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Iter�u No: 5 �ee��rng D�ie: hRav 7, 2003 Type af �a�sin�ss: Commission �usiness �� I�� : I� �� '�� . . � ..� -. � � �,� Too Mounds View Planning Commission �rorn: James Ericson, Actir�g City Administrator I�ern Titi�/S�bjec�: Consideration o# a Conditiona,l Use Permit Requesf fior an Over�Size Garage at 7988 �dgewood Drive; Planning Case No. CU03-002 ... :. Property owners Steve and Sar�dy Eyler are requesting approval of a conditionaf use permit to consfr�act a detacheci 1,344 squareafoot garage on their property laca�ed at 7988 Edgewood Drive. �he Eylers i�dicate that the exisiing single-stall garage is in poor condition and needs to be replaced. The iofi is 36,750 �quare feet, which is more than four fifths o� an acre. The existing garage �nrill be demolished to make room for the proposed garage, rn�hich would be built in the same loca#ion in ihe rear yard, extending cfoserto the r�orth side lot fine. . . . �� : _ . �� , �,: _ Section 1'i 06.4, Subdivision 6, (ists the speci�ic conditional use permif requirements for garages larger fhan 952 square feet. These r�quiremen#s, such as sefb�cks and maxim�m square�footage would be met with this proposal, with one exception, which shalf be explained on the next page. The Code seis an upper [imit of accessory s�orage space on a property at �,800 square feet, this requirement i� also met. The applicant is proposing to construci the new garage behind the house in fihe same focation as the original garage, excepi that the garage would be much closer to the north proper�y line than the original garage. The Comprehensive Plan encourages fihe development and mainfienance of residentia! areas so as to improve �he quality, appearance and attractiveness of housing units and resid�ntial property in general. The Comprehensive Plan designates this property, 7988 Edgewooc! Drive, as low-density residential. The 36,750 squ�re-foo� lot is large however typical �or this area. Mosf of the horrtes in this were buiit with detached single-stalf garages, which by taday's standards is not sufficient for the typica) m�afti-car family. Many ofr ihe property owners in this area have already expanded or replaced the originai garages. Adverse Effects According to the Ciiy Code, ih� Planning Commission musf consider the possible adverse effec#s of the proposed conditiona[ use. The findings of the Planning Cornmission shall be based upon, b�t not limited fio, the following factors: � Relationship wifh the Comprehensive Plan. � ihe Geographica! Area Involved � Whefher such use wi!! tend fo or acivally depreciage the area in which if is proposed. � The Characfer of fhe .Surrounding Area � The demonstrated need for such a use.