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Mounds View Planning Commission May 17, 2006 <br />Regular Meeting Page 3 <br />________________________________________________________________________ <br /> <br />The applicant is proposing a 24 foot by 30 foot addition to allow for additional storage of <br />recreational vehicles that they own. She advised that all Zoning Code requirements are met. <br />Letters were sent to neighbors even though a public hearing is not required. Staff received one <br />telephone call today indicating they are against the request. <br /> <br />Chair Stevenson noted that person is a fair distance away from this site. Planning Associate <br />Heller stated they are on the neighboring street, three to four properties away from the subject <br />site. <br /> <br />Chair Stevenson asked if anyone in the audience would like to address this request. No one <br />responded. <br /> <br />Chair Stevenson pointed out that this is one of the largest garages to come before the Planning <br />Commission for square footage. He stated that he understands the need for depth to contain their <br />vehicles and recreational vehicles but questions whether this is the minimum needed by the <br />applicant in order to satisfy the housing of their recreational vehicles. Chair Stevenson stated he <br />does not recall any garages of this size in Mounds View. He noted that parking things inside a <br />garage instead of having them outside reduces blight in the City. Chair Stevenson asked the <br />applicants to address the need for this size of garage addition. <br /> <br />Lisa Horbul, applicant, advised they have two sons of driving age and want to be able to park <br />their vehicles inside as well as their recreational vehicle, motorcycle, and other “toys.” <br /> <br />Robert Horbul, applicant, asked the only reason a CUP is needed is because the addition is <br />attached to the existing garage to make it one structure. If the addition was located five feet <br />away, this CUP would not be needed. <br /> <br />Chair Stevenson explained that a detached building would be restricted to storage and you would <br />not be able to move vehicles in and out. He questioned whether this addition could be made <br />smaller. <br /> <br />Ms. Horbul stated they need this size of addition to be able to hold all of their vehicles and other <br />“toys.” <br /> <br />Chair Stevenson asked if the front of the garage with three single-stall garages would remain the <br />same in appearance. Mr. Horbul answered that it will appear the same. <br /> <br />Chair Stevenson requested that for future such requests, staff provide a better rendition of how <br />the new structure fits into the existing house so the Planning Commission has a clear <br />understanding of the roofline and appearance. <br /> <br />Mr. Horbul presented a full sized drawing for the Planning Commission’s review. <br /> <br />Commissioner Scotch asked where the 4-wheeler, three cars, and boat are being stored at this <br />time. Mr. Horbul stated they are sitting behind the garage.