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Mounds View Planning Commission July 21, 1999 Regular Meeting Page 4 III6. Planning Case No. 563-99 Property Involved: 8059 Red Oak Drive Consideration of Resolution 588-99,a resolution recommending approval of a conditional use permit for an oversized garage. Applicant: Allen and Joy Dick The applicant was present. Planning Associate Ericson gave the staff report as follows: The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to construct an oversized garage at 8059 Red Oak Drive,which is located north of Highway 10,between Hillview and Sherwood Roads. The area of the subject property—an interior lot—is approximately 16,142 square feet. The house is set back approximately 68 feet from the street,with the detached garage situated behind the house. The house, at approximately 960 square feet, is presently larger than the existing two-stall garage, which is 480 square feet. The applicant proposed to construct a 520 square-foot addition to the rear of the garage, maintaining the same width of the existing garage. The roofline of the addition will tie in perpendicularly to the existing garage and will either be of the same height or a foot or so lower. In addition to the garage, there is also a 130 square-foot shed in the backyard, which will be moved III further back to allow for the garage expansion. Ericson stated that the size of the proposed garage would be 1,000 square feet, which is comparable to the size of the home. While it would be larger, there would not exist any imbalance between the home and garage. Ericson stated that staff had reviewed the adverse affects, the criteria present with any conditional use permit application, and had determined that the proposed expansion would not adversely impact neighboring property owners. He stated that the property is well screened from the neighbors by the garage itself,as well as shrubs and a fence. He added that this is a deep lot, and the property to the rear does not even see the garage, which is set back from the street a significant distance. He stated that in terms of screening,the criteria were met. He added that in consideration of multi-vehicle families, boats,and recreational vehicles, the need for additional space is clearly demonstrated. He stated that the general criteria of the conditional use permit all appear to be met, and provided the Commission with an overview of the stipulations. He stated that the use is not in conflict with the comprehensive plan, and is in keeping with the City Code. Chair Peterson requested clarification in regard to the staff report, which indicated the addition was perpendicular to the roofline. Ericson explained that the roof of the garage sloped forward instead of peaking at the front,and that the expansion would tie into the existing garage, with a gable end on the back. He stated that this would not be apparent from the frontal view of the property. Commissioner Braathen stated that he had driven by the subject property, and found this to be a beautiful, well-maintained home. He added that the expansion would not be very apparent. •