Planning Commission Resolution 2014-018CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 2014 - 018
Motion By: Heidemann Seconded By: Burvee
APPROVING A VARIANCE TO THE FENCE MATERIALS FOR SCREENING AN
OUTDOOR STORAGE AREA AT 301 CHELSEA ROAD
WHEREAS, All Elements, Inc. has submitted an application for alternative fencing materials for
the property located at 301 Chelsea Road in the I -1 Light Industrial District, and
WHEREAS, the proposed fence is similar in nature to materials utilized for permitted uses in the
I -1 District and will be consistent with the character of uses in the district, and
WHEREAS, the fencing materials are designed to meet the general intent, if not the specific
terms, of the requirements of the City's zoning ordinance; and
WHEREAS, with landscaping and screening as noted, the fence will provide security and
enclosure for the storage yard, while the landscaping will provide the aesthetic screening for the
area; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on March 4, 2014 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 proposed fence material, with the landscaping as proposed, will not be visible to the
surrounding property or roadways.
2. The fence material is consistent with the intent of the zoning ordinance, and as such,
constitutes a reasonable use proposed by the applicant.
3. The restriction to other materials, in this situation and location, would constitute a
practical difficulty in putting the property to a reasonable use.
4. The fence materials will be consistent with both the development of the property, and
with the general conditions in the surrounding area.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota recommends approval of a conditional use permit for industrial services
(contractor) and a variance to permit the use of steel fence materials at 301 Chelsea Road subject
to the following conditions:
1. Outdoor storage must be configured and screened on the site in compliance with
ordinance requirements, or subject to variance approval.
2. The applicant must identify the existing storage area surface, and comply with
stormwater management requirements, along with any applicable trunk fees, as
recommended by the City Engineer.
3. The applicant must obtain a sign permit for new business signage per ordinance
requirements.
4. If lighting is proposed in the outdoor storage yard, a lighting plan must be submitted
and approved.
5. A building permit must be obtained for the outdoor storage yard fence.
6. The storage yard must maintain 20 foot wide drive aisles consistent with the approved
site plan, dated 02/27/2014.
ADOPTED this 4th day of March, 2014, by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota.
ATTEST:
Community Development Director