Planning Commission denies variance for proposed restaurant second curb cut

Aug 4, 2026

The Planning Commission voted to deny a requested variance to allow a second curb cut on 7th Street and recommended denial of the related conditional‑use amendment for a restaurant. Staff had urged denial citing traffic safety and the variance criteria in the zoning code.

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The City of Monticello Planning Commission on a unanimous vote denied a variance request that would have allowed a restaurant applicant to add a second curb cut on 7th Street and recommended denial of an accompanying amendment to the parcel's conditional use permit.

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