Planning Commission Resolution 2019-027CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC -2019-027
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR
A DETACHED RESIDENTIAL ACCESSORY USE STRUCTURE — MAJOR IN
AN R-1 (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE) DISTRICT
ADDRESS: 9721 GILLARD AVENUE NORTHEAST
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 3 AND 4, BLOCK 2 SANDBURG EAST
WHEREAS, the applicant has submitted a request to construct a detached accessory use —
major structure in the rear portion of the subject property for storage of private residential
storage and lawn equipment; and
WHEREAS, the site is zoned Single -Family Residence (R-1) and, which allows such use by
Conditional Use Permit; and
WHEREAS, the proposed use and development are consistent with the Comprehensive Land
Use Plan designation of "Places to Live" for the area; and
WHEREAS, the applicants have provided materials documenting the proposed structure and
location of the structure on the subject property; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on September 3rd, 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 recommendation of approval:
1. The applicant has provided plans demonstrating that the accessory use structure -
major is in compliance with maximum square footage requirements, which
require a maximum square footage for attached and detached accessory structures
of 1,500 square feet.
2. The applicant has provided plans demonstrating that the accessory use structure -
major is architecturally similar to the principal structure in roofline and fagade
appearance.
3. The parcel is an oversized lot which will accommodate the accessory building
without crowding the subject property or neighboring parcels.
4. The building is proposed to be located in a wooded area that will buffer views of
the building from neighboring property.
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC -2019-027
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota, that the Planning Commission hereby recommends that the
Monticello City Council approve the Conditional Use Permit for an Accessory Use Structure
— Major, subject to the conditions identified in Exhibit Z of the Staff report, as listed below:
1. Accessory building space is to be utilized solely for the storage of residential personal
property of the occupant of the principal dwelling, and no accessory building space is
to be utilized for commercial purposes.
2. The accessory building shall be constructed to be similar to the principal building in
architectural style and building materials including color.
3. Access to the structure will remain on the property, with no rear yard driveway.
4. An updated certificate of survey and staking of property lines and setbacks will be
required at building permit to verify setback requirements.
5. No overstory trees should be removed without City administrative approval.
6. Compliance with the comments of other staff and Planning Commission.
ADOPTED this 3rd day of September, 2019 by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota.
MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
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Sam Murdoff, Chair
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