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Planning Case No. 516-98 Oversized Garage Conditional Use Permit Thomas Lammi--7858 Long Lake Road • April 15, 1998 Page 3 5. The demonstrated need for such a use. The applicant has indicated that they own antique and classic vehicles that are currently parked in different locations across the metro area. With the applicant's everyday-use vehicles there is no room in the garage or driveway for the other vehicles owned by the applicant. The size requested is the minimum needed to satisfy the applicant's needs. This proposal satisfies the conditional use permit criteria. Also in Section 1125.01, the Planning Commission is to examine the possible adverse affects of the oversized garage, which are 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. (7) The use will not cause traffic hazards or congestion. (8) Adequate utilities,access roads,drainage and necessary facilities have been or will be provided. The construction of an oversized garage will not create a greater impact on existing public facilities or services,on utilities or access roads,nor will it create an increase in traffic on adjacent streets. The increase in runoff from the larger structure is not significant and will not affect the drainage system. • (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. (3) The structure and site shall have an appearance that will not have an adverse effect upon adjacent residential properties. The placement of the garage addition so that the structure is hidden from street view will provide adequate screening,and will preserve the residential character of the neighborhood. The garage addition,will however,be in full view of the three adjoining properties. (4) The use,in the opinion of the City Council,is reasonably related to the overall needs of the City and to the existing land use. (5) The use is consistent with the purposes of the Zoning Code and the purposes of the zoning district in 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 vehicles and other equipment. Having this garage will allow for the property owner to store his collectable vehicles upon his own property. Staff believes that the adverse affects of this development proposal are minimal and are far out- weighed by the overall benefits. •