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Mounds View Planning Commission May 17, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 20 Planning Associate Ericson stated the subject lot is 12,000 square feet, slightly larger than the minimum lot size allowed in the City. He indicated the property is improved with a one and one half story home, which has been fully expanded at the upper level of the front of the house. The existing detached garage would be removed, and the proposed 1,150 square-foot garage would be attached to the house. There would be no issue with regard to encroachment into the setback. The site plan indicates that there would be a possible setback of eight feet from the property line, and the dimensions of the garage are proposed to be 23 feet by 50 feet. There is a shed on the property, which would be removed, and the proposed garage would replace both the existing garage and the existing shed. Planning Associate Ericson stated staff has reviewed the conditional use permit criteria, and has addressed those in the staff report. He explained that staff believes the existence of the present garage, and the fact that it needs to be replaced, demonstrates the need for this use. He indicated that the Comprehensive Plan encourages the development and improvement of properties. He advised that the size of the proposed garage would be less than the maximum level allowed by the City, as the Code allows for 1,400 square feet with a conditional use permit, and the applicant is requesting 1,150 square feet. Planning Associate Ericson stated the proposed garage would not appear to be out of place in terms of its proportion to the size of the house. He explained that it would not be larger than the house, and it would be oriented sideways, so that the view from the street would be one-third garage and two-thirds home. He stated it was anticipated that by attaching the garage to the house and maintaining a uniform appearance, the results would be quite attractive. Planning Associate Ericson indicated staff has examined the dimensions of the lot and the size of the house in comparison to the proposed garage. He stated staff feels comfortable with this proposal, in that the adverse affects appear to be minimal. He pointed out however, the neighbors would be looking at the proposed garage, as opposed to the existing garage, which is smaller, and this would be a significant change. He added that this item differs from the previous applications in that the lot is smaller and does contain the same extent of wooded coverage, mature trees, and privacy fencing, which is a consideration. Planning Associate Ericson stated this was a public hearing, and notification has been sent to properties within 350 feet of the subject property. He provided the Commission with a location map, which indicated the properties that received notification, adding that a significant number of residents were notified in this regard. He indicated staff has prepared Resolution 620-00, which recommends City Council approval of the conditional use permit with stipulations similar to those of the previous conditional use permit resolutions. Chairperson Peterson opened the floor for public comment. Planning Associate Ericson stated staff received a telephone call from a neighbor who remained anonymous, and did not indicate where his property was located in relation to the subject