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Mounds View City Council April 24, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 11 Mayor Coughlin stated it appears that the Church is attempting to work with the community. He indicated he has attended a number of lengthy prayer meetings at his Church, and would not desire to have to deal with a 10:30 ceiling that on occasion, might be overly restrictive. He stated he would prefer to keep this open. Council Member Quick noted that there would also be a period of becoming acquainted with the new facility. Mayor Coughlin stated it was very exciting when Churches, which are the cornerstone of any community, have the opportunity to grow, either because of expansion of programs or attendee membership or both. He indicated this is a wonderful testimony to the area and to this Church, which has served the community for 40 years. He stated he was wholeheartedly in favor of expanding this site. He pointed out that with all of the things that are seen the 6:00 news, one of the few shining lights in society appears to be coming from the Churches. He reiterated he was very much in favor of this resolution. Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried. Mayor Coughlin extended his appreciation to all who participated in this matter, and particularly to Planning Associate Ericson, for his work in this regard, much of which is done behind the scenes. B. Public Hearing and Consideration of Resolution 5423, a Resolution Contemplating a Conditional Use Permit for an Over-sized Shed at 2159 Terrace Drive. Mayor Coughlin opened the Public Hearing at 7:53 p.m. Planning Associate Ericson stated the applicant, Robert Kleinshmidt, is requesting approval of a conditional use permit to allow for the construction of a 256 square-foot oversized shed in the backyard of his property located at 2159 Terrace Drive. The 13,125 square-foot, well-maintained lot is improved with a typical 1½ story home and two-car garage. There is a small wood-framed shed in the backyard that would be removed upon completion of the proposed larger shed. There is an 8-foot tall privacy fence along the back side of the property. Planning Associate Ericson advised that the City Code requires a conditional use permit for any request for a shed greater than 216 square feet. He noted the City has been experiencing a number of conditional use permit requests for oversized sheds, therefore, it is likely that in the near future the City would examine the City Code to determine if perhaps it should be more allowing in terms of the size of sheds that can be constructed without requiring a conditional use permit. He explained that this was a sign of the times, and it is a benefit to the community when property owners are able to store items inside which might otherwise be stored outside and tend to lend to the appearance of clutter. He advised that the placement of items inside a shed is typically an improvement to the property. Planning Associate Ericson stated the Planning Commission has reviewed this request and has examined both the general conditional use permit and adverse affects criteria. He indicated the Commission felt that the 8-foot privacy fence on the back of the property offers significant screening. He pointed out that the size of the shed is consistent with the size and the proportion