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PIanning Commission Resolution 495-97 2185 Pinewood Drive Marcb� 5, 1997 Page 3 greaier irr�pact on existing public facilities or services, on utilities or access roads, nor will it create an appreciable increase in traffic on adjacent streets.. The increase in runo�'�rom the Iarger structure is not signif can� and will noi a$`ect the drainage system. � (2) The use will be sufficiently co�patible or separated by dzstance or screening from adjacent residentiaily zoned or used land so that exisiing homes will not be depreciated in value and there will be no detexrence to develop�eni of vacant land. (3} The struct�.u°e and site shall have an appearance ti�at will not laave an �dverse �ffect upon adjacent residen�ial properties. The placement of the garage so that the buik of the struciure is hiddea from street view wiU provide adequate screening, and will preserve the residential character of the neighborhood. The adjacent neighbors have no objeciion to the proposal. {4) The use, in the opinio�x of the City Council, is reasonably related to the overall needs of the City aa�d to the e�sting land use. {5) The use is cousistent with the purposes of the Zoniug Cade and the purposes of the zoning district irx which the applicant intends to locate the proposed use. (6) The use is not in conflict with the Comprehensive Plan. of the City. Garages are typical uses in residential areas, and allow for storage of v�hicles and ather equipmeni. Having this garage will allow for the properiy to be kept izx better order and for storage of larger-than-typical equipment. Improving neighborhoods by enclosing stored items is beneficial to the community and consistenfi with commuzu�y goals. � NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds V'iew Planning Commissian recommends approval of the conditional use pern�it with the following stipulaiions: The conditiona.i use pemut be recorded with Ramsey County witivn 64 days of City Council approval, and a receipt of such recording shall be provided to the City of Mounds View. 2. The garage shall be desi�ned arad maintained to provide a uniform building appearance with the dwelling unit. The garage shali not be used far living space or other, uses noi allowed by the district in which it is located or by the Zoning Cod� �Should the use c�ange for which the permit was granted, th� canditzomal i�se permit shall become null and vaid. 4. Th� garage shall be situated parallei to the home such ihat it mainiain� a consisteni distance from the sid� of the home closest to �he garage and not be set at an angle.