Planning Commission Resolution 2018-011CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC -2018-011
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MONTICELLO APPROVING A VARIANCE TO
THE REQUIRED REAR YARD SETBACK IN AN R-2 DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the applicant owns a single family home at 413 3rd Street West in an R-2 zoning
district; and
WHEREAS, the existing home has an attached single car garage; and
WHEREAS, the home is situated on the subject corner property facing the side street,
according to zoning ordinance definitions; and
WHEREAS, the applicant proposes to expand the home by adding a two -car garage and
refinishing the existing garage to living space; and
WHEREAS, the addition of such a garage is impractical without encroaching on a setback
requirement; and
WHEREAS, the proposed land use is a reasonable use of the subject property, consistent
with the land uses in the area, including other residential dwellings; and
WHEREAS, the proposed expansion is a reasonable location on the property, within other
zoning regulations, and would raise other zoning and site development issues if located in
other portions of the property, such that there are practical difficulties in complying with the
strict language of the zoning ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider the matter at its
regular meeting on May V, 2018 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 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 otherwise meet the requirements of the Monticello
Zoning Ordinance for consideration of the proposed yard location 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 the conditions of Exhibit Z of the staff report, as
follows:
1. Applicant verifies that materials for the addition will match those of the existing
structure.
2. The existing shed is relocated to a conforming location on the property, or the
applicant chooses one of the other options to resolve the shed setback/building
separation requirement.
3. The applicant applies for all aspects of the project under a common building permit
request, with occupancy only upon completion of the entire project.
4. The applicant applies for and receives a driveway permit to modify the existing
driveway location to comply with the revised site plan and ordinance requirements.
5. And additional recommendations of other staff.
ADOPTED this lst day of May, 2018 by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota.
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MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSRON
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ATTEST:
Angela Schum gmr?4nity Development Director