Planning Commission Resolution 2021-035CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2021-035
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR A DETACHED GARAGE IN AN R-2
(SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE) DISTRICT
LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 37, ORIGINAL PLAT
PI D: 155-010-037010
WHEREAS, the applicant has submitted a request to construct an attached garage structure
in the side yard portion of the subject property for parking of automobiles; and
WHEREAS, the proposed attached garage space, combined with the existing detached
accessory building, would exceed the standard garage area of 1,200 square feet; and
WHEREAS, garage space, when exceeding 1,200 square feet, requires a Conditional Use
Permit, and
WHEREAS, the site is zoned CCD, Central Community District, for single family residential
uses within the district, Single and Two -Family Residence (R-2) provisions apply, 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 "Downtown Mixed Use" for the area; and
WHEREAS, the applicants have provided materials documenting the proposed structure and
location of the structure on the subject property; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on October 5t", 2021 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 applicant has provided plans demonstrating that the attached garage will be
in compliance with maximum square footage requirements, which require a
maximum square footage for attached and detached accessory structures of
1,500 square feet, or a separate variance to exceed that total.
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2021-035
2. The applicant has provided plans demonstrating that the attached garage
addition is architecturally similar to the principal structure in roofline and facade
appearance, subject to appropriate conditions of approval.
3. The parcel is of a size which will accommodate the accessory space without
crowding the subject property or neighboring parcels.
4. The building will be constructed so as to be consistent with the use and building
massing of other single-family structures common in the community and in the
neighborhood.
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 approve the Conditional Use Permit for an attached garage, subject to the
conditions identified in Exhibit Z of the Staff report, as listed below:
1. A portion of the existing accessory building shall be removed such that a
setback of not less than 6 feet is maintained along the north property line.
2. The amount of accessory garage (storage) space on the property shall not
exceed 1,500 square feet.
3. No accessory buildings other than the new attached garage and the
reconstructed detached building are permitted on the property.
4. The proposed attached garage is constructed per the provided plans.
5. No business use may be made of the building, and such building is utilized
solely for the storage of personal residential equipment and materials.
6. The exterior materials used to finish the new attached accessory structure
must match the existing home in material type and color.
7. No exterior lighting be attached to the garage that will glare onto adjoining
property.
8. All exterior parking and storage shall meet the requirements of the zoning
ordinance, and existing residential trailers, equipment, and other storage is
removed from the site, lawfully parked in the rear yard, or stored in the
accessory buildings on the property.
9. The disturbed areas of the site shall be seeded or sodded within one calendar
year of the issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
10. Recommendations of the City Engineer.
11. Comments and recommendations of other staff.
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CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2021-035
ADOPTED this 5' day of October, 2021 by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota.
MON CELLO LANNING COMMISSION
By:
Pau't4nsor, Chair
ATTEST:
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Angela Schu n mmunity Development Director
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