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Mounds View Planning Commission August 4, 1999 Regular Meeting Page 3 111 property. A garage this size, were it to be built, would appear out of place and obtrusive, in staff's opinion. Ericson stated the size of the garage, with respect to the home, appears to be excessive, however, all of the dimensional criteria associated with this request, in regard to setbacks, spacing between buildings, width of the proposed garage, and the number of doors, satisfy the requirements of the Zoning Code. The total square footage of the garage and proposed addition is 1,296 square feet, which would comprise about 16 percent of the rear yard area. The maximum coverage allowed is twenty percent. Ericson stated that the City Code states the Planning Commission shall examine the possible adverse effects of a conditional use permit request, prior to making a recommendation. He noted the possibility of adverse affects with this type of conditional use, in regard to its impact upon the neighborhood, in terms of aesthetics and general appearance of the area. He stated that garages and other types of accessory structures like sheds and tool buildings are allowed and expected in this district,yet a garage that is triple the size of the house may be inconsistent with the intent and spirit of the Code. He provided the Commission with the site plan of the proposal for their review. Ericson stated staff notified all residents within 350 feet of the subject property, and had received two • negative comments from residents who indicated they did not think this would be a good addition to the neighborhood. He stated there was a concern in regard to the possible operation of some type of business within the garage. He stated that applicant indicated there would be no business, and he did not inten to utilize the garage for any purpose other than the storage of vehicles, snowmobiles, and a boat. Acting Chair Stevenson opened the public hearing at 7:05 p.m. There was no public input. Acting Chair Stevenson closed the public hearing at 7:06 p.m. Acting Chair Stevenson inquired if staff could provide the Commission with copies of the resident's comments. Ericson stated that the comments were in the form of anonymous voice mail messages, and he had not had the opportunity to transcribe them, however, the Commission could refer to them in their consideration of the matter. Commissioner Johnson inquired how many persons resided at the property. Ericson stated the applicant indicated only himself, and that he had no need to expand the house, however, required additional garage space. Commissioner Johnson stated he might consider the need for additional space if more people lived at the house, however, in this case, he felt the proportion of the garage to the house was excessive. • Commissioner Kaden stated that he had driven through the neighborhood of the proposed project, and saw two very oddly built houses,with new construction. He stated one was an older 1 '/2-story house,