Planning Commission Resolution 507-97

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. . . Planning Commission Resolution 507-97 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, 7765 Spring Lake Road, as low-density residential. The proposal to build a garage of this size 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 are larger than the subject property although the lots behind the subject property fronting Knollwood Drive are much smaller. 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 Spring Lake Road. It will, however, be visible from the properties to the east and south. 3. Whether such use will tend to or actually depreciate the area in which it is proposed. The applicant will be removing an existing accessory building and replacing it with a large, new garage which 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. Due to the conversion of the former garage into living space, the applicant no longer has a garage. The proposed three-car garage will meet the Barragan's vehicle and storage 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 necessary 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.