Planning Commission Resolution 2020-016CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC -2020-016
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MONTICELLO APPROVING A VARIANCE TO THE
SIDE YARD SETBACK IN THE R-1, SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT
AT 725 WEST RIVER STREET; LOT 1, BLOCK 59, ORIGINAL PLAT
WHEREAS, Sandra K Lichty is requesting a variance to the setback requirements from the side -
yard property line in the R-1, Single Family District and Mississippi Wild and Scenic
Recreational River Overlay District to be able to construct an attached garage; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has submitted a site survey illustrating the location of the proposed
addition on the property for review; and
WHEREAS, the existing garage is located within the required setback, but can not be reasonably
relocated to a conforming position on the parcel; and
WHEREAS, the existing garage is insufficient in size to provide access to a typical passenger
vehicle for common residential parking and/or storage purposes; and
WHEREAS, the proposed garage will meet the R-1 setback of 6 feet for the area, but will not be
able to meet the applicable MWSRR setback of 10 feet; and
WHEREAS, site conditions support the requested setback variance based on the finding that
practical difficulties result from the configuration of the subject parcel inability to make
reasonable use of the existing garage structure; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on June 2" d, 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 approval of the variance:
1. The applicant has demonstrated practical difficulties in improving the property in a
reasonable manner, due to the configuration of the lot and inadequate area of the existing
garage, which limit reasonable expansion to other directions; and
2. The existing parcel is of otherwise sufficient size and area.
3. The existing home and other expansions constitute reasonable use of the subject property.
4. The relocated garage construction will improve consistency with zoning requirements by
meeting the R-1 setback.
5. The proposed addition will be consistent with neighboring structures in size and setback
from the bluff line.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota, that the requested variance is approved based on the conditions provided
in Exhibit Z of the referenced staff planning report, as follows:
1. Applicant verifies that materials for the proposed garage will match those of the existing
primary structure on the property.
2. The ground under the decks must be kept as pervious surface (no concrete, brick, etc.)
3. Contractor to maintain current drainage patterns.
4. Engineering Department will require a driveway permit prior to expansion of driveway.
5. Any additional recommendations of other Staff or Planning Commission.
ADOPTED this 2nd day of June, 2020, by the Planning Commission of the City of Monticello,
Minnesota.
MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
By: _ - � - -411 1214
Sam Murdoff, Chair
ATTEST: ai
Angela SchumaA, Vol'pinunity Developm6nt Director