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Mounds View Planning Commission October 6, 1999 Regular Meeting Page 4 • Planning Associate Ericson gave the staff report as follows: The applicants, Alan and Tammy Doroff, have applied for a conditional use permit to construct a 384 square-foot shed in the backyard of their home located at 8270 Eastwood Road. The proposed shed would be located behind an in-ground swimming pool on the subject property. Planning Associate Ericson explained that staff does not typically see requests for such a large shed, and it was clear that the matter would require very close scrutiny. He stated staff has examined the matter very closely both in terms of the general criteria for a conditional use permit for an oversized shed, as well as the adverse effects. Planning Associate Ericson stated staff has been to the property, which is a larger lot, almost half an acre, and the majority of the lots in the surrounding area are the same size. He explained that because the applicant's have an in-ground swimming pool, the property is enclosed by an eight- foot wood privacy fence, which offers complete screening of the backyard area from the adjacent neighbors, and staff had taken this into consideration upon reviewing the specific and general criteria. He noted that all of the dimensional requirements for this type of request are met, in terms of setbacks and rear yard coverage for accessory structures. He explained, although the proposed shed is to be 384 square feet, it would only take up 6 percent of the backyard area, and the Code requires that accessory buildings cover no more than 20 percent of the backyard area. He added that the total area of all accessory buildings on the property is 864 square feet, which • includes the existing 480 square-foot, two-car garage. Planning Associate Ericson stated the specific requirements for this type of use, and the general requirements presented for any conditional use permit request appear to be met. The adverse affects of this use were examined in terms of the screening that is provided with the fence, and the fact that the proposed shed would not be visible to the neighboring properties. He added that this use would not change the composition of the property or the neighborhood, and would only serve to create additional storage space to the property, which currently only utilizes a very small metal shed, and a small two car garage. Planning Associate Ericson stated it does not appear that there are any adverse impacts presented with this proposal, other than the size of the structure. He explained, however, the shed would not be utilized for vehicle storage, or any type of business, but strictly as a storage shed of similar design and construction as a shed which presently exists on a neighboring property. Planning Associate Ericson stated staff has drafted Resolution 595-99, a resolution recommending approval of the conditional use permit to the City Council. Commissioner Miller inquired if the shed would be the same size as the shed located immediately to the north of the applicant's property. Alan Doroff, the applicant stated the shed would be a slightly larger than his neighbor's, however, • it would be the same height.