Planning Commission Resolution 2014-011CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 2014 -011
Motion By: Burvee Seconded By: Sala
ADOPTION. OF A ZONING AMENDMENT RELATING TO NON -
CONFORMITIES, SECTION 6.2 OF THE MONTICELLO ZONING ORDINANCE
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds that the zoning ordinance is in need of
amendment to address the treatment of non - conformities; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes Section 463.357 define the limits of City authority in
regulation of non - conformities; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on February 11, 2014 on the
application 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 continents and the staff
report, which are incorporated by reference into the resolution; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Monticello snakes the following
Findings of Fact in relation to the recommendation of approval:
1. The zoning ordinance is inconsistent with the limitations and regulations of State law
relating to treatment of non - conformities.
2. The intent of the zoning ordinance regulation is to limit the further expansion of non-
conforming uses and structures, and encourage eventual consistency with zoning
standards.
3. Non - conforming owner - occupied residential structures should be able to expand,
provided such expansion is consistent with other zoning regulations.
4. The proposed amendments best reflect the City's policies toward the treatment of
non - conformities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota:
The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council adopt the amendment to the zoning
ordinance identified as Ordinance No. 590.
ADOPTED this 11th day of February, 2014, by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota.
MO
DO
ATTEST:
Angela ann, Community Development Director
ON