Planning Commission Resolution 2021-014CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-014
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MONTICELLO APPROVING AN APPEAL FROM
THE REQUIREMENT FOR 15% BRICK OR STONE FACADES ON
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES
IN THE HAVEN RIDGE SUBDIVISION
WHEREAS, the applicant proposes to construct single family housing in the Haven Ridge
Subdivision; and
WHEREAS, the subject property is zoned R-1, Single Family Residence District, in which
single family homes are allowed as permitted uses; and
WHEREAS, the applicable zoning regulations require that at least 15% of all single family
dwelling facades are comprised of brick, stone, or similar materials; and
WHEREAS, the regulations provide for an administrative appeals process in front of the
Planning Commission, sitting as the Board of Adjustment and Appeals, by which builders
may request a waiver of the brick or stone requirements, under certain circumstances; and
WHEREAS, the applicant proposes to waive the 15% brick and stone requirement for several
models to be constructed in the Haven Ridge subdivision; and
WHEREAS, the proposed modifications are supported by various enhancements to the
applicant's housing, including usable porches or covered stoops, modified levels of brick or
stone below the 15% threshold, additional alternative facade materials including board and
batten or shake patterns in varying amounts; and
WHEREAS, the proposed modifications meet the City's long-term interest in supporting
enhanced building material quality and neighborhood design; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered the matter at its regular meeting on March
6t", 2021 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 proposed modifications are consistent with the intent of the Monticello
Comprehensive Plan.
2. The proposed modifications are reasonable, given the conditions in the area, and on
the subject property.
3. The applicant has carried its burden of showing that market conditions support the
variations from the standard and provided adequate alternatives that continue to
meet the expectations and intent of the City's land use regulations.
4. The proposed modifications will otherwise meet the general intent of the Monticello
Zoning Ordinance.
5. The proposed modifications will not create undue burdens on public systems,
including streets and utilities.
6. The proposed modifications will not create substantial impacts on neighboring land
uses that are not within the expectations of the current zoning allowances.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City of Monticello,
sitting as the Board of Adjustment and Appeals, Minnesota that the proposed appeal is
hereby approved, subject to the following conditions:
1. The applicant modify building plans for exemption from the 15% brick and stone
requirements as approved by the Planning Commission.
2. Comments and recommendations of other City Staff and City Council.
ADOPTED this 6t" day of April, 2021, by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota.
MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
Paul Konsor, Chair
ATTEST:
Angela Sc t
n, Community Development Director
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