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Mounds View Planning Commission June 21, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 23 Commissioner Thomas pointed out that if there was a demonstrated need and sufficient space on the lot, the property owner could obtain a Conditional Use Permit. Commissioner Johnson clarified that the discussion was presently 952 square feet for all property owners, with 1,400 square feet total, and a maximum of three structures. He indicated that if a property owner desired to have one 1,400 square foot garage, he would be required to obtain a Conditional Use Permit. Planning Associate Ericson inquired if the Commission was proposing that a property owner would not simply be allowed to have a 1,400 square foot garage, but would be required to obtain a Conditional Use Permit. Commissioner Thomas stated this was correct, however, this was not to imply that the request would be denied. Planning Associate Ericson inquired if the Commission would eliminate the tie in to the footprint of the house. Chairperson Peterson stated this would only apply to structures that exceed 952 square feet, and therefore, he felt that this should be eliminated. Planning Associate Ericson inquired if the property owner on Woodale Drive with a 400 square foot house could have a 952 square foot garage, and then up to 1,400 square feet of accessory storage space, and simply max out the square footage without a Conditional Use Permit. Commissioner Johnson stated yes, if he has sufficient space in his backyard. Planning Associate Ericson advised that the smallest structure on the property would be the house. Commissioner Thomas stated if he has a 952 square foot garage, the largest structure he could add would be 448 square feet. Planning Associate Ericson stated many houses in the City were this size. Commissioner Thomas stated this was because Mounds View is an old City. She inquired why these property owners with older, smaller houses should be limited to less storage space than the rest of the community. She stated they should not be treated any differently than the rest of the community simply because the footprint of the house is small. Commissioner Hegland pointed out that many of these homes are one and a half stories as well, and the actual livable space could be taken into consideration, which is larger than the footprint. Chairperson Peterson stated a question was raised earlier with regard to the number of Conditional Use Permit requests that have been denied, however, a more significant question would be in terms of how many Conditional Use Permits were approved without conditions attached to address issues. Commissioner Thomas inquired how many Conditional Use Permit requests have required three months time to complete. Commissioner Laube stated he was only aware of two requests that involved an additional meeting, and these requests were not for garages or sheds.