Planning Commission Resolution 2024-48 (Variance to Setback - Trinity)CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2024-48
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MONTICELLO APPROVING A VARIANCE TO
THE REQUIRED SETBACK FOR A SINGLE FAMILY HOME
IN THE R-1, SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the applicant is requesting a variance to the rear yard setback requirements for a
Single Family home in the R-1, Single Family Residence District to establish a new rear lot line
that results in a reduced rear yard setback; and
WHEREAS, the zoning ordinance currently requires a setback for rear yards of 30 feet; and
WHEREAS, the proposed subdivision is intended to reallocate existing principal and accessory
uses based on the ownership of the underlying parcels; and
WHEREAS, the applicant is seeking the variance to allow sale of a residential parcel that is no
longer to be used by the religious institutional owner; and
WHEREAS, the proposed residential parcel may be sold separately, but would include ancillary
uses, including parking and driveways that belong to the church, while green space would be
inconsistent with typical residential surroundings; and
WHEREAS, the proposed subdivision and recombinations correct the deficiencies of the current
condition; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on December 3rd, 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 current property lines which allocate uses to separate
owners, reducing the attractiveness of the home as a stand-alone residential parcel.
2. The existing parcel is of otherwise sufficient size and area to accommodate the
proposed use.
3. The proposed resubdivision is more consistent with the City's intent to provide
adequate lot area and associated residential accessory uses on single family property.
4. The proposed residence will not be inconsistent with area uses, nor create interference
due to size or other factors.
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. The applicants record the Subdivisions and Recombinations concurrently.
2. The church -owned parcels are all included in a combined legal description that
limit conveyance without further resubdivision.
3. The applicants must reapply for a plat in the event that the County Surveyor or
other Recorder (or other County authority) rejects the legal descriptions created
by this Administrative process.
4. Execution of an easement for drainage and utility purposes per the direction of
the City Engineer.
5. Comments and recommendations of other Staff and Planning Commission.
ADOPTED this 3rd day of December, 2024, by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota.
MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
By:
Chair
ATTEST:
Angela SghamAnn,\Community Development Director