Planning Commission Resolution 2018-030CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION/BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND APPEALS
RESOLUTION NO. PC -2018-030
APPROVING AN APPEAL OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAND USE
DETERMINATION RELATING TO A MIX OF COMMERCIAL USES ON
PROPERTY IN THE "B-299, LIMITED BUSINESS DISTRICT
AT 1549 EAST BROADWAY STREET
WHEREAS, the applicant has proposed to lease a multi -tenant commercial building for a
variety of purposes, including dance instruction, fitness, and private events; and
WHEREAS, the property is zoned B-2, Limited Business District; and
WHEREAS, the proposed uses are variously described by the zoning ordinance as "personal
services", "places of public assembly", and/or "entertainment-indoor/commercial; and
WHEREAS, the site is guided for commercial uses under the label "Places to Shop" in the
City's Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the specific uses are limited in scope by the size of the property; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department found that the proposed uses may not
all meet the requirements of the land use section of the B-2 zoning district; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has chosen to appeal the Community Development Department's
administrative determination, pursuant to Zoning Ordinance Section 2.4(G); and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, sitting as the Board of Adjustment and Appeals, held
a public hearing on November 5, 2018 on the application and the appellant and members of
the public were provided the opportunity to present information to the Planning Commission;
and
WHEREAS, the Board of Adjustment and Appeals has considered all of the comments and
the staff report, which are incorporated by reference into the resolution; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Adjustment and Appeals of the City of Monticello makes the
following Findings of Fact in relation to the recommendation of approval:
1. The zoning ordinance encourages, through the B-2 zoning district,
commercial uses that are limited in scope for the subject site.
2. The proposed uses, due to the nature of the property and buildings on the site,
would be limited in scope, in accordance with the intent of the zoning
ordinance.
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION/BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND APPEALS
RESOLUTION NO. PC -2018-030
3. The zoning ordinance definitions and allowed uses are unclear in how they
apply to all of the aspects of the proposed uses.
4. The proposed use will be unlikely to have any negative impacts on the
surrounding streets or other public infrastructure.
5. The proposed use will be unlikely to have any negative impacts on the
surrounding land uses.
6. The proposed uses are compatible with the surrounding area and the
expectations of the zoning ordinance for the subject property.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission, sitting and the
Board of Adjustment and Appeals, of the City of Monticello, Minnesota, that the Board
hereby approves the uses proposed by the Appellant, and directs the Community
Development Department to issue the appropriate permits for the proposed uses, provided the
site and building are consistent with all other related and applicable codes and requirements.
ADOPTED this 5th day of November, 2018, by the Board of Adjustment and Appeals of
the City of Monticello, Minnesota.
ATTEST:
Jeff QXOVity Administrator
MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION/
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND APPEALS
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By:
Sam Murdoff, Acti hair
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