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Kleinschmidt CUP Request Planning Case CU00-002 April 24, 2000 Page 3 effects of the proposed conditional use in its recommendation to the Council. The findings of the Planning Commission shall be based upon, but not limited to, the following factors: • Relationship with the Comprehensive Plan. • The Geographical Area Involved • Whether such use will tend to or actually depreciate the area in which it is proposed. • The Character of the Surrounding Area • The demonstrated need for such a use. The Planning Commission acknowledges that the Comprehensive Plan encourages the development and maintenance of residential areas so as to improve the quality, appearance and attractiveness of housing units and residential property in general. The Comprehensive Plan designates this property, 2159 Terrace Drive, low-density residential. Almost every lot in this area of Mounds View is the same size as the subject property. Most of the homes in the area are of the same design with either single and double-stall garages, many of which properties also have sheds in addition to their garages. The existing shed on the subject property is only 80 square feet and is too small to be of significant use to the applicant. The Planning Commission believes that the construction of the proposed 256 square-foot shed would fit with the general character of the neighborhood and would not depreciate the neighborhood in any way. Based upon their assessment of the adverse effects criteria, consistency with the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan, the Planning Commission approved Resolution 614-00, a resolution which recommends to the City Council approval of the conditional use permit request. Recommendation: Based on the information presented herein, consistency with the City Code and the Comprehensive Plan, staff and the Planning Commission recommend approval of this conditional use permit to allow for the construction of a 256 square-foot over-sized shed in the rear yard of 2159 Terrace Drive, with stipulations as noted in Resolution 5423. _____________________________________ James Ericson, Planner Attachments: 1. Planning Application 2. Zoning Map 3. Location Map 4. Site Plan 5. Photographic Documentation 6. Planning Commission Resolution 614-00 7. Resolution 5423 Q:\DATA\GROUPS\COMDEV\DEVCASES\CU00-002\Kleinschmidt CC Report - April 24, 2000.doc