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Mackeben CUP Request 8011 Sunnyside Road September 27, 1999 Page 2 represent those items explicitly stated in the Code: 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, 8011 Sunnyside Road, as low-density residential. This proposal does not conflict with the Comprehensive Plan. 2. The Geographical Area Involved. 4. The Character of the Surrounding Area In this area of Mounds View, most of the lots are more narrow than the subject property, though all just as deep. The homes are generally of a similar style architecture and were built around the same time. A larger garage on the subject property would not appear out of place, as there is adequate screening, a substantial sized lot and larger home on the property. 3. Whether such use will tend to or actually depreciate the area in which it is proposed. Adding to the existing garage will have an immediate positive impact on the value of the subject property. At 1,040 square feet, set back from the street as far as it is, this garage addition probably would not depreciate the surrounding area in any way. 5. The demonstrated need for such a use. The applicant has stated that he would like to use this area for storage, hobbies and a work shop. In creating this space, there would be ample room to park a boat, do crafts or woodworking, instead of taking up space in the existing garage or in the basement. This proposal appears to satisfy the adverse effects criteria. In addition to these, the Code also requires that the general criteria for granting a conditional use permit, which are outlined in Section 1125.01, Sub 3b, shall be examined: 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. Adding on to the 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.