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Mounds View Planning Commission April 21, 1999 <br /> Regular Meeting Page 3 <br /> All of the dimensional criteria associated with this request--setbacks, spacing between buildings, <br /> width of proposed garage, and numbers of doors--satisfy the requirements as stated in Chapter <br /> 1104 of the Zoning Code. The proposed garage is about 91 feet from the front property line, 43 <br /> feet from the rear property line, and is set back from the side of the property by about seven feet. <br /> Taking into consideration the size of the shed, the total amount of accessory building coverage on <br /> the lot would be 1,120 square feet, or 14.6 percent of the rear yard area. Were the applicant to <br /> replace the existing shed with the largest allowable without a CUP, the coverage would rise to <br /> 16.4 percent, which is still less than the maximum accessory building coverage of twenty percent. <br /> Ericson reviewed the five CUP criteria as contained in the City Code, Section 1125.01, Subd. 1 <br /> and staff's analysis. He indicated this proposal appears to satisfy the adverse effects criteria. <br /> Ericson advised that staff has not received any adverse feedback from neighboring residents <br /> regarding this request. He then reviewed the criteria contained in Section 1125.01, Subd. 3b, for <br /> granting a CUP and staff's analysis of each. He stated staff believes that the adverse effects of <br /> this development proposal are minimal and are far out-weighed by the benefits. Staff also believes <br /> that it is desirable from a community perspective to have property owners improve their <br /> properties with building expansions since the properties are then usually kept in better order with <br /> more inside storage being provided and may trigger other properties to do the same. <br /> Ericson stated that staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Resolution 578-99, a <br /> resolution recommending approval of a Conditional Use Permit for a 1,040 square foot garage at <br /> 2091 Terrace Drive, requested by Gerald Miller. He reviewed the standard stipulations as <br /> contained within the Code pertaining to oversized garages related to the use of the structure, <br /> uniform exterior appearance, parking of vehicles on improved surfaces or within the garage, and <br /> the indication the existing shed may have to be removed to maintain the minimum six-foot setback <br /> distances. <br /> Gerald Miller, applicant, stated he had nothing to add to the staff report. <br /> Chair Peterson opened the public hearing at 7:12 p.m. <br /> Commissioner Miller inquired regarding the location of the small shed. Ericson advised it is just <br /> behind the garage, on the west side of the property. Miller asked if enough space will be allotted <br /> to maintain a six-foot separation. Ericson stated it appears there will be but staff will check to <br /> assure it is provided when the building permit application is received. Miller asked if there will be <br /> a door at the back of the garage. Mr. Miller stated he is planning to have a single-sized garage <br /> door on the back of the garage. Miller stated the house is stucco and asked if the garage will also <br /> be stucco. Mr. Miller advised that it will be vinyl sided and used primarily for storage, not a home <br /> occupation business. <br /> Hearing no further pubic input, Chair Peterson closed the public hearing at 7:14 p.m. <br /> • <br />