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~®ItTFIwEST ASS®CIATE® CC>IVSIJI.TAIVTS, I~IC. 4000 Ulson Memorial I-1ig11way, Sr.rite 202, Golden Valley, MIV 65422 7~elepho ne 7(33231.2556 (~ncsim ile: 763.231.256'1 plan nc.rs@nacpla nning.com MEMORANDUM TO: Little Canada Planning Commission FROM: Stephen Grittman DATE: October 7, 2010 RE: Little Canada - Andert Garage CUP FILE NO: 758.09 - 10.26 Background and Analysis The applicants, residents at 2829 Noel Drive, are seeking a Conditional Use Permit to construct garage space on their property that would exceed the standard thresholds of one garage building and 1,000 square feet of garage floor area. The applicants indicate that they proposed to expand the existing home and include an attached garage of 484 square feet (22' by 22'). This new garage would be in addition to an existing 960 square foot detached garage already on the property. The zoning ordinance allows single family property to have a second garage building, and up to 1,500 square feet of garage floor area, by Conditional Use Permit. The conditions listed in the zoning ordinance for such permits are as follows: • Maximum 15 feet in height (measured to the mid-point of the roof). • Minimum 6 feet separation from other buildings on the property. • 10 foot setback from side and rear property lines. • 30 foot setback from front property line. • Detached garages shall occupy no more than 10 percent of the rear yard when total garage space is more than 1,000 square feet. • Total garage and accessory building space shall not exceed 1,500 square feet. • No accessory garden shed shall be permitted. • Detached buildings must be constructed to be similar in materials and color to the principal building. The addition of the attached garage as a part of the reconstruction of the single family home results in the need for the CUP. As currently configured, the house is being proposed to be rebuilt with the attached garage 52 feet from the front property line, and