Planning Commission Resolution 2019-007CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. PC -2019-007
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MONTICELLO DENYING
A VARIANCE TO THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS
FOR SIGNS IN THE FREEWAY BONUS SIGN OVERLAY DISTRICT
WHEREAS, Twin City Staffing is requesting a variance to the maximum height requirements
for freestanding signs in the Freeway Bonus Sign Overlay District to be able to construct a sign
of up to 40 feet in height; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has submitted a site drawing and other documents illustrating the
location of the proposed sign on the property for review; and
WHEREAS, the existing sign is obscured by signage on adjoining property; and
WHEREAS, the existing sign, as designed and installed, results in obscured visibility to
passenger vehicles along the adjoining interstate highway for a portion of the sign; and
WHEREAS, the applicant proposes to increase the height of the sign in the existing location, but
will not be encroaching closer to the side property line than the current location; and
WHEREAS, site conditions are common to the Light Industrial District in which the property is
located; and
WHEREAS, other sign locations or design configurations could increase visibility if
implemented; and
WHEREAS, adequate visibility for a freestanding sign would be possible toward the local street
on which the property gains access; and
WHEREAS, wall signage on the building (rather than freestanding signage) would also permit
additional visibility of the site to freeway traffic; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on February 5, 2019, 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 not demonstrated practical difficulties in improving the property in a
reasonable manner, as freestanding signage is allowed only as an accessory use; and
2. The existing parcel is of otherwise sufficient size and area.
3. Freeway visibility of the sign, in this or other locations and/or configurations, is possible
without need for a variance.
4. The existing sign at the existing height constitute reasonable use of the subject property.
5. The proposed sign, if increased beyond the allowable 32 feet, will be out of character
with other conforming signs in the area in which it is located.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota, that the requested variance is denied.
ADOPTED this 5t' day of February, 2019, by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota.
ATTEST:
MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
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