Planning Commission Resolution 2016-043CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. PC- 2016 -043
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MONTICELLO APPROVING A VARIANCE TO
THE REQUIRED PROHiBITIGN OF ACCESSORY OUTDOOR STORAGE AN
THE FRONT WARD IN A B -3 DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the applicant operates an existing Recreational Vehicle Sales and Rental
Facility at 3613 Chelsea Road West, legally described as Lot 1, Block 1, Otter Creek
Crossing; and
WHEREAS, the applicant proposes to expand an existing outdoor storage area for service
and delivery of recreational vehicles between the building area and the public street; and
WHEREAS, the subject property is zoned B -3, Highway Business District, in which
recreational vehicle sales and rental facilities are allowed by Conditional Use Permit; and
WHEREAS, the zoning ordinance allows such use, but with a restriction that such uses are
not located between the street and the front building line; and
WHEREAS, both the existing storage area and the proposed expansion will result in a
violation of a portion of the zoning ordinance requiring that such uses are not located in front
of the building, requiring a variance; and
WHEREAS, the expansion will otherwise be consistent with the improvements currently on
the property; and
WHEREAS, the proposed land use is a reasonable use of the subject property, consistent
with the land uses in the area, including other commercial lodging establishments; and
WHEREAS, the proposed expansion is a reasonable location on the property, within other
zoning regulations, and would raise other zoning and site development issues if located in
other portions of the property, such that there are practical difficulties in complying with the
strict language of the zoning ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider the matter at its
regular meeting on December 6h, 2016 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 proposed expansion is consistent with the intent of the Monticello
Comprehensive Plan.
2. The proposed use is reasonable, given the conditions in the area, and on the subject
property.
3. There are practical difficulties in using the lot as proposed without approval of the
proposed variance.
4. The proposed expansion will otherwise meet the requirements of the Monticello
Zoning Ordinance for consideration of the proposed yard location variance.
5. The proposed expansion will not create undue burdens on public systems, including
streets and utilities.
6. The proposed use will not create substantial impacts on neighboring land uses that are
not within the expectations of the current zoning allowances.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, sitting as the Board of Adjustment and Appeals, Minnesota that the proposed
variance is hereby approved.
ADOPTED this 6d' day of December, 2016, by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota.
MONTIC1ElLILO PLANNING COMMISSION
ATTEST:
Angela SchuroiTQi ` onlgnunity Development Director
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