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. . . Resolution 5263 September 14, 1998 Page 2 2. The Geographical Area Involved. 4. 171e Character o/the ,l.,'urrollnding Area The subject parcel is of the same size or larger than most of the lots within a two bloek radius. The building footprint diagram clearly shows that in this area of the City, there already appears to be garages as large as what is proposed at 2185 Pinewood Drive, some of which larger than their principal structures, again as would be the case at 2185 Pmewood Drive. 3. Whether such use u'illlend to or aClua/(v ,Ie/Jreciale the area in "".'hich it is IJro/Jo.\'ed There is no reason to believe that a 1,008 square-foot garage would negatively impact the property values of the subject property or those adjaccnt to it. The case could be made that with ample storage space within the garage, there would be fewer vehicles parked outside and less clutter about the propcrty. This type oftransfonnation could result in a positive effect to thc neighboring properties. 5. 171e demonstrated needj(Jr such a use. The applicant has multiple vehicles and owns and operates a race car as a hobby, and has a car hauler upon which to transport the vehicle. The car hauler does not currcntly fit into the existing garage, and thus is kept outside in full view oCthe neighborhood and vehicles passing by on COLUIty Road I Constructing the garage as proposed would allow the car hauler and the race car to be stored inside. WHEREAS, the Mounds View City Council makes the following findings regarding the criteria for approval ofa conditional use permit, as required by Section 1125.01 Subd. 3.b.: (l) The use will not create an excessive burden on existing parks, schools, streets and other public 1:1cilities and utilities which serve or are proposed to serve thc area. (7) The use ,,'ill not cause traffic hazards or congestion. (8) Adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and necessary facilities havc been or will be provided. The construction of an oversized garage will not create a greater impact on existing public facilities or serviees. on utilities or access roads, nor will it create an increase in traffic on adjacent streets. The increase in nmoff from the larger structure is not signi ficant and will not affcct the drainage system. (2) The use \vill be sufficiently compatible or separated by distance or screening from adjacent residentially' zoned or used land so that existing homcs will not be depreciated in value and there "ill be no deterrence to development of vacant land. (3) The structure and site shall hme an appearance that will not have an adverse effect upon adjacent residential properties. The placement of thc garage would be such that the bulk of the structure would be hidden from street view and shielded by mature trees in front and privacy fences on either side. This will provide adequate screening, and will preservc the residential character of the ncighborhood.