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Planning Commission Resolution 2021-016CITY OF MONTICELLO WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 2021-016 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 2ND ADDITION SUBDIVISION WHEREAS, the applicant proposes to construct single family housing in the Haven Ridge 2nd Addition 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 2nd Addition 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 fagade 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 May 4th1 2021 and the applicant was 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 Variance 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 per the table included in May 4th, 2021 Planning Commission staff report. 2. Comments and recommendations of other City Staff and City Council. ADOPTED this 41h day of May, 2021, by the Planning Commission of the City of Monticello, Minnesota. MONTICELLO, PLANNING COMMISSION By: x Pauf onsor, Chair ATTEST: LA Angela Schu t9l Community Development Director 2