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Mounds View Planning Commission February 19, 2003 Regular Meeting Page 3 ________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ 6. Planning Case TX03-001 Community Development Director Ericson explained that the property owner had requested an amendment to Chapter1111 of the Zoning Code for RO zoning districts. He then indicated that this is the only RO zoned property within the City and the request is to allow for a greater expansion of the commercial use of the property. Director Ericson indicated that Staff has put together some brief language to include all permitted uses in the B-2 zoning district and secondary automotive accessory installation. He then indicated that this would not affect any other properties in the City and Staff recommends a change be made to allow the addition to the Code. Commissioner Miller asked for a list of permitted uses in B-2. Director Ericson read the permitted uses in B-2 zoning districts from the City’s Code. Chair Stevenson indicated that the change would not affect any other property in the City. Greg Johnson of 2865 Highway 10 indicated the matter came up when he applied for a permit to enlarge his garage. The matter was discussed and it was determined that changing the Code would be preferable to going through the variance process and possibly setting a precedence for other residents to request more garage space. He then clarified that his property is the only RO property within the City and vastly different than other residential properties. Mr. Johnson explained how he wished to enlarge his garage and noted that following the current requirements would make for an odd shaped garage. Commissioner Hegland asked how much more square footage would be requested if a variance was requested. Mr. Johnson indicated it would be between 200 and 250 square feet additional. Director Ericson indicated that, taking the approach that the property has two principal uses and this would be part of the commercial use, then the expansion, if over 10% would be subject to development review. He then explained that Mr. Johnson is operating under a conditional use permit and the variance would require that the City review the conditional use permit by public hearing. Commissioner Miller asked if a conditional use permit would still be needed if the Code were amended. Director Ericson indicated it would not be.