Planning Commission Resolution 2018-028CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC -2018-028
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MONTICELLO APPROVING
A VARIANCE TO SIDE YARD SETBACK IN THE
R-1, SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT
WHEREAS, Clarence McCarty is requesting a variance to the setback requirements from the
side -yard property line in the R-1, Single Family District to be able to construct an addition on an
existing garage; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has submitted a site survey illustrating the location of the proposed
addition on the property for review; and
WHEREAS, the existing garage is located within the required setback, but can not be reasonably
relocated to a conforming position on the parcel; and
WHEREAS, the existing garage is insufficient in height to provide access to a typical passenger
vehicle for common residential parking and/or storage purposes; and
WHEREAS, the applicant will be increasing the height of the structure within the setback area,
but will not be encroaching closer to the side property line than the current location; and
WHEREAS, site conditions support the requested setback variance based on the finding that
practical difficulties result from the configuration of the subject parcel inability to make
reasonable use of the existing garage structure; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on November 5, 2018, 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 approval of the variance:
1. The applicant has demonstrated practical difficulties in improving the property in a
reasonable manner, due to the configuration of the lot and inadequate height of the
existing garage, which limit reasonable expansion to other directions; and
2. The existing parcel is of otherwise sufficient size and area.
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC -2018-028
3. The proposed home and resulting expansion constitute reasonable use of the subject
property.
4. The proposed addition will be consistent with neighboring structures in size and setback
from the bluff line.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota, that the requested variance is approved based on the conditions provided
in Exhibit Z of the referenced staff planning report, as follows:
1. Applicant verifies that materials for the proposed garage will match those of the existing
primary structure on the property.
2. The accessory building shall not exceed 15 feet in height.
3. Any additional recommendations of other staff or Planning Commission.
ADOPTED this 5t' day of November, 2018, by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota.
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ATTEST:
Angela Sc u C mmunity Development Director