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Mounds View City Council October 25, 1999 Regular Meeting Page 10 Planning Associate Ericson stated the applicants, Alan and Tammy Doroff, have applied for a conditional use permit to construct a 384 square-foot shed in the backyard of their home located at 8270 Eastwood Road. He advised the area of this property is approximately .5 acres in size, and there is an in ground pool located in the backyard. He explained the proposed shed is to be constructed behind the in ground pool, and there is an existing shed in this location, which will be removed prior to the construction of the new shed. Planning Associate Ericson advised that all of the dimensional requirements for this type of construction are met, including the setback requirements and the percentage of rear yard that would be taken up by the shed. He noted the noted the neighboring property owner has a similar shed structure. He explained the proposed shed will be a barn like structure, approximately 15 feet in height, and a fence encloses the backyard, therefore, the shed would not be visible to any of the neighbors or from the street. Planning Associate Ericson stated this matter was considered by the Planning Commission at their October 6 meeting, at which time they examined the general conditional use permit requirements, adverse effects requirements, and the specific conditional use permit requirements for over sized sheds. He advised that all of the requirements are satisfied by this proposal, and the Commission, after receiving testimony from the applicants, felt very strongly that the conditional use permit request be approved, and have passed a resolution recommending approval to the City Council. Planning Associate Ericson stated based upon the information that staff researched, and the recommendation of the Planning Commission, staff has drafted Resolution 5377, which approves a conditional use permit for the applicants to construct a 384 square-foot shed in their backyard. Planning Associate Ericson stated the applicants were present. There was no public input. Mayor Coughlin closed the Public Hearing at 7:40 p.m. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Stigney. To Approve Resolution No.5377, a Resolution Approving a Conditional Use Permit for an Oversized Shed for Alan and Tammy Doroff, 8270 Eastwood Road, Mounds View Planning Commission Case No. 571-99. Council Member Stigney stated this item was discussed thoroughly by the Planning Commission Ayes—4 Nays—0 Motion carried. B. Consideration of Resolution 5380, a Resolution Approving a Wetland Buffer Permit at 7638 Silver Lake Road. Planning Associate Ericson stated Jeffrey Hofstede, property owner at 7638 Silver Lake Road, has requested a wetland buffer permit to construct a home on a vacant lot, located south of County Road I. He stated the property owner has commenced some clearing and preliminary work on the property.