Planning Commission Resolution 2014-019CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 2014 - 019
Motion By: Sala Seconded By: Burvee
APPROVING A VARIANCE FROM THE REQUIREMENTS
FOR THE SIZE AND EXTENT OF AN OUTDOOR STORAGE
AS AN ACCESSORY USE AT 301 CHELSEA ROAD
WHEREAS, All Elements, Inc. has submitted an application for a variance for industrial to
enclose a proposed outdoor storage yard on property at 301 Chelsea Road in the I -1 Light
Industrial District; and
WHEREAS, the proposed storage yard enclosure exceeds the size and extent of the principal
building on the property; and
WHEREAS, the property includes a significant slope easement that impedes other access and
development; and
WHEREAS, the proposed enclosure will consist of circulation aisles that diminish the total
storage use; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on March 4, 2014 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. There are unique conditions on the property that create practical difficulties in putting
the property to the use proposed by the applicant.
2. The proposed use is a reasonable one provided it meets the requirements and
conditions of the City.
3. The conditions on the property are not the result of any actions of the applicant.
4. Denial of the requested variance would diminish the reasonable economic use of the
property.
5. Economic conditions are not the sole factor in considering variance approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota recommends approval of a conditional use permit for industrial services
(contractor) and a variance to permit the use of steel fence materials at 301 Chelsea Road subject
to the following conditions:
1. Outdoor storage must be configured and screened on the site in compliance with
ordinance requirements, or subject to variance approval.
2. The applicant must identify the existing storage area surface, and comply with
stormwater management requirements, along with any applicable trunk fees, as
recommended by the City Engineer.
3. The applicant must obtain a sign permit for new business signage per ordinance
requirements.
4. If lighting is proposed in the outdoor storage yard, a lighting plan must be submitted
and approved.
5. A building permit must be obtained for the outdoor storage yard fence.
6. The storage yard must maintain 20 foot wide drive aisles consistent with the approved
site plan, dated 02/27/2014.
ADOPTED this 4t' day of March, 2014„ by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota.
MO
ATTEST:
Angela Scho*r n, Community Development Director