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Mounds View City Council October 9, 2006 Regular Meeting Page 2 that would be 24 feet by 48 feet, which would be constructed to comply with the five-foot 1 setback as required in the City code. She added that the current garage is non-complying. 2 3 Planning Associate Heller explained the dimensions of the property and neighboring properties. 4 She stated the new garage would benefit the neighborhood and would be consistent with the 5 comprehensive plan. 6 7 Planning Associate Heller stated the additional storage would be used for several cars, which are 8 currently stored in the driveway. She noted that letters were sent to neighboring properties and 9 no comments were received. She stated Staff recommends approval. 10 11 Mayor Marty opened the public hearing at 7:08 p.m. 12 13 Hearing no comment, Mayor Marty closed the public hearing at 7:09 p.m. 14 15 Councilmember Stigney asked if a new driveway would be built to accommodate the newer 16 garage. Planning Associate Heller replied it would. 17 18 Councilmember Flaherty asked about the height of the garage. Planning Associate Heller replied 19 it would fall within the 15-foot height limit. 20 21 Councilmember Thomas asked if the Council believes it is acceptable to hear the requests, 22 particularly given the discussion at the last Council meeting regarding oversized garages. She 23 noted there are many requests for such structures. 24 25 Mayor Marty stated it was his understanding that the issue of oversized garages was referred 26 back to Staff and the Planning Commission, but the present policy is still currently in effect. He 27 noted that such issues are still governed by current ordinances and codes. 28 29 Community Development Director Ericson explained that the Planning Commission discussed 30 the issue of oversize garages at their last meeting and will discuss it further at the next meeting. 31 He stated the Planning Commission would make a determination about whether the current 32 regulations are suitable and if there should be a resident task force regarding oversize accessory 33 buildings. 34 35 Councilmember Thomas stated it would be helpful to bring in a consultant to discuss driveway 36 and other surfaces at the same time. 37 38 Councilmember Flaherty asked at what point the Council should ask for an architectural 39 rendering of the garage to ensure it is consistent with the property and neighborhood. Director 40 Ericson explained that the applicant must submit a floor plan, site plan, and layout for the 41 proposed garage. He stated Staff does not always get a good sense of what the garage will look 42 like nor are there requirements guiding the look of the garages. He explained that the code states 43 that the accessory buildings must be consistent with the principal structures, but beyond the 44 actual size limit, there are no regulations. 45