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NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS INC. PLANNING REPORT TO: Little Canada Planning Commission Little Canada City Council FROM: James Vick DATE: 2 August 1984 RE: Berglund - Conditional Use Permit File No: 758.09 - 84.37 Edward Berglund of 17 West Viking Drive has proposed the construction of a 24 x 30 foot garage on his property. The site has had a house, single car garage, chicken coop and storage shed located on it. The garage, chicken coop and shed have been removed to allow for construction of the proposed garage. The property in question is located in a "B -3" Zoning District. As such, a single family home and garage are a non - conforming use. Section 903.010.K. of the Zoning Ordinance regulating non - conforming buildings, structures and uses states, "Non- conforming, non - income producing, residential units may be expanded to improve livability as a conditional use, provided that the non- conformity of the structure will not be increased." The properties adjacent to the site are also residential uses. The proposed garage has a 36 foot setback from the adjacent residential property. The "B -3" required setback is 40 feet. While the proposed setback does not meet City Code, the previous buildings were closer to the lot line and therefore the new garage is reducing the non - conformity and may be allowed without a variance. The proposed garage and use on this site is consistent with other uses in this area of the City. The livability of the site will be improved without increasing the non - conformity. The effect on property values will be positive, With these factors in mind, the proposed garage demonstrates conformance with the requirements of a Conditional Use Permit. We would therefore recommend approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow improvements to a non - conforming use. cc: Joe Chlebeck Ed Locke Tom Sweeney Don Carley Edward Berglund v ,-. 5G 4820 minnetonka boulevard, suite420 minneapolis, mn 55416 612/925 -9420