Planning Commission Resolution 2023-29 (CUP for Accessory Structures Above 1,200 sq ft - 155089002080)CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2023-29
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR AN EXPANSION OF ATTACHED ACCESSORY BUILDING SPACE
IN AN R-1 (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT
LOT 8, BLOCK 2, EASTWOOD KNOLL
PID 155-089-002080
WHEREAS, the applicant has submitted a request to construct an addition to an existing
attached garage structure in the side yard portion of the subject property for storage of private
residential storage and recreational use; and
WHEREAS, the proposed total accessory building space would exceed the standard area of
1,200 square feet; and
WHEREAS, accessory building 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 "Low Density Residential" for the area; and
WHEREAS, the applicants have provided materials documenting the proposed structure and
location of the structure on the subject property, along with access via the existing driveway;
and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on October 3rd, 2023 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:
l . The applicant has provided plans demonstrating that the proposed structure will
be in compliance with maximum square footage requirements, which require
accessory structures to total no more than 1,500 square feet.
2. The applicant has provided plans demonstrating that the attached structure
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-2023-29
3. The parcel is a lot which will accommodate the accessory space without crowding
the subject property or neighboring parcels.
4. The large side yard, and large residential properties in the immediate
neighborhood minimizes the potential for negative impacts.
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 an expanded garage, subject
to the conditions identified in Exhibit Z of the Staff report, as listed below:
1. No additional driveway construction will be undertaken any closer than 3 feet
from the side property line.
2. In keeping with requirements of the city regulations, the accessory building will
be used for personal residential storage and parking only; no commercial
activity may occur in the building.
3. All exterior building materials will be consistent with the existing structure.
4. Comments and recommendations of other Staff and the Planning Commission.
ADOPTED this 3rd day of October, 2023 by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota.
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MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
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Development Director
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