Planning Commission Resolution 2020-019CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC -2020-019
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR AN ATTACHED GARAGE IN AN R-1
(SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE) DISTRICT
10051 PRESCOTT DRIVE, LOT 7, BLOCK 4, GROVELAND 2ND ADDITION
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 standard garage area of
1,200 square feet with a total of 1,418 square feet; and
WHEREAS, garage space, when exceeding 1,200 square feet, 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 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 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.
2. The applicant has provided plans demonstrating that the attached garage addition
is architecturally similar to the principal structure in roofline and fagade
appearance, subject to appropriate conditions of approval.
CITY OF MONTICELLO
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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, that the Planning Commission hereby 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 exterior materials used to finish the accessory structure must be similar
and/or coordinating to the existing home in material type and color, including a
wainscot treatment of brick similar to that of the principal building front or
additional landscaping to screen the view of the structure.
2. No exterior lighting be attached to the garage that will glare onto adjoining
property.
3. The disturbed areas of the site shall be seeded or sodded within one (1) calendar
year of the issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
4. The City Engineer review the plans and address any drainage concerns. The
applicants shall adhere to any follow up recommendations by the City Engineer.
5. The applicant is responsible for any and all damage that may happen to any
utilities during construction of the project.
6. No business or home occupation shall be allowed in either the attached or
detached garage.
7. The applicant shall provide an updated survey with the building permit.
8. The applicant obtains a building permit prior to construction.
ADOPTED this 7h day of July, 2020 by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota.
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By: 'r
Sam Murdoff, Chair
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CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC -2020-019
ATTEST:
Angela Sch*VK',Vommunity Development Director