Planning Commission Resolution 2016-040CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. PC- 2016 -040
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MONTICELLO APPROVING A VARIANCE TO
THE REQUIRED 15% BUILDING TO LOT AREA RATIO
FOR VEHICLE SALES AND RENTAL
WHEREAS, the applicant operates an existing Recreational Vehicle Sales and
Rental Facility at 3801 Chelsea Road West, legally described as Lot 1, Block 1, 90th Street
2nd Addition and that part of Lot 1, Block 1 which lies Northeasterly of Vacated Chelsea
Court as dedicated in the 90th Street Yd Addition, and
WHEREAS, the subject property is zoned B -3, Highway Business District, in which
recreational vehicle sales and rental facilities are allowed by Conditional Use Permit; and
WHEREAS, the applicant proposes to expand the existing facility by incorporating
additional land, currently vacant, to its sales and display area; and
WHEREAS, the proposed expansion will result in a violation of a portion of the
zoning ordinance requiring that buildings housing such uses occupy no more than 15% of the
lot area, requiring a variance; and
WHEREAS, the proposed ratio will be approximately 12.1 %, larger than the
requirement for smaller parcels; and
WHEREAS, the expansion will otherwise be consistent with the improvements
currently on the property; and
WHEREAS, the proposed land use is a reasonable use of the subject property,
consistent with the land uses in the area, including other commercial vehicle sale and rental
establishments; and
WHEREAS, the proposed expansion parcel would raise the potential for causing
traffic safety concerns if developed separately due to proximity to existing and future
driveways and street intersections; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider the matter
at its regular meeting on November 14th, 2016 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 snakes the
following Findings of Fact in relation to the recommendation of approval:
1. The proposed expansion is consistent with the intent of the Monticello
Comprehensive Plan.
2. The proposed use is reasonable, given the conditions in the area, and on the subject
property.
3. There are practical difficulties in using the lot as proposed without approval of the
proposed variance.
4. The proposed expansion will meet the requirements of the Monticello Zoning
Ordinance for consideration of the proposed setback variance.
5. The proposed expansion will not create undue burdens on public systems, including
streets and utilities.
6. The proposed use will not create substantial impacts on neighboring land uses that are
not within the expectations of the current zoning allowances.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, sitting as the Board of Adjustment and Appeals, Minnesota that the proposed
variance is hereby approved, subject to those conditions as follows.
1. The applicant meets the conditions of Exhibit Z in the City's Council's approvals for
Conditional Use Permits and Plat of the property.
2. Requirements of the City Engineer's report dated October 25, 2016 are complied
with.
3. Requirements and comments of other city staff are incorporated into the final
approval.
ADOPTED this 14th day of November, 2016, by the Planning Commission of the City
of Monticello, Minnesota.
MONTICELLO JALAIRNING COMMISSION
A'T'TEST:
Fyle,
Angela Sc4f mOtmTpininunity Development Director
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