Planning Commission Resolution 2014-066CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 2014 -066
Motion By: Heidemann Seconded By: Sala
APPROVING A VARIANCE FROM SUBDIVISION STANDARDS, AND
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT, AND SITE
AND BUILDING PLAN TO CONSTRUCT A DUPLEX IN THE
R -2 SINGLE AND TWO FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT
WHEREAS, Patrick Benoit of Benoit Properties, LLC is seeking approval of a preliminary and
final plat and site and building plans in order to construct a back -to -back duplex utilizing a zero
lot line to divide the properties in the R -2 Single and Two Family Residence District; and
WHEREAS, Lot 2 has no direct street access which requires a variance from subdivision
standards and Lot 2 will access the Vine Street cul -de -sac via an access easement across a shared
driveway with Lot 1; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on July 1, 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:
1. The lot in question has sufficient area to accommodate a two - family home,
2. A duplex is a permitted use in the R -2 District, and the proposed site and building plan
meets all required setbacks established by the district.
3. There are special circumstances, including configuration and access, affecting this lot
which justify the granting of the variance in order to allow for reasonable use of the
property and granting the variance will not be detrimental to the public health and
welfare.
4. The site and building plans meet the performance standards in the ordinance for the
development of a duplex in the R -2 District subject to the conditions outlined below.
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 2014 -066
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota that a variance for a lot without public street frontage is hereby approved,
and that the preliminary and final plat and site and building plans are therefore recommended for
approval by the City Council, subject to the following conditions:
1. A cross access easement agreement must be established and filed with the county to
provide access from Lot 2 across Lot 1 to the Vine Street cul -de -sac.
2. The applicant shall specify how long -term maintenance and capital improvements will be
provided for between the two parcels.
3. The shared wall facing on the zero lot line must be a structural wall meeting building
code and property line requirements.
4. Additional landscaping, such as a shrub border, shall be installed along the north property_
line to provide additional visual buffering for the side yard of the duplex and the rear
yards of the adjoining residential parcels.
5. Exterior finish materials on the west side of the duplex on Lot 1 must have at least 20
percent of the fagade consisting of brick, stone, or cultured masonry simulating these
materials.
6. Execution of an encroachment agreement for improvements in the public easements.
7. Execution of a development agreement governing requirements and improvements in the
plat.
8. recommendations of the City Engineer relating to grading, drainage, utilities, and
stormwater management, including a review of possible tree preservation measures.
ADOPTED this 1" day of July, 2014, by the Planning Commission of the City of Monticello,
Minnesota.