Planning Commission Resolution 2015-015CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC- 2015 -015
RECOMENDING APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT
TO THE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT FOR SUNSET PONDS
RELATED TO DECK SETBACKS
WHEREAS, the applicant has submitted a request to construct decks on existing
townhomes that encroach into the required setback; and
WHEREAS, the proposed decks would be located entirely within the private property
of the applicants; and
WHEREAS, the Planned Unit Development accommodates flexibility from the
minimum standards of the applicable zoning district; and
WHEREAS, the proposed decks will not encroach into the common area, or impact
neighboring property or streets; and
WHEREAS, the Wetland Ordinance buffer setback does not apply to previously
platted land, as with this application; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on October 6, 2015 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 proposed deck construction is common to developments of this type.
2. The proposed decks do not impact neighboring property or streets due to the
excessive distance to other property or improvements.
3. The proposed decks do impact the common property of the PUD.
4. The proposed decks are consistent with the general requirements and intent of
the PUD.
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 PUD Amendment for Sunset Ponds, subject to the
conditions listed in Exhibit Z as follows:
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC- 2015 -015
1. Because of the high water table, and anticipating that the soil is of poor bearing
capacity, footing sizes and depth may deviate from the minimum standard dictated by
the State Building Code.
2. All improvements are to be located within the limits of the private lot lines, including
decks, railings, stairs, and all structural members including footings.
ADOPTED this 6th day of October, 2015, by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota.
MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
ATTEST:
Angela Schumann,ro�ounit�& Economic Development Director
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