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Planning Commission Resolution 495�97 2185 Pinewood Drive IV�arch 5, 1997 Page 2 r�, �� 1. Relationsl�ip ivith the Comprehensive P(an. f�y'`'�-`-� ,` The Comprehensive Plan encourages fihe development and maintenance of r�s,�.dential areas sa as to unprove the quality, appearance and attractiveness oihousing unit�ar� resicfential property in general. The Comprehensive Plan designates this property, 21��'Pinewood Drive, low-density residentiai. This propasat does noi conflict with th� Comprehensive Plan. 2. The Geographical Area Involved. 4. The Character af the Surrounding Area The Iots u� this area are either the same size as the subjeci lot or are smaller. The homes in this area are ot' a similar styie and consiruction, wiih detached or a�tached garages. Since 2185 Pinewood is a corner lot and also fronts County Road I, iti has more visibility than tke ather homes zn this area. Although the proposed garage is larger than is iypical for the area, the placement o#'the garage hides the bulk of it from view from adjacent streets. 3. Whether such use will tend io or actually depreciafie the area in which it is proposed. 'i Removing the existing, one car garage and replacing it with a new, targer garage would be � a benefit to the area in the sense that it is an upgrade to an existing buiiding, and an improvement ta the property. The Demonstrated Need for Sucb a Use. The applicant has stated that this garage is needed to store vehicles used fbr racing, a hobby the residents partake in. Previously, the applicani was asked 6y the City to remove a large car carrier from their rear yard. Currently, the car carrier is in the front driveway because the existing garage is too small. A new, larger garage would enable the applicant to keep ihe car cazrier and race cars inside, as well as other yard appliances. Keeping these items within the garage as opposed fio outside will reduce the appearance of ciut#er on the property. WHEREAS, the Pianning Commission makes the fotIowing findings regarding the criteria �or approval of a conditional use permit, as required by Section 1 I25.01 Subd. 3.b.: (1) The use will not create a� excessive burden on e�sting parks, schools, streets and other public facilities and utilities w3aich serve or are proposed to serve the area. {7) The use will not cause tzaffic hazards or congestion. (8) Adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and necessary faciii�ies have beetx or will be provided. The construction of an oversized garage to replace an existing garag� will not create a