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Moreover, the construction of a second residential -style garage structure would not appear to be in character with the intent of this PUD district. If additional storage building space is required for the site, staff would recommend that the existing accessory building be removed and a single accessory building that matches the commercial architecture be constructed. As noted above, the applicant also has requested the ability to erect a gazebo as a display in the building parking lot. Planning staff believes that this development was intended for use as office and office - warehouse. To the extent that retail activities occur on the site, they are typically conducted within the buildings as a part of the showroom aspect of the business. It would not appear compatible with the intent of this zoning district to begin an allowance for outdoor display of retail goods, even though this particular display is likely to generate only a lower volume of traffic. Summary and Recommendation The purpose of the development district in which the applicant's building is located was to provide for a high - quality office and office - warehouse project area. The construction of an additional residential -style storage garage and a gazebo display would not appear to be consistent with the goals of this district. As such, planning staff recommends denial of the request, based on the following findings: • Residential garages are not consistent with the style of construction or architecture in the district. • A second residential garage would contribute to a concern over a clutter of small accessory buildings on the property • The additional storage space would occupy parking spaces that were programmed to serve potential office occupancy of the building, and would not be available if the building use changes to a more intense use. • The outdoor display of retail goods is not consistent with purpose of the district as a site for office and office - warehouse uses. • The display of the gazebo would occupy parking spaces assigned to the building based on the zoning ordinance, and would occupy space in the front yard area which is inconsistent with the purpose and aesthetic objectives of the district. Pc: Kathy Glanzer Steve Westerhaus Lee Elfering Country Drive Partners, 2905 Country Drive, Little Canada, MN 55117