Planning Commission Resolution 2022-46 (Olson CUP for Detached Accessory Structure)CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2022-046
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR A DETACHED GARAGE IN AN R-1
(SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE) DISTRICT
1025 OAK LANE
PID 155-020-001030
WHEREAS, the applicant has submitted a request to construct an attached garage structure
in the side yard 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; 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 September 61h, 2022 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, 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.
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2022-046
3. The parcel is a lot which will accommodate the accessory space without crowding
the subject property or neighboring parcels.
4. The front line of the existing building, at an angle to the street, establishes a
location for the proposed detached building that is consistent with the property in
question, the adjacent neighboring property, and with the intent of the zoning
ordinance.
5. 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 a detached garage, subject
to the conditions identified in Exhibit Z of the Staff report, as listed below:
1. Modification of the front building materials to verify existing design, and
match design and materials on the proposed structure.
2. Verification of the total height to comply with the 15 foot maximum size per
code definition of height measurement.
3. Proposed detached structure is not to be used for business purposes.
4. The existing detached accessory structure is to be removed within one year of
approval of the Conditional Use Permit.
5. Comments and recommendations of other Staff and Planning Commission.
ADOPTED this 6t' day of September, 2022 by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota.
MO CEL O PLANNING COMMISSION
By.
Paul censor, 'hair
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