Planning Commission Resolution 2020-020CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC -2020-020
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MONTICELLO APPROVING A VARIANCE TO
SIDE YARD SETBACK IN THE R-1, SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT
AT 305 RIVERVIEW DRIVE; LOT 2 MANHATTAN LOTS
WHEREAS, Chris Holtz 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 (MWSRR) overlay district to be able to construct an attached garage and home addition;
and
WHEREAS, the applicant has submitted a site survey illustrating the location of the proposed
addition on the property for review; and
WHEREAS, the proposed garage addition is located within the required setback, but can not be
reasonably relocated to a conforming position on the parcel; and
WHEREAS, the topography of the parcel, combined with the skewed angle of the existing home,
creates practical difficulties in adding to the structure in a fully conforming manner; 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 structure; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on July 7, 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, existing grade, and skew of the
existing home, all of which combine to 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 of the River, and otherwise meet the requirements of the MWSRR.
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. The applicant verifies the final setback encroachment by survey, consistent with the
assumptions made in this report.
2. The applicant verifies by survey compliance with the maximum impervious surface
requirements of the MWSRR ordinance.
3. The applicant verifies the exterior materials to be used are consistent with the materials
used on the existing principal structure.
4. The applicant's final plans retain a maximum of 1,200 square feet of garage space as
required by the City's Zoning Ordinance.
5. The existing shed is converted to non -storage purposes to maintain compliance with the
accessory building regulations.
6. Incorporation of the City Engineer's comments as noted in this report.
7. Comments and recommendations of other staff or Planning Commission.
ADOPTED this 7' day of July, 2020, by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota.
MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
By: -. �1144
Sam Murdoff, Chair
ATTEST:
Angela Schuma , Co ity Development Director