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Mounds View Planning Commission April 5, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 22 therefore, if this request were approved, one of the conditions in the resolution would be that the two existing sheds be removed. He stated the applicant has indicated at least one of the sheds would be removed, and he was uncertain if it was clear that both sheds would need to be removed. Planning Associate Ericson stated staff visited the property. He explained that in terms of proportion, it appears that the shed, which would be 20’ by 20’ feet, would fit in quite well. He stated there was not a significant amount of physical screening between the adjoining properties, and there are no fences to obstruct the view, however, there are a number of very mature evergreen trees in the back yard that create a good buffer in this area. Planning Associate Ericson provided an overview of the adverse effects criteria, which were addressed in the staff report, and indicated that staff believes these criteria are all satisfied. He stated this again, was a situation were the applicants would be able to remove some clutter from the yard, and store snowmobiles, motorcycles, and perhaps a boat, which might otherwise be stored outside. He stated the only drawback to this proposal is that the applicants would not be allowed to keep the two sheds that currently exist on the property. Planning Associate Ericson stated staff has drafted Resolution 616-00 for Planning Commission action at this time. He explained that this resolution of approval contains stipulations that indicate the two existing sheds shall be removed upon the completion of the new shed, and the resolution shall be recorded with Ramsey County. He indicated the shed could not be used for living space or other uses not allowed by the district, and the shed shall be a permanent structure and be designed and maintained to be aesthetically pleasing and complementary to the exiting dwelling in the garage. Planning Associate Ericson stated staff reviewed this request in the context of how this shed would fit in, not only in terms of the subject property, but also with the surrounding neighborhood. He stated in his personal opinion, he felt this would fit in well, and in addition, the presence of the mature evergreen trees would shield it from view and provide a good buffer. He pointed out there is not a significant amount of screening to the property to the south. However, after his inspection of the area, he did not believe this would be an issue in this particular situation. He stated staff recommends approval of Resolution 616-00. Commissioner Stevenson inquired if notification was provided to the neighboring properties. Planning Associate Ericson stated this again, was one of the public hearing notices that was not published in the newspaper, however, it would be published in the newspaper for the April 24 meeting of the City Council. Commissioner Stevenson inquired if the neighbor to the south was aware of this proposal. Planning Associate Ericson stated he was not aware if the applicants have discussed their plans with this neighbor.