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Mounds View Planning Commission April 5, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 12 The applicant was not present. Planning Associate Ericson gave the staff report as follows: The applicant, Robert Kleinschmidt, is requesting approval of a conditional use permit to allow for the construction of a 256 square-foot oversized shed in the backyard of his property located at 2159 Terrace Drive. This request is to replace a small shed that currently exists on the lot with a larger shed to provide additional storage space for lawn equipment and items of this nature. The property is located in the northeast section of the City, a block from the City’s eastern municipal border. The 13,125 square-foot well-maintained lot is improved with a typical 1 ½ story home and two-car garage. There is an 8-foot tall privacy fence along the back of the property. Planning Associate Ericson stated that, as is the case with any conditional use permit, the Planning Commission is required to review a set of general and specific conditional use criteria. He advised that in terms of the general conditional use criteria, the Commission must consider any possible adverse effects presented with this request. He indicated these criteria include the relationship of the use to the Comprehensive Plan, the geographical area involved, whether or not the use would tend to or actually depreciate the area in which it is proposed, the character of the surrounding area, and the demonstrated need for such a use. Planning Associate Ericson stated the Comprehensive Plan encourages the development of properties, and a means of accomplishing this is through the expansion of a home or garage, and the creation of storage space. He indicated that it has been a commonly held belief of Planning Commissions and City Councils that the addition of an attractive shed is an improvement over the outside storage of items, as this reduces clutter. Planning Associate Ericson stated staff has inspected the property, and feels that the size of the proposed shed would be proportionate to the large backyard and the house itself. He provided the Commission with a photograph of the backyard area, and a site plan, which indicated the locations of the house, garage, and the proposed shed. He stated the applicant has indicated that the existing shed would be removed upon completion of the new shed. The removal of the existing shed would be specified in the building permit. Planning Associate Ericson stated staff believes the construction of the shed would pose no adverse effects for the neighborhood or the adjoining properties. He indicated there was not a significant amount of screening from adjoining properties, however, the proposed shed would replace an existing shed, and the 8-foot tall privacy fence in the backyard would provide some buffer and screening to adjacent properties. Planning Associate Ericson stated staff has prepared Resolution 614-00 for Planning Commission action at this time. He advised that the resolution contains stipulations, which indicate that the resolution shall be recorded with Ramsey County, and the shed shall not be used