Planning Commission Resolution 2024-47 (Subdivision & lot Combination - Trinity)CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2024-47
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MONTICELLO APPROVING A SUBDIVISION AND LOT COMBINATION FOR A
CHURCH AND SINGLE FAMILY HOME
IN THE R-1, SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the applicant is requesting a Subdivision and concurrent Lot Combination to
reconfigure property boundaries for a Church and an associated residential use; and
WHEREAS, the Subdivision Ordinance accommodates Administrative processing of such
subdivisions under specific conditions which exist in this situation; and
WHEREAS, the proposed subdivision is intended to reallocate existing principal and accessory
uses based on the long-term 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 Lot Combinations correct the deficiencies of the
current condition; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on December 3,d, 2024 on the
variance 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 voted to approve the variance to setback, clearing any
barrier to the subdivision and combination as proposed; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Monticello makes the following Findings of
Fact in relation to the approval of the Subdivision and Combination, as well as 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.
5. The Administrative process of the Subdivision and Combination without a replat are
consistent with the intent and requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City of Monticello,
Minnesota, recommends that the City Council approves the requested Subdivision and Lot
Combinations for Trinity Lutheran Church 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:
dl-� c4.- &w-- , Chair
ATTEST:
Angela Schu�)bny%\Community'Development Director