Planning Commission Resolution 2012-001CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2012 —001
Date: January 3'd, 2012" Resolution No. 2012 -001
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A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT FOR A DUPLEX RESIDENTIAL USE IN AN R -3 DISTRICT
WHEREAS, Mary K Bondhus has requested an Conditional Use Permit for a duplex residential
use at the property legally described as, which is located in an R -3 District; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the application for Conditional Use Permit
for Conditional Use Permit pursuant to the regulations of the Monticello Zoning Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on January 3rd, 2012 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:
i. The application is consistent with the 2008 Monticello Comprehensive Plan for Places to
Live.
2. The conversion of single - family residential dwellings to duplex dwellings within the R -3
District would lessen their degree of density nonconformity.
3. Conversion of the home to a duplex dwelling will have little or no impact on site
vegetation, pending areas and the adjacent river shoreline.
n. The proposed use is not expected to diminish or impair property values in the vicinity of
the site.
5. The use is not expected to be detrimental to the health, safety, morals or welfare of
persons residing or working near the use.
6. The duplex use is not expected to impede development of surrounding properties, nor the
future redevelopment of this property.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota:
1. Pursuant to Minn. Stat. §462.357, the application for Conditional Use Permit for duplex
residential use within an R -3 (Medium Density Residential) District is hereby
recommended to the City Council for approval.
2. The recommendation for approval is subject to those Conditions as follows:
a. City Officials approve the Zoning Ordinance Amendment making an
allowance for the conversion of single family residential dwellings to duplex
dwellings in the R -3 Zoning District by conditional use permit.
b. The floor area of the duplex dwelling comply with the minimum area
requirements of Chapter 5 of the Zoning Ordinance (based upon the number of
bedrooms provided).
C. Not less than two off - street parking spaces be provided per dwelling unit
within an enclosed garage. Such garage shall measure not less than 400 square
feet in size.
d. During the use of the property as a two - family structure under the CUP, no
subdivision shall be permitted that would alter the use of the property. This
restriction is not intended to restrict conveyances of portions of the property for
public use.
e. All driveways and required off - street parking spaces be surfaced with concrete,
bituminous or approved equivalent.
f Issues related to grading and drainage shall be subject to review and comment
by the City Engineer.
ADOPTED this 3rd day of January 2012, by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota.
MONTICE DINNING COMMISSION
By:
Rod Dragsten, C air
ATTEST:
Jeff Ill, City Administrator