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Mounds View Planning Commission May 17, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 13 7. Planning Case No. CU00-005 Property Involved: 7474 Groveland Road Public Hearing, Discussion and Consideration of Resolution 618-00, a Resolution Recommending Approval of a Conditional Use Permit for a 400 Square-foot Shed. Applicant: Phil Johnson The applicant was present. Planning Associate Ericson gave the staff report as follows: The applicant, Phil Johnson, is requesting a conditional use permit for an oversized shed at his property located at 7474 Groveland Road. The applicant is seeking a 400 square-foot shed, which is the maximum size allowed for a non-garage accessory structure. The 15,840 square- foot, well maintained lot is improved with a newer brick split-level home and attached two-car garage. There is currently one small shed on the property that will be removed to make room for the proposed larger shed. Numerous mature trees and an 8-foot privacy fence shield the backyard view from adjacent properties. Planning Associate Ericson provided the Commission with photographs of the property. He stated the subject lot is larger than the typical smaller lots in the City, as are the majority of the lots located in this area. He indicated the area is comprised of an interesting variety of housing styles, designs and age. Planning Associate Ericson stated the Planning Commission is required to examine the adverse affects of the proposed use. He advised that staff has reviewed the five identified criteria, which include the relationship with the Comprehensive Plan, the geographical area involved, and whether or not the use would depreciate the area in which it is proposed. He indicated staff has also examined the character of the surrounding area and the demonstrated need for such a use. He stated the property owner has indicated there is a definite need for the additional storage on the property, as the existing shed is full, and therefore, from the standpoint of a demonstrated need, the criteria appear to be met. Planning Associate Ericson stated staff has gone to the property and examined the location of the proposed shed. He indicated the very mature trees on this property provide some screening, as does the privacy fence, which surrounds the perimeter of the backyard. He explained that in terms of buffering and visibility to the neighbors and the street, staff believes that the screening requirements are met. He added that in staff’s opinion, there would be very minimal adverse affects as a result of the proposed use.