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Mounds View Planning Commission May 17, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 11 complementary to the existing building. He indicated this was a public hearing, and it has been noticed as such. Thomas Stampfle, the applicant, stated the existing garage is approximately 60 years old, and in dire need of replacement. He indicated he would like to construct an oversized garage primarily for the purpose of storage. He explained that he owns a third vehicle, which is currently parked outside the garage. He stated a larger garage would allow for that vehicle to be parked inside, and he did not anticipate any complaints from his neighbors in this regard. Mr. Stampfle stated he plans to construct the garage in a manner that would match the house, with aluminum or steel siding, appropriate colors, and a shingled roof. He indicated the garage would be located a few feet closer to the street than the existing garage, however, it would not extend beyond his house or any other houses in the neighborhood. Chairperson Peterson inquired regarding the orientation of one of the photographs provided by staff. Mr. Stampfle indicated this photograph was taken from the backyard, and directed toward the easterly side of the lot. He explained that there is approximately 80 to 90 feet of mowable grass in back of his house, and the lot is heavily wooded beyond that point. Commissioner Kaden inquired regarding the square footage of the house. Mr. Stampfle stated the main floor was 1,372 square feet. Commissioner Kaden inquired if the applicant was planning to improve the breezeway with this project. Mr. Stampfle stated he proposes to cut it back a few feet to allow for the demolition of the existing garage, and would reattach it to the proposed garage. He explained that he planned to paint the breezeway, and install a few new screens. Commissioner Kaden stated he had driven past the property that evening, and had noticed that the breezeway appeared to be in poor condition as well. Chairperson Peterson inquired if the proposed access at the rear of the structure would be sufficiently wide for the applicant, or if there would be an additional access on the southern rear wall of the garage. Mr. Stampfle stated the proposed three-foot wide door on the side of the garage should meet all of his needs. Chairperson Peterson inquired if the applicant had snowmobiles or any other items that would require a wider access. Mr. Stampfle stated no. Commissioner Stevenson pointed out that removal of the existing shed was not set forth in the resolution. Planning Associate Ericson stated this was correct, as it was not proposed that this shed would be removed. He explained that the resolution states that no other sheds would be allowed on the property.