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<br />. <br /> <br />. <br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Planning Commission Resolution 554-98 <br />September 2, 1998 <br />Page 2 <br /> <br />2. 'l71e Geographical Area Involved. <br />4. The Character of the ,f.,'urrounding Area <br /> <br />The subject parcel is of the same size or larger than most of the lots within a two block radius. The <br />building footprint diagram clearly shows that in this area of the City, there already appears to be <br />garages as large as what is proposcd at 2185 Pinewood Drive, somc of which larger than their <br />principal structures, again as would be the case at 2185 Pinewood Drive. <br /> <br />3. Whether such use will tend to or actually depreciate the area in which it is proposed. <br /> <br />There is no reason to believe that a 1,008 square-foot garage \vould negatively impact the <br />property values of the subject property or those adjacent to it. The case could be made that <br />with ample storage space within the garage, there would be fewer vehicles parked outside and <br />less clutter about the property. This type oftransfonnation could result in a positive effect to <br />the neighboring properties. <br /> <br />5. 'l7w demonstrated need j()r such a use. <br /> <br />The applicant has multiple vehicles and owns and operates a race car as a hobby, and has a car hauler <br />upon which to transport the vehicle. The car hauler does not currently fit into the existing garage, and <br />thus is kept outside in full view of the neighborhood and vehicles passing by on County Road I. <br />Constructing the garage as proposed would allow the car hauler and the race car to be stored inside. <br /> <br />WHEREAS, the Planning Commission makes the following findings regarding the criteria <br />for approval ofa conditional use permit, as required by Section 1125.01 Subd. 3.b.: <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 will not create a greater impact on existing public facilities or <br />services, on utilities or access roads, nor will it create an increase in traffic on adjacent streets. The <br />increase in nmofffrom the larger structure is not significant and will not affect the drainage system. <br /> <br />(2) The use will be sufficicntly compatible or separated by distance or screcning from adjacent <br />residentially zoned or used land so that existing homes will not be depreciated in value and <br />there will be no deterrence to development of vacant land. <br />(3) The structure and site shall have an appearance that will not have an adverse effect upon <br />adjacent residential properties. <br /> <br />The placement of the garage would be such that the bulk of the structure would be hidden from street <br />view and shielded by mature trees in front and privacy fences on either Side. This will providc <br />adequate screening, and will preserve the residential character of the neighborhood. <br />