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Mounds View Planning Commission June 21, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 16 living in a small house, for example an 800 square foot house, and if they are limited to the footprint of the house, there would not be sufficient room to park two vehicles, leaving any remaining vehicles parked outside. Planning Associate Ericson stated the history of this requirement pertains to the principal structure on the property and aesthetics, in terms of whether it is a residential community or a community of garages. He explained that they would not desire a 1,400 square foot garage to dominate a lot, with a small 800 square foot house off to the side. Commissioner Thomas stated this would depend upon whether the appearance of a large garage would be considered more important, or three vehicles sitting out in the driveway. She stated this was a restriction that did not suit their purposes. Planning Associate Ericson pointed out that there would be three vehicles in the driveway, regardless. Commissioner Hegland stated the new house designs do not provide much more than a view of the garage, and in the majority of the new developments, the three-car garage is visible, while very little of the house is exposed. Chairperson Peterson stated he did not believe that the maximum of 1,400 square foot should be changed. He stated everyone should be allowed, no matter what the house or lot size, 864 square feet, which would translate to a 24 by 36 foot garage. He indicated this would provide sufficient room for two vehicles, a workshop in the back, boat storage, etc., and a garage of this size should be large enough for any reasonable minimum use. He stated 864 square feet should be permitted. He indicated that if there is a storage shed, the size of the two structures could be added together and allowed up to a certain point without a Conditional Use Permit. He explained that this would entirely eliminate the issue of the shed Conditional Use Permit, and sheds up to 400 square feet would be acceptable, however, that amount would be added to the size of the garage to determine the total square footage within the maximum requirement. Commissioner Hegland suggested the requirement be 1,400 square feet maximum, and garages less than 864 square feet be allowed without Conditional Use Permit. Commissioner Miller pointed out that the maximum garage size without a Conditional Use Permit has been changed to 952 square feet. Planning Associate Ericson stated the current Code indicates that any garage larger than the house requires a Conditional Use Permit, and Chairperson Peterson was proposing every property owner be allowed 864 square feet. Commissioner Johnson stated the total square footage could not exceed 1,400 square feet. He pointed out that if they allow 952 on an attached garage, the shed in the rear yard would be limited to 400 square feet. Planning Associate Ericson added that if the 952 square foot garage were larger than the house, a shed would not be allowed without a Conditional Use Permit.