Planning Commission Resolution 2013-044CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2013 -044
Date: June 4, 2013
Motion By: Commissioner Fy C
Resolution No. 2013 -44
Seconded By: Commissioner S'Gt i a
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A VARIANCE FROM THE REQUIRED 6 FOOT REAR YARD
BUILDING SETBACK REQUIREMENT UPON A COMMERCIAL PROPERTY
WHEREAS, on February 5, 2013, the Monticello Planning Commission recommended approval of
conditional use permits to allow cross parking and access for property legally described as Lot 1, Block 1,
Monticello Business Center 0' Addition, and
WHEREAS, since the Planning Commission's consideration, a site plan modification has been proposed
which has prompted an application for variance; and
WHEREAS, Monticello Development Group, LLC., applicant, in conjunction with Walmart Real Estate
Business Trust, property owner, has requested a variance from the minimum 6 foot rear yard setback
requirement imposed in the B -4, Regional Business Zoning District; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the application for Variance pursuant to the
regulations of the Monticello Zoning Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on June 4, 2013 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 application is consistent with the 2008 Monticello Comprehensive Plan for Places to Work;
and
2. The proposed trash enclosure will meet the intent of the Zoning Ordinance; and
3. The proposed addition trash enclosure enlargement /relocation will improve the function of the
-site use by providing more convenient service vehicle; and
4. The location of the principal building upon the site and proximity to the utility easement creates
practical difficulties in complying with building setback requirements; and
5. Such conditions creating the practical difficulties are unique to the property in question and not
created by the applicant; and
6. The use is not expected to be detrimental to the health, safety, morals or welfare of persons
residing near the use.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City of Monticello,
Minnesota:
1. Pursuant to Minn. Stat. §462.357, the application for Variance is hereby approved by the
Planning Commission, sitting as the Board of Adjustment and Appeals.
2. The color of the split -faced block to be utilized on the trash enclosure shall match the
color of the block used at the base of the principal building.
3. Landscaping proposed on the north side of the trash enclosure shall meet minimum size
requirements of the Ordinance.
4. A building permit shall be received and all requirements imposed by it be satisfied.
ADOPTED this 4t" day of June 2013, by the Planning Commission of the City of Monticello,
Minnesota.
ATTEST:
MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
By.
William Spartz, Chair
lopment Director