexation-area parcels near Bertram Chain of Lakes from Light Industrial Park to a mix of estate residential, low-density, mixed ne…
- Jurisdiction
- Monticello, MN
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- May 5, 2026
- Decisions
- 9 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, unanimous
Projects in this meeting (6)
Each is its own project; some span multiple hearingsCase PC 2026-19
RecommendedComp Plan
RecommendedCase PC 2026-21
RecommendedCase PC 2026-18
RecommendedComp Plan
Recommended 3-0Vehicle sales and rental (Moon Motors) in B3
RecommendedFree sample: decision 1 of 9
Comp Plan Amendment re-guiding four parcels from Light Industrial Park (Bertram Lakes area)
Recommended approval of Resolution PC 2026-20 amending Monticello 2040 comprehensive plan Chapter 3 to re-guide four parcels currently guided Light Industrial Park to estate residential, low-density residential, mixed neighborhood, and light industrial park per Exhibit A. Site abuts Bertram Chain of Lakes Park, crossed by power transmission line corridor; Dalton Avenue extension to 90th Street discussed. Industrial developer Scannell Properties (Eric Anderson) opposed, urging denial and retention of light industrial. Passed 3-0.
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
Monticello Planning Commission recommended approval (3-0) of Resolution PC 2026-20 amending the Monticello 2040 comprehensive plan to re-guide four annexation-area parcels near Bertram Chain of Lakes from Light Industrial Park to a mix of estate residential, low-density, mixed ne…
Key Decisions (9)
Comp Plan Amendment re-guiding four parcels from Light Industrial Park (Bertram Lakes area)
Amendment to preliminary plat of Meadowbrook
Comp Plan Amendment re-guiding Moon Motors parcel to Community Commercial
Rezoning Moon Motors parcel from IBC to B3 Highway Business
Conditional Use Permit for vehicle sales and rental (Moon Motors) in B3
Rezoning parcel from IBC to B4 Regional Business (Juan Lin restaurant)
Conditional Use Permit for restaurant within 300 feet of residential (Juan Lin)
Comprehensive plan conformance finding for land acquisition (public works facility)
Appointment of planning commissioner to downtown small area plan steering committee
Development Activity (5)
Meadowbrook preliminary plat amendment
Residential
Moon Motors expansion facility (Moon Motors 2)
Commercial
Asian restaurant multi-tenant building (Juan Lin)
Commercial
Market Signals (5)
Commercial Demand
Multiple vehicle-oriented commercial businesses continue expanding along the Chelsea Road/I-94…
Infrastructure
The city has limited available light industrial land (~50 developable…
Housing Demand
Staff and commissioners debated whether estate/high-amenity residential near Bertram Chain…
Who Spoke (13)
On the record: a councilmember, a commissioner, 2 staff members, the applicant's representative, a witness, and 3 members of the public.
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