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___ __ ____ r .. , . : �;- - - -=- ----- �--- ------ - - Stampfle OS Garage CUP 2832 Woodale Drive May 17, 2000 Page 2 feet. With the proposed garage and the shed in the woods, there would be 1,348 square feet of accessory buildings on this lot, iifty-two square feet less than the maxiinum allowed. As is the case with every conditional use permit application, the Planning Commission is required to consider the possible adverse effects of the proposed conditional use. The findings of the Planning Commission shall be based upon, but not limited to, the following factors: • Relatiorzshzp wztli tlze CoT�aprehensive Plan. • Tlze Geogi�aphical Ai�ea Involved • Whether such use will tencl to oY actually dep�°eciate the a�°ea in w1�.ich it is proposed. • The CIZai°acteT° of the SuYrou�zding Ai•ea • The demonstrated need for such a use. The Planning Commission believes that 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, 2832 Woodale Drive, as low-density residential. Most of the lots in this area of Mounds View are large and able to support larger garages. There is a good mix of housing styles in the neighborhood, some of which are traditional, others, including the home adjacent to the east, are more eclectic or avant-garde. Given the size of the lot, a privacy fence along the east side property line and the heavily wooded condition of the lot, it is not believed that the construction of the proposed 1,248 square-foot garage would depreciate the neighborhood in any way. This proposal does not conflict with the Comprehensive Plan and would fit with the general character of the neighborhood. The applicant has indicated that the existing garage is in poor condition and needs to be replaced. Given the inconvenient location of the shed, the expanded garage area would offer additional convenient storage space. Staff inspected the property and believes that the proposed garage would not appear out of place, would be more than adequately screened from the neighbors and would maintain a sense of balance and proportion on the property. The adverse effects of this proposal, if any, are minimal. Recommeridation: Given the above fndings, staff recommends approval of P1amling Commission Resolution 617-00, with stipulations. �� C�/►'v�Lj ��'�`....t.t ��-�.`ry�� James Ericson, Planner Attachments: 1. Development Application 2. Zoning Map 3. Location Map 4. Existing Site Plan 5. Proposed Site Plan 6. Letter from Applicant, dated 4/6/00 7. Resolution 617-00