Planning Commission Resolution 2020-017CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC -2020-017
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MONTICELLO RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR AN ATTACHED ACCESSORY USE STRUCTURE — MAJOR IN AN R-1
(SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE) DISTRICT
340 PRAIRIE ROAD, LOT 4, BLOCK 1 BALBOUL ESTATES
WHEREAS, the applicant has submitted a request to construct an attached garage structure
in the rear portion of the subject property for storage of private residential storage and lawn
equipment; and
WHEREAS, the proposed attached garage space would exceed the footprint of the principal
use area on the property; and
WHEREAS, garage space, when exceeding the floor area of the residential portion of the
structure, requires a Conditional Use Permit, 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 June 2nd, 2020 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 attached garage will be in
compliance with maximum square footage requirements, which require a
maximum square footage for attached and detached accessory structures of 1,500
square feet.
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC -2020-017
2. The applicant has provided plans demonstrating that the attached garage addition
is architecturally similar to the principal structure in roofline and fagade
appearance.
3. The parcel is a lot which will accommodate the accessory space without crowding
the subject property or neighboring parcels.
4. The building will be constructed so as to be consistent with the use and building
massing of other single family structures common in the community and in the
neighborhood.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota recommends that the Monticello City Council approve the
Conditional Use Permit for an attached garage, subject to the conditions identified in Exhibit
Z of the Staff report, as listed below:
1. The applicant provide a revised certificate of survey demonstrating compliance with
all required setbacks for the proposed addition.
2. The garage and existing shed shall be used solely for the parking of residential vehicles,
or the storage of materials and equipment accessory to the principal residential use of
the property, and no commercial or home -occupation use will be conducted in or
around said accessory buildings.
3. The applicant shall comply with all drainage and erosion control measures necessary
to ensure protection of the area during construction. Further, the applicant shall comply
with all recommendations of the City Engineer during and after construction as needed.
4. The building materials for the garage addition shall match the existing home and
attached garage in material type and color.
5. No additional pavement be added to the rear or side yards that connects the rear garage
door to the driveway.
6. Comments and recommendations of other staff and Planning Commission.
ADOPTED this 2nd day of June, 2020 by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota.
MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
By:
Sam Murdoff, Chair
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CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC -2020-017
ATTEST:
Angela SchuiyTpn/gommunity Development Director