Planning Commission Resolution 2023-35 (Amd. to Allowable Front Yard Setback Encroachments in Residential Districts)CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2023-35
RECOMMENDING ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
THE ZONING ORDINANCE RELATED TO PERMITTED FRONT YARD SETBACK
ENCROACHMENTS FOR SINGLE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS
WHEREAS, the City of Monticello includes housing of a long history architectural
variety and construction; and
WHEREAS, the zoning regulations applicable to single and two-family dwellings can
limit variation and enhancement of certain architectural styles; and
WHEREAS, the City encourages improvement and reinvestment in its residential
housing stock; and
WHEREAS, certain such investments facilitate more effective and efficient use of
existing homes, and more architectural creativity for both existing and new dwellings and
the larger neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, allowing for the construction of open front porches that encroach into
the front yard accommodates reinvestment without compromising the open character of
front yard spaces; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on November 61", 2023 on
the application and the applicant City of Monticello and members of the public were
provided the opportunity to present information to the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Monticello makes the following
Findings of Fact in relation to the recommendation of approval:
The zoning amendment provides an appropriate means of furthering the
intent of the Comprehensive Plan by allowing and encouraging reinvestment
and character in its residential housing stock.
2. The proposed amendment makes no other changes to the nature of uses
that would otherwise exist in residential neighborhoods.
3. The change in zoning language will accommodate reasonable and efficient
maintenance of existing or new dwellings.
4. The change in language will have no expected impacts on public services,
including sewer, water, stormwater treatment, and traffic which have been
planned to serve the property for the development as proposed.
5. The private reinvestment can have the effect of enhancing architectural
character, diversity, and creativity in residential neighborhoods.
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2023-35
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 zoning amendment to accommodate the
encroachment of open porches in the required front yard setback areas as defined in the
proposed ordinance.
ADOPTED this 6t" day of November, 2023, by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota.
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MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
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