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s �'lanning Commission Resolution Si8-99 Apri121, i999 Page 2 ��EI�A�, the Planning Commission makes the following findings that possible adverse effects hav.e been considered in its recommendation, as required by Section 1125.01 Subd. l.e.: 1. 2, 4. 3. 5. Relationship with the Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan encourages the developm.ent and maintennnce of residential areas so as to improve the quality, appec�rance and attractiveness of housing units and residential property in general. The Comprehensive Plan designates this properry, 2091 Terrace Drive, as low-densiry residential. This proposal does not con,Jlict with the Comprehensive Plan. The Geographical.Area Involved & the Character o£ the Surrounding Area. In this arecr ofMounds Yiew, most of tlze homes and lots are of the a similar clesign and size, many of which have garages as large or larger than that of 2091 TeYrace Dr'ive. More than half of the garages in this area are detached from the principal structure. A larger garage on the subject property would not appear out ofplace. Whether such use will tend to or actually depreciate the area in which it is proposed. Constructir�g a larger garage than whal is currently existing will have an rmmediate positive impact on the pf•operry value for the subject property. It is not conceivable that this garage addition would depreciate the surr•ounding area in any way. The demonstrated need far such a use. The existing garage is small by today's standard and for the needs of the properry owner. �1��REA�, the Planning Commission makes the £allowing findings regarding the criteria for approval of a conditional use permit, as required by Section 1125.01 Subd. 3.b.: �, The use will not create an excessive burden on e�sting parks, schools, streets and other public facilities and utilities which serve or are proposed to sezve the area. '7. The use will not cause traffic hazards or congestion. g. Adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and necessary facilities have been or will be provided. Constructing a larger garage wauld not create a greater impact on existing public facilities, parks, schools ar services, on utilities or access Yoads, nor would it create an increase in traffic on adjacent streets. 2. The use will be sufficiently compatible or separated by distance or screening from adjacent residentially zoned or used land so that e�sting homes will not be depreciated in value and there will be no deterrence to development of vacant Iand. 3, The structure and site shall have an appearance that will nat have an adverse effect upon adjacent residential properties. Becau�e the house is set back approximately SO feet from the street and because the garage tivould be located behind the house, the garage would be substantially screened from pu6ltc vrew. The garage would be located toward the west side of the lot, thereby providing a separation of distance between it and the property to the east. The property to the west, with no screening, is already accustomed ta having a ga�°age at this location. ;.