Planning Commission Resolution 2019-035CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC -2019-035
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MONTICELLO APPROVING
A VARIANCE TO THE REQUIRED SIDE YARD SETBACK
TO ALLOW THE INSTALLATION OF MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT
WHEREAS, the applicant operates an existing hotel at 213 Chelsea Road East, legally
described as Lot 1, Block 1, Remmele Addition; and
WHEREAS, the subject property is zoned I-1, Light Industrial District, in which
manufacturing establishments are allowed as permitted uses; and
WHEREAS, the applicant proposes to add mechanical equipment necessary to support an
allowed manufacturing process; and
WHEREAS, the proposed expansion will encroach into the required side yard setback
adjacent to a public street, requiring a variance; and
WHEREAS, the proposed encroachment will be less than ten feet into a required setback of
30 feet; 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 industrial establishments; and
WHEREAS, the right of way adjacent to the side yard was acquired by the City for a road
improvement, which created a setback requirement that would not have impacted the
proposed location; and
WHEREAS, the City expects no further need for public street improvements within the
subject yard or easement area for the foreseeable future; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider the matter at its
regular meeting on December 3rd, 2019 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 setback 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, subject to the following conditions:
The applicant provide additional information describing the proposed screening
fence.
2. Addition of evergreen shrub plantings along the fence line to supplement the visual
screening of the equipment installation.
3. The applicant provides for the accurate location and dimensions location of the
equipment on the certified survey.
4. Drainage patterns are required to remain the same with the installation of the system.
5. Compliance with any conditions identified by the City Engineer.
6. Conditions identified by other staff or Planning Commission.
ADOPTED this 3rd day of December, 2019, by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota.
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By: -
Sam Murdoff, Cha'
ATTEST:
Angela SchumaK, go�nnunity Development Director