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Siercks CUP Request March 28, 2005 Page 2 As can be seen from the table on the previous page, the request for a conditional use permit to construct the 1,032 square foot garage satisfies the zoning requirements. The applicants are planning to construct an addition to the back of the existing detached garage. The proposed garage addition would be setback five (5) feet from the side (south) property line and twelve (12) feet from the rear (west) property line. Section 1104.01 requires a five (5) foot setback, which the proposed garage satisfies. In addition to the proposed garage, there is an existing 8 X 10 shed on the property. The proposed garage and the existing shed would have a combined area of 1,112 square feet, which would make up 19.8% of the rear yard area. This satisfies the Code, as the Code allows the combined square footage of accessory structures to be up to 20% of the rear yard area. The Comprehensive Plan designates this property, 5343 Clifton Drive, as low-density residential. CUP Considerations: Subdivision 3b of Section 1125.01 of the Mounds View Zoning Code indicates that the City Council is to consider a general set of criteria when reviewing conditional use permits in addition to any specific conditions enumerated. These general conditions are listed as follows: (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. The expanded garage will not create an excessive burden. No change in the land use is being proposed. (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. The expanded garage will allow for additional interior storage of vehicles and possessions which are presently stored outside. The expanded garage will provide screening to the applicants’ possessions and their activities, which include maintenance of racecars they own. (3) The structure and site shall have an appearance that will not have an adverse effect upon adjacent residential properties. The garage will be expanded to 1,032 square feet, well below the maximum area of an accessory building. The expansion will be finished to have a uniform and consistent appearance with the existing garage, from the siding to the roof-line.