Planning Commission Resolution 2024-13 (Holland CUP for Accessory Structure)CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC -2024-13
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR ACCESSORY STRUCTURES EXCEEDING 1,200 SQUARE FEET
IN AN R-1, SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
LOT 3, BLOCK 4, FEATHERSTONE 4T" ADDITION
PID 155-252-004030
WHEREAS, the applicant has submitted a request to construct a detached accessory
structure in the side yard portion of the subject property for storage of private residential
storage and recreational use; and
WHEREAS, the proposed total accessory building space would exceed the standard area of
1,200 square feet; and
WHEREAS, accessory building space, when exceeding 1,200 square feet, requires a
Conditional Use Permit, and
WHEREAS, the site is zoned R-1 Single -Family Residential, 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 "Low -Density Residential" for the area; and
WHEREAS, the applicants have provided materials documenting the proposed structure and
location of the structure on the subject property, along with access via an existing driveway;
and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on May 7, 2024 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 proposed structure will
be in compliance with maximum square footage requirements, which require
accessory structures to total no more than 1,500 square feet.
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CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC -2024-13
2. The applicant has provided plans demonstrating that the proposed structure is
architecturally similar to the principal structure in roofline and fagade
appearance, subject to appropriate conditions of approval.
3. The parcel is a lot that will accommodate the detached garage 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 accessory structure area exceeding 1,200
square feet, subject to the conditions identified in Exhibit Z of the Staff report, as listed
below:
1. The applicant will provide a certificate of survey including the proposed
structure and driveway expansion verifying code compliant setbacks for the
building permit.
2. The accessory structure will be used for personal residential storage and
parking only; no commercial activity may occur in the building.
3. The exterior materials used to finish the accessory structure must match the
existing home in material type and color, including brick/stone on the front
facade consistent with the front of the home.
4. Expansion of the driveway width is limited to 30 feet at the property line and
28 feet at the public street.
5. Recommendation of the City Engineer as related to site grading and
drainage.
6. Comments and recommendations of other Staff and Planning Commission.
ADOPTED this 7th day of May, 2024 by the Planning Commission of the City of Monticello,
Minnesota.
MONTICELLO NNING COMMISSION
By:
Paul Konsor, Chair
ATTEST:
Angela Schurha%d, Co\-nmunit� Development Director
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