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Planning Commission Resolution 554-98 September 2, 1998 Page 2 2. The Geographical Area Involved. 4. The Character of the Surrounding Area The subject parcel is of the same size or larger than most of the lots within a two block radius. The building footprint diagram clearly shows that in this area of the City,there already appears to be garages as large as what is proposed at 2185 Pinewood Drive,some of which larger than their principal structures,again as would be the case at 2185 Pinewood Drive. 3. Whether such use will tend to or actually depreciate the area in which it is proposed. There is no reason to believe that a 1,008 square-foot garage would negatively impact the property values of the subject property or those adjacent to it. The case could be made that with ample storage space within the garage,there would be fewer vehicles parked outside and less clutter about the property. This type of transformation could result in a positive effect to the neighboring properties. 5. The demonstrated need for such a use. The applicant has multiple vehicles and owns and operates a race car as a hobby,and has a car hauler upon which to transport the vehicle. The car hauler does not currently fit into the existing garage, and thus is kept outside in full view of the neighborhood and vehicles passing by on County Road I. Constructing the garage as proposed would allow the car hauler and the race car to be stored inside. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission makes the following findings regarding the criteria for approval of a conditional use permit, as required by Section 1125.01 Subd. 3.b.: (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. The construction of an oversized garage will not create a greater impact on existing public facilities or services,on utilities or access roads,nor will it create an increase in traffic on adjacent streets. The increase in runoff from the larger structure is not significant and will not affect the drainage system. (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 placement of the garage would be such that the bulk of the structure would be hidden from street view and shielded by mature trees in front and privacy fences on either side. This will provide adequate screening, and will preserve the residential character of the neighborhood.