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Mounds View Planning Commission Regular Meeting October 16, 2013 Page 3 B. CU2013-005 Conditional Use Permit for an Oversize Garage Applicant: Ryan Carlisle & Sarah Lange Address: 8280 Eastwood Road Planning Associate Heller indicated the applicants, property owner Sarah Lange and Ryan Carlisle, are requesting approval of a conditional use permit to construct an oversize attached garage on their property at 8280 Eastwood Road. The applicants want to demolish the existing 22' x 21'-8" (476 square feet) garage and build a new 22' x 50' attached garage (1,100 square feet). Associate Heller explained the applicants have submitted plans for a garage larger than what the City Code allows without a planning action. The City limits the size of accessory buildings, whether attached or detached from the house, to a maximum of 952 square feet, Any building larger than 952 square feet must get City approval of a conditional use permit. The applicants indicated that they want the extra space to store a boat and classic cars, among other things. Associate Heller reviewed the conditional use permit considerations with the Planning Commission in detail. Staff recommended the Commission approve the CUP as requested. Commissioner Schiltgen questioned why the applicant was requesting an expanded garage. Ryan Carlisle, 8280 Eastwood Road, explained the current garage was added after the home was built and is in poor condition. The roofline is very low so some vehicles don't fit inside now. He commented the new garage would be raised to match the house's roofline. Chair Stevenson indicated the tree in the rear yard would screen the garage from the neighbors. MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Cramblit/Commissioner Schiltgen. To approve Resolution 992-13, a Resolution Approving a Conditional Use Permit for an Oversized Garage at 8280 Eastwood Road; Planning Case No. CU2013-005. Ayes — 6 Nays — 0 Motion carried. 6. Other Planning Activity A. Review Proposed Sign Code Amendments Planning Associate Heller stated the Commission has started focusing on creating a PUD Overlay District for the Highway 10 corridor. This has involved discussions on the general development to enhance the visual appeal of the corridor. One idea has been to change the style and height allowances of the signage in the corridor to monument style signs, and to reduce the 15 foot setback amount.