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_ _ - --�- � ,; _ -, �� - __ ��<-___- =-• '---- _ : . _`� �_s , _ c'r_ ,:_— -`. _-_�.: N°-�-- - -° ' -•_� -=--- �-'�-- _= `' :.` Kleinschmidt CUP April 5, 2000 Page 2 of 2 As is the case with every conditional use permit application, the Planning Commission shall consider possible adverse effects of the proposed conditional use. The findings of the Planiung Commission shall be based upon, but not limited to, the following factors: • Relationship with the Comprehensive Plan. • The Geographical Area Involved • Whether such use will tend to vr actzrally depreciate the area in which it is proposed. • The Character of the Surrounding Area • The demonstr•ated need for such a 1�se. The Comprehensive Plan encourages the development and maintenance of residential areas so as to improve the quality, appearance and attractiveness of housing units and residential property in general. The Comprehensive Plan designates this property, 2159 Terrace Drive, low-density residential. Almost every lot in this area of Mounds View is the same size as the subject property. Most of the homes in the area are of the same design with either single and double-stall garages, many of which properties also have sheds in addition to their garages. The e�sting shed on the subject property is only 80 square feet and is too small to be of any use to the applicant. It is not believed that the construction of the proposed 256 square-foot shed would depreciate the neighborhood. This proposal does not conflict with the Comprehensive Plan and would fit with the general character of the neighborhood. The only issue of any relevance not addressed by the above findings is screening from adjacent, residentially zoned land. As stated earlier in this report, there is an 8-foot tall privacy fence to the rear of the subject property but no fencing to separate either of the properties adjacent to the east and west of 2159 Terrace Drive. Both properties would have an unobstructed view of the proposed shed from the respective rear yards. Staff performed an on-site inspection of the property on March 29, 2000, and observed that the garage on the subject property and the garage on the adjacent property to the east would, in effect, provide for adequate screening. In staf�s opinion, the property would benefit from this proposed improvement. Recommendation: Given the above findings and the fact that proposal would meet all applicable requirements of the City Code, staffis recommending that the Planning Commission approve Resolution 614-00, a resolution recommending to the City Council approval of this conditional use permit request, subject to stipulations. � � �� James Ericson, Planner Attachments: 1. Development Application 2. Zoning Map 3. Site Plan 4. Photo Documentation Resolution G 14-00