Planning Commission Resolution 540-98

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. Planning Commission Resolution 540-98 April 15, 1998 Page 2 property along with those immediately adjacent to it are % of an acre or larger, some of which are heavily wooded. While the proposed shed is larger than what is might be standard for this area, the placement of the building 100 feet behind home hides it street view. The shed would be visible only to the two neighboring properties. The home behind the subject property is screened by the rolling typography and extensive tree cover. 3. Whether such use will tend to or actually depreciate the area in which it is proposed. The conversion and relocation of the existing garage will serve to increase the subject property's value without negatively impacting the values of the neighboring properties. However, because the garage's stucco exterior matches the exterior of the home, staff would stipulate that the shed maintain a consistent and uniform appearance with the house until such time that the shed is removed from the property. 5. The demonstrated need for such a use. The existing garage is small, even for a single car garage. The applicant would like to park more than one vehicle inside at a time. The structure, however, is in solid repair, and could be retained as a storage shed, which the applicant currently does not have. The applicant currently stores yard and garden equipment outside, under their deck and in the back yard in the open. 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.: . (7) (8) 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. The use will not cause traffic hazards or congestion. Adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and necessary facilitics have been or will be provided. (1) The conversion of the garage to a storage shed 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 strects. The increase in runoff from the larger structure is not significant and will not affect the drainage system. (2) The use will be sufficicntly compatible or separated by distance or screening from adjacent residcntially zoned or used land so that existing homes will not be depreciated in value and there will be no deterrence to development of vacant land. (3) The structure and site shall have an appearance that will not have an adverse effect upon adjacent residential properties. The placement of the shed 100 feet behind the home will hide it from street view. The shed will, however, will be in full view of the two adjoining properties. Through the CUP, it will be required that the shed maintain the same exterior appearance of the house. (4) The use, in the opinion of the City Council, is reasonably related to the overall needs of the City and to the existing land use. The use is consistent with the purposes of the Zoning Code and the purposes of the zoning district in which the applicant intcnds to locate the proposed use. The use is not in conflict with the Comprehensive Plan of the City. . (5) (6)