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Resolution No. 5098 (Option#2) Planning Case No. 473-97, Oversized Garage CUP March 24, 1997 Page 3 (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. The proposed garage is expected to stand out in contrast to the surrounding homes and garages. The City has received complaints from neighboring property owners objecting to this project. A smaller garage, perhaps 28 x 36 feet,would be more readily acceptable. (4) The use, in the opinion of the City Council, is reasonably related to the overall needs of the City and to the existing land use. (5) The use is consistent with the purposes of the Zoning Code and the purposes of the zoning district in which the applicant intends to locate the proposed use. (6) The use is not in conflict with the Comprehensive Plan of the City. Garages are permitted accessory uses in residential areas and allow for the indoor, sheltered storage of vehicles and other equipment. A larger garage would allow the property owner • to keep more yard equipment and other things stored inside which would reduce exterior clutter. A garage of this size, however, in this neighborhood would seem to conflict with the Comp Plan relating to compatibility with the surrounding area. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View City Council recommends approval of the conditional use permit with the following stipulations: 1. The conditional use permit be recorded with Ramsey County within 60 days of City Council approval, and a receipt of such recording shall be provided to the City of Mounds View. 2. The applicant shall be limited to a garage of no more than 28 feet wide by 36 feet long(1,008 square feet.) and be restricted to a height of no more than 15 feet. 3. The garage shall be designed and maintained to provide a uniform building appearance with the dwelling unit. 4. The garage shall not be used for living space or other uses not allowed by the district in which it is located or by the Zoning Code. Notwithstanding allowances in the Zoning Code, the oversized garage shall not be used for a repair business whether or not such use would qualify as a home occupation. Should the 1110 use change for which the permit was granted, the conditional use permit shall become null and void.