Planning Commission Resolution 2019-022CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-022
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND APPEALS
APPROVING A VARIANCE TO THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS
FOR A BUILDING IN THE MISSISSIPPI WILD AND SCENIC
RECREATIONAL RIVER OVERLAY DISTRICT (MWSRR)
LOT 1, BLOCK 2, RIVERVIEW SQUARE
WHEREAS, Michael Hoagberg, on behalf of Monticello Senior Housing, LLC, is requesting a
variance to the maximum height requirements for a building in the MWSRR Overlay District to
construct a building up to 35 feet in height; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has submitted a site drawing and other documents illustrating the
location of the proposed building on the property for review; and
WHEREAS, the proposed use is subject to an application for Conditional Use Permit, separately
from the height variance; and
WHEREAS, the applicable height allowance under the City's current Mississippi Wild and
Scenic Recreational Overlay District regulations is 25 feet; and
WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota would allow a building height up to 35 feet under its
existing rules; and
WHEREAS, the proposed use is consistent with all other requirements of the base zoning
district of R-4, Medium and High Density Residence District; and
WHEREAS, the requested additional height would accommodate the allowable density on three
floors, rather than two floors of units; and
WHEREAS, the additional height would substantially reduce the lot coverage necessary for the
building to house the allowed number of units; and
WHEREAS, the additional height would increase green and open space on the property; and
WHEREAS, the additional green space would have the effect of reducing stormwater impacts
from the project; and
WHEREAS, the additional height would have the likely effect of reducing building massing of
the project, and decreasing visual impact from surrounding streets or property; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on July 15, 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 comments and the staff report, and,
acting as the Board of Adjustment and Appeals, makes the following Findings of Fact in regard
to the proposed variance:
1. The applicant has demonstrated practical difficulties in improving the property in a
reasonable manner, due to the location of the lot and the impacts of the varying height
requirements applicable to buildings in the base zoning district and overlays.
2. The existing parcel is of otherwise sufficient size and area.
3. Additional building height will accommodate a reduced impact on the property in terms
of impervious surfaces and stormwater runoff.
4. The proposed height will increase green and open space on the subject property
compared to a lower building of the same density.
5. The increased height will result in a reduced visual impact from surrounding property due
to significantly less building mass and lot coverage.
6. These facts constitute reasonable use of the property under the request, and for which the
site conditions and code requirements create practical difficulties in achieving this
reasonable use.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
MONTICELLO, MINNESOTA, SITTING AS THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND
APPEALS, that the requested variance to the maximum height requirements for a building in the
Mississippi Wild and Scenic Recreational River Overlay District is approved.
ADOPTED BY the Monticello Planning Commission this 15'x' day of July, 2019.
CITY OF MONTICELLO
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Sam Murdoff, Cha'
ATTEST:
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