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Resolution 5333 April26, 1999 Page 2 WHEREAS, the Mounds View City Council makes the following findings that possible adverse effects have been considered in its action, as required by Section 1125.01 Subd. 1.e.: 1. Relationship with the Comprehensive Plan. 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, 2091 Terrace Drive, as low-density residential. This proposal does not conflict with the Comprehensive Plan. 2,4. The Geographical Area Involved&the Character of the Surrounding Area. In this area ofMounds View, most of the homes and lots are of a similar design and size, many of which have garages as large or larger than that existing at 2091 Terrace Drive.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 of place. 3. Whether such use will tend to or actually depreciate the area in which it is proposed. Constructing a larger garage than what is currently existing will have an immediate positive impact on the property value for the subject property. It is not conceivable that this garage addition would depreciate the surrounding area in any way. 5. The demonstrated need for such a use. The existing garage is small by today's standard and for the needs of the property owner. WHEREAS, the Mounds View City Council 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. Constructing a larger garage would not create a greater impact on existing public facilities,parks, schools or services, on utilities or access roads, 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 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. Because the house is set back approximately 50 feet from the street and because the garage would be located behind the house, the garage would be substantially screened from public view. 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 to having a garage at this location.