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Mounds View Planning Commission December 6, 2006 Regular Meeting Page 7 ________________________________________________________________________ Planning Associate Heller stated the proposed addition should not affect the supply of light or air to adjacent properties, nor would it affect street congestion. She indicated the garage would not increase the danger of fire, endanger the public safety, or decrease property values in the neighborhood. Planning Associate Heller addressed the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) next. She stated the request for the CUP to construct the larger garage satisfies the requirements of the Mounds View Zoning Code. She stated regarding the relationship to the Comprehensive Plan, the garage would add value to the home and allow the applicant to store his boat. She mentioned the applicant is currently making additional home improvements to his home. She stated Knollwood Drive is entirely a single-family neighborhood with all the homes built in the mid-1970’s. Planning Associate Heller stated the proposed garage would not be out of character in this area since the addition would not be easily visible from the street and other homes on this street have expanded their garages. She explained the front appearance of the garage would not look like any oversized garage from the front as most of the addition is in the back. She mentioned that as with other CUPs, it could somewhat block the view from some neighbors, however, this isn’t typically an issue. She stated the garage would not be out of place in this neighborhood with large lots. Planning Associate Heller reported all zoning and code issues are satisfied with this request if the variance is approved. She explained if the variance is not approved, the applicant would remove the large tree and expand the garage only towards the rear of the property. Planning Associate Heller stated she separated the variance and conditional use permit into two separate resolutions. She mentioned a public hearing notice was published and mailed to all property owners within 350 feet of the property. She stated Staff received no comments from the neighbors regarding this request. Planning Associate Heller stated Mr. Busch talked to his neighbor who indicated he has no problem with the request. Chair Stevenson asked if the public hearing is for both the variance and the conditional use permit. Planning Associate Heller replied it was. Commissioner Miller asked if there are other buildings located on the site. Mr. Busch replied there is a shed located in the rear corner of the yard. Chair Stevenson stated he wanted to discuss the shed issue further. He asked for the size of the additional shed and stated it should be added to the third whereas on the conditional use permit resolution. Mr. Busch replied the shed is about 10 x 12 feet.