Planning Commission Resolution 2024-31 (Points at Cedar Monument Sign PCD Setback)CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC -2024-31
APPROVING A VARIANCE TO
THE REQUIRED SETBACK FOR A MONUMENT SIGN IN THE
PCD, POINTES AT CEDAR DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the applicant is requesting a variance to the setback requirements for a monument
sign in the PCD, Pointes at Cedar District to shift the sign into the required setback; and
WHEREAS, the zoning ordinance currently requires, subject to potential amendment, a setback
for signs that requires such signs to be setback from the right of way at least 15 feet; and
WHEREAS, the proposed sign is designed to mark the entrance to the site from the public
street; and
WHEREAS, the applicant is seeking the location to increase visibility of the sign from the street,
which would otherwise be screened by parked vehicles if located to meet the required setback;
and
WHEREAS, the proposed sign is much smaller in size that otherwise could be developed and the
site relies primarily on wall signage for visibility to the surrounding area; and
WHEREAS, the proposed sign will not obstruct traffic visibility for vehicles on the street or
leaving the site at the driveway location; and
WHEREAS, the applicant's use is not expected to create negative impacts or interference with
the other commercial uses of the property; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on July 2nd, 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 approval of the variance:
1. The applicant has demonstrated practical difficulties in using the property in a
reasonable manner, due to the lack of visibility of a property located sign, which is the
purpose of commercial signage.
2. The existing parcel is of otherwise sufficient size and area to accommodate the
proposed use.
3. The proposed sign is more consistent with the City's intent to moderate large sign
displays in favor of building architecture and wall or monument signage, and with the
intent of The Pointes at Cedar District.
4. The proposed sign will not be inconsistent with area uses, nor create interference due to
size and hours/days of operation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City of Monticello,
Minnesota, that the requested variance is approved based on the conditions provided in Exhibit
Z of the referenced staff planning report, as follows:
1. Provide additional signage detail regarding the proposed monument sign at the Chelsea
entrance.
2. No freestanding (pole -mounted) signs shall be allowed on the site related to the hotel
project.
3. Any additional recommendations of other Staff or Planning Commission.
ADOPTED this 2nd day of July, 2024, by the Planning Commission of the City of Monticello,
Minnesota.
MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
By: _4�z
Andrew Tapper, V(4 -Chair
ATTEST:
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Angela Schum , Comunity Development Director