1998 Planning Commission Packets

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Planning Commission Resolution 551 -98 June 3, 1998 Page 2 Almost every lot in this area of Mounds View is the same size as the subject property. Most of the homes in the immediate area are larger, with more building coverage. There appears to be an even split between homes with attached garages and homes with detached garages. Many of the homes have sheds in addition to their garages . 3. Whether such use will tend to or actually depreciate the area in which it is proposed. The conversion of the existing garage will serve to increase the subject property's value without negatively impacting the values of the neighboring properties. 5. The demonstrated need for such a use. The existing garage is small, even for a single car garage. The applicants desire a garage big enough to park more than one vehicle inside at a time. The structure, however, appears to be in good repair, and could be retained as a storage shed, which the applicants currently do not have. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission makes the following findings regarding the criteria for approval of a conditional use permit, as required by Section 1125.01 Subd. 3.b.: (1) The use will not create an excessive burden on existing parks, schools, streets and other public facilities and utilities which serve or are proposed to serve the area. (7) The use will not cause traffic hazards or congestion. (8) Adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and necessary facilities have been or will be provided. The conversion of the garage to a storage shed will not create a greater impact on existing public facilities or services, on utilities or access roads, nor will it create an increase in traffic on adjacent streets. There will be no increase in runoff from the shed above which is currently generated. (2) The use will be sufficiently compatible or separated by distance or screening from adjacent residentially zoned or used land so that existing homes will not be depreciated in value and there will be no deterrence to development of vacant land. (3) The structure and site shall have an appearance that will not have an adverse effect upon adjacent residential properties. The location of the garage /shed behind the home will hide it from general public view. The structure will be in full view of the adjoining properties, although this is already the case. (4) The use, in the opinion of the City Council, is reasonably related to the overall needs of the City and to the existing land use. (5) The use is consistent with the purposes of the Zoning Code and the purposes of the zoning district in which the applicant intends to locate the proposed use. (6) The use is not in conflict with the Comprehensive Plan of the City. Sheds and outbuildings are typical uses in residential areas, and allow for the storage of yard and garden equipment . Having this shed will allow for the property owners to store items currently left outside within a secure and protected structure.