Planning Commission Resolution 506-97

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. . . Planning Commission Resolution 506-97 May 21, 1997 Page 2 1. Relationship with the Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan encourages the development and maintenance of residential areas so as to improve the quality, appearance and attractiveness of housing units and residential property in general. The Comprehensive Plan designates this property, 7150 Knollwood Drive, low-density residential. This proposal does not conflict with the Comprehensive Plan. 2. The Geographical Area Involved. 4. The Character of the Surrounding Area The majority of the lots in this area exceed one acre like the subject property although some of the lots fronting nearby W oodale Drive are smaller parcels. While the proposed garage is larger than what is typical for this area, the placement of the garage behind the home hides the bulk of it from Knollwood Drive. The garage would be screened from the neighbors to the south by trees on the subject property. There will be no screening from property owners to the north. 3. Whether such use will tend to or actually depreciate the area in which it is proposed. Removing the existing accessory building and replacing it with a large, new garage would be a benefit to the area in the sense that it is an improvement to the property. 5. The demonstrated need for such a use. The applicant has indicated that they own many vehicles that currently are parked outdside. In addition to vehicles, the applicant would plan on storing a riding lawn mower and other assorted garden and yard equipment within the garage. The size requested is the minimum needed to satisfy the applicant's needs. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission makes the following findings regarding the criteria for approval ofa conditional use permit, as required by Section 1125.01 Subd, 3.b,: (1) The use will not create an excessive burden on existing parks, schools, streets and other public facilities and utilities which serve or are proposed to serve the area. (7) The use will not cause traffic hazards or congestion. (8) Adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and necessaI)' facilities have been or will be provided. The construction of an oversized garage will not create a greater impact on existing public facilities or services, on utilities or access roads, nor will it create an increase in traffic on adjacent streets. The increase in runoff from the larger structure is not significant and will not affect the drainage system.