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r. <br /> Mounds View Planning Commission March 5, 1997 <br /> Regular Meeting Page 2 <br /> 5. <br /> Planning Case No. 473-97 <br /> 2185 Pinewood Drive <br /> Applicant: Tammy Bellamy <br /> Request for a conditional use permit for an oversized garage. <br /> The applicant, Tammy Bellamy, was present. <br /> Planning Associate Ericson explained that the applicant is requesting a conditional <br /> use permit for an oversized garage (28'x45') at 2185 Pinewood Drive. Mr. Ericson <br /> informed the Commission that since their last meeting, the City had received <br /> comments (letters/ phone calls) regarding this request. Mr. Ericson noted that the <br /> Commission had received copies of the two letters received. He indicated that the <br /> general feeling expressed in the letters was that the size of the garage in relation to <br /> the house may be too large. He stated that according to our Code, all of the <br /> requirements had been met, but that the Commission may want to consider how <br /> this request fits into the character of the neighborhood. He added that Staff had <br /> prepared a resolution recommending approval of this request. <br /> The Planning Commission inquired if there is any way that the garage could be <br /> made smaller. The applicant, Tammy Bellamy, responded that with all of the <br /> vehicles and equipment, they need the garage as big as allowed. <br /> The Commission wanted to verify that a repair business would not be conducted <br /> from the garage. Mr. Ericson explained that a condition stating that the garage <br /> shall not be used for living space or other uses not allowed by the district in which it <br /> is located is stated in the resolution. The Commission agreed that the resolution <br /> needed to be more specific by stating that no home occupation shall be conducted <br /> from the garage. Staff suggested that a condition stating that, "not withstanding <br /> allowances in the Zoning Code, the oversized garage shall not be used for a repair <br /> business whether or not such use would qualify as a home occupation". <br /> The applicant, Ms. Bellamy, asked the Planning Commission whether or not the <br /> neighbors, who are concerned about the size of the garage, were informed that it is <br /> going to go backward and not sideways? Mr. Ericson responded explaining that <br /> the notices did not contain a site plan but that the measurements of the garage <br /> were contained in the meeting notice. <br /> S <br />