Planning Commission Resolution 2020-014CITY OF MONTICELLO
PLANNING COMMISSION
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. PC -2020-014
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MONTICELLO APPROVING A VARIANCE
TO THE REQUIRED SIDE AND REAR YARD SETBACKS
TO ALLOW THE EXPANSION OF AN INDUSTRIAL BUILDING
WHEREAS, the applicant operates an existing industrial use at 9530 Fallon Avenue; 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 an expansion of the building necessary to support
an allowed manufacturing process; and
WHEREAS, the proposed expansion will encroach into the required side and rear yard
setbacks adjacent to a non -industrial property, requiring a variance; and
WHEREAS, the proposed encroachment on the side yard will be consistent with the standard
setback and with the existing building of 15 feet; and
WHEREAS, the proposed encroachment on the rear yard will exceed the standard setback at
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, both encroachments are toward land that is currently, and expected to be for the
foreseeable future, open and unoccupied; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider the matter at its
regular meeting on May 5th, 2020 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 variances.
4. The proposed expansion will otherwise meet the requirements of the Monticello
Zoning Ordinance for consideration of the proposed setback variances.
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:
1. All exterior lighting must comply with the City's requirements.
2. The pervious areas remaining after construction has been completed shall be finished
with seed or sod.
3. Existing landscape tree plantings shall remain as a part of the project.
4. Comments and conditions from the City Engineer.
5. Comments from the Fire Chief, including those related to fire hydrant location.
ADOPTED this 5th day of May, 2020, by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota.
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MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
By: ,.
Sam Murdoff, Chair
ATTEST:
a Schuyh�nn,/%mmunity Development Director