Planning Commission Resolution 2020-040CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2020-040
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MONTICELLO APPROVING A VARIANCE TO
SIDE YARD SETBACK FACING A PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY IN THE
R-2, SINGLE AND TWO FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT
AT 704 4TH STREET WEST
WHEREAS, the property owner is requesting a variance to the setback requirements from the
side -yard property line abutting a public street in the R-2, Single and Two Family District to be
able to construct a new single family home and 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 proposed structure is located within the required setback abutting a public right
of way, but cannot be reasonably relocated to a conforming position on the parcel; and
WHEREAS, the existence of a prior structure on the parcel within the same setback, combined
with the history of right of way dedications and construction of the adjacent street constitute
special conditions creating practical difficulties in using the property; and
WHEREAS, the proposed home will meet the typical R-2 setbacks of 6 feet for the internal side
yard and 30 feet along the front setback, consistent with the area; 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 property; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on December 1, 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, previously existing structures, and
dedication and/or vacation of the existing right of way, all of which combine to limit
reasonable construction in other configurations; and
2. The existing parcel is of otherwise sufficient size and area.
3. The proposed single family structure constitutes reasonable use of the subject property.
4. The relocated construction will improve consistency with zoning requirements by
meeting other R-2 setbacks.
5. The proposed addition will be consistent with neighboring structures in size and setback
from the public street.
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 new home shall comply with all applicable requirements of the Zoning Ordinance
and Building Code.
2. Any additional recommendations of other Staff or Planning Commission.
ADOPTED this 1st day of December, 2020, by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota.
MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
By:
Sam Murdoff, Chair
ATTEST:
Angela Schuif *gWmmunity Development Director