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Planning Commission Resolution 588-99 July 21, 1999 • Page 2 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission makes the following findings that possible adverse effects have been considered in its recommendation, as required by Section 1125.01 Subd. 1.e.: 1. Relationship with the Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan encourages the development and maintenance of residential areas so as to improve the quality, appearance and attractiveness of housing units and residential property in general. The Comprehensive Plan designates this property, 8059 Red Oak Drive, as low-density residential. This proposal does not conflict with the Comprehensive Plan. 2, 4. The Geographical Area Involved & the Character of the Surrounding Area. In this area of Mounds View, most of the lots are larger than the subject property. The homes are generally of a similar style architecture and were built around the same time, although the subject home is newer and is larger than those in the immediate area. Many of the homes in the immediate area have larger garages, most of which are detached as in this proposal. A larger garage on the subject property would not appear out of place. 3. Whether such use will tend to or actually depreciate the area in which it is proposed. • Adding to the existing garage will have an immediate positive impact on the value of the subject property. At 1,000 square,feet, set back from the street as far as it is, this garage addition probably would not depreciate the surrounding area in any way. 5. The demonstrated need for such a use. The existing garage--while a two stalls--is considered fairly small by today's standards. The applicants both have vehicles as do their children. In addition, the applicants own a boat which they would like to have stored within the garage. Clearly the need for additional garage space has been demonstrated. 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. Adding on to a small garage would not create a greater impact on existing public facilities, parks. schools or services, on utilities or access roads, nor would it create an increase in traffic on adjacent streets. • 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