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<br />. <br /> <br />Planning Commission Resolution 495-97 <br />March 5,1997 <br />Page 2 <br /> <br />1. Relationship with the Comprehensive Plan. <br /> <br />The Comprehensive Plan encourages the development and maintenance of residential areas <br />so as to improve the quality, appearance and attractiveness of housing units and residential <br />property in general. The Comprehensive Plan designates this property, 2185 Pinewood <br />Drive, low-density residential. This proposal does not conflict with the Comprehensive <br />Plan. <br /> <br />2. The Geographical Area Involved. <br />4. The Character of the Surrounding Area <br /> <br />The lots in this area are either the same size as the subject lot or are smaller. The homes in <br />this area are of a similar style and construction, with detached or attached garages. Since <br />2185 Pinewood is a corner lot and also fronts County Road I, it has more visibility than the <br />other homes in this area. Although the proposed garage is larger than is typical for the <br />area, the placement of the garage hides the bulk of it from view from adjacent streets. <br /> <br />3. Whether such use will tend to or actually depreciate the area in which it is proposed. <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />Removing the existing, one car garage and replacing it with a new, larger garage would be <br />a benefit to the area in the sense that it is an upgrade to an existing building, and an <br />improvement to the property. <br /> <br />5. The Demonstrated Need for Such a Use. <br /> <br />The applicant has stated that this garage is needed to store vehicles used for racing, a hobby <br />the residents partake in. Previously, the applicant was asked by the City to remove a large <br />car carrier from their rear yard. Currently, the car carrier is in the front driveway because <br />the existing garage is too small. A new, larger garage would enable the applicant to keep <br />the car carrier and race cars inside, as well as other yard appliances. Keeping these items <br />within the garage as opposed to outside will reduce the appearance of clutter on the <br />property. <br /> <br />WHEREAS, the Planning Commission makes the following findings regarding the criteria <br />for approval of a conditional use permit, as required by Section 1125.01 Subd. 3. b.: <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />(1) The use will not create an excessive burden on existing parks, schools, streets and other public <br />facilities and utilities which serve or are proposed to serve the area. <br />(7) The use will not cause traffic hazards or congestion. <br />(8) Adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and necessary facilities have been or will be <br />provided. <br /> <br />The construction of an oversized garage to replace an existing garage will not create a <br />greater impact on existing public facilities or services, on utilities or access roads, nor will it <br />