Planning Commission Resolution 2021-026CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2021-026
DENYING A VARIANCE FOR SQUARE FOOTAGE OF A DETACHED GARAGE IN AN R-1
(SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE) DISTRICT
8526 EBBEN CIRCLE, LOT 4, BLOCK 4, FEATHERSTON 4T" ADDITION
WHEREAS, the applicant has submitted a request to construct an detached garage structure
in the side yard portion of the subject property for storage of private residential storage and
lawn equipment; and
WHEREAS, the proposed detached garage space would exceed the standard garage area of
1,200 square feet; and
WHEREAS, garage space, when exceeding 1,200 square feet, requires a Conditional Use
Permit, and
WHEREAS, the proposed garage space, including attached and detached areas, would
exceed 1,500 square feet in floor space, the maximum allowed under the Conditional Use
Permit provisions of the zoning ordinance; 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 applicant has not provided evidence to the Planning Commission, sitting as
the Board of Adjustment and Appeals, that a practical difficulty is present which interferes
with putting the property to a reasonable use, which includes a garage of more than 1,500
square feet; and
WHEREAS, the City has defined "reasonable use" of single-family residential property as
including garage and accessory building space up to a maximum of 1,500 square feet per
property; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on August 3rd, 2021 on the
application and the applicant and members of the public were provided the opportunity to
present information to the Planning Commission; and
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2021-026
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 denial of the variance:
1. The applicant has provided plans demonstrating that the detached garage could
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, or a separate variance to exceed that total.
2. The applicant has provided plans demonstrating that the detached garage
addition is architecturally similar to the principal structure in roofline and fagade
appearance, subject to appropriate conditions of approval.
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.
5. The applicant's additional square footage is not in keeping with other garage
floor areas in the Single -Family Residence District.
6. Restricting the applicant's garage to no more than 1,500 square feet does not
deprive the applicant of reasonable use of the property, due to the factors
stated above.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City of Monticello,
Minnesota, that the Planning Commission hereby approves the variance for attached and
detached garage floor area of up to 1,560 square feet, subject to the conditions identified in
Exhibit Z of the Staff report, as listed below:
1. The applicant provide a certificate of survey including the proposed structure
for building permit.
2. The structure is constructed per plans, with the exception that the building is
reduced in size to ensure that a total of 11500 square feet of garage area is
maintained on the property.
3. No business use may be made of the building, and such building is utilized
solely for the storage of personal residential equipment and materials.
4. The exterior materials used to finish the accessory structure must match the
existing home in material type and color.
5. No exterior lighting be attached to the garage that will glare onto adjoining
property.
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CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2021-026
6. The disturbed areas of the site shall be seeded or sodded within one (1)
calendar year of the issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
7. The proposed driveway be constructed as illustrated on the site survey,
which shall limit the width of the driveway at the property line to that
allowed by ordinance.
8. Recommendation of the City Engineer as related to site grading and
drainage.
9. Comments and recommendations of other staff.
ADOPTED this 3rd day of August, 2021 by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota.
MONTICELLO NNING COMMISSION
By:
Paul onsor, Chair
ATTEST:
Angela Sc`huma0n\ro?Vmunity Development Director
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