Planning Commission Resolution 578-99

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. . . Planning Conunission Resolution 578-99 April 21, 1999 Page 2 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission makes the following findings that possible adverse effects have been considered in its recommendation, as required by Section 1125.0 I Subd. L e.: 1 . Relationship with the Comprehensive Plan The Comprehensive Plan encourages the development and maintenance o/resldential areas so as to Improve the quality, appearance and attractiveness (~rhousll1g 1IJ1lIS and resldenflal property in general. 77w Comprehensive Plan designates tIllS property. 2091 'l'erracc Drive. as low-density residential. This prc~posal does not conflict with the ComprehenSive Plan. 2,4. The Geographical Area Involved & the Character of the Surrounding Area. In this area (~(Mollnd~' View. mO.\'1 (~rthe homes and 10ls are ofa similar design and size. many (~I l1'hich have garages as lar.ge or larger than that existing at 2091 'l'errace Drive. More than halr(~( the garages in this area are detached fi'om the principal structure. A larger garage on lhe su~ject property would not appear out of place. 3. Whcther such use will tend to or actually depreciate the area in which it is proposed. Constructing a larger garage than what is currently existing I-rill have an immediate posilive impact on the property value for the su~ject property. It is not conceivable that this garage addition would depreciate the surrounding area in any way. 5. The demonstrated need for such a use. The existing garage is small by today '.\' standard and for the needs of the property owner WHEREAS, the Planning CommiSSIOn makes the following findings regarding the criteria for approval ofa conditional use permit, as required by Section 112501 Subd 3.b.: 1. Thc use will not create an excessive burden on existing parks, schools, strccts and othcr public facilities and utilities which scrve or arc 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. Constructing a larger garage I-rould not create a greater impact on existing public facilities. parks. schools or services. on utilities or access road~'. nor ll'ould it create an increase in tra/lie 011 adjacent streets. 2. The use will be sufficiently compatible or separated by distance or screcmng from adjacent rcsidentially zoned or used land so that existing homes will not bc depreCIated in value and there will be no deterrence to development of vacant land. The structure and site shall have an appearance that will not have an adverse effect upon adjacent residential properties. '" -'. Because the house is set back approximately 50 feetfi'om the street and because the garage would be located hehind the house. the garage would he sllhstan/lally screenedfi'om puhlic vielt' 7'ile garage would he located toward the west side (~(the lot. therehy providing a separatIOn o(distal1ce between it and the property to the east The property to the west, Il'ith no screening. is already accustomed to having a garage at this location.