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Mounds View Planning Commission July 25, 2007 Regular Meeting Page 2 ________________________________________________________________________ 4. Citizens Requests and Comments on Items Not on the Agenda None 5. Planning Cases A. Planning Case CU2007-004 and VR2007-001; Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit for an Oversized Garage and a Variance for Garage Width to Exceed 35 Feet. Planning Associate Heller summarized the application requesting a conditional use permit for an oversized garage and a variance for the garage width to exceed 35 feet. She reported the applicants would like to add a 22’x24’ addition to the east side of the existing garage. She stated the current garage is 32 feet wide, 24 feet deep, totaling 768 square feet. She indicated that with the new addition the garage would be 54 feet wide and 24 feet deep with a total square footage of 1,296. Planning Associate Heller pointed out the plot plan submitted indicates a garage area in excess of what is allowed without a conditional use permit. She explained that accessory buildings, attached or detached, are limited to 952 square feet; therefore, anything beyond 952 square feet must go through the conditional use permit application process. She stated oversize garages are limited to 35 feet wide, and anything beyond that width must go through the variance process. Planning Associate Heller stated the Comprehensive Plan designates this property as low-density residential. She reported all setback requirements would be satisfied with this request. Planning Associate Heller explained the Zoning Code requires that the Planning Commission review and address any potential adverse effects which include, but are not limited to, relationship with the Comprehensive Plan, geographical area involved, potential depreciation, the character of the surrounding area and the demonstrated need for such a use. Planning Associate Heller explained the garage would be expanded so the applicant could store their vehicles indoors. She stated this would be a benefit to the neighborhood and in keeping with the comprehensive plan to improve the quality, appearance, and attractiveness of housing units and residential property in general. Planning Associate Heller stated the home is located on the north end of Sunnyside Road, setback further than the neighboring homes, and on a wooded lot. She indicated that during the summer months, the house and garage are not visible from the street and during the winter, only the east end of the garage might be slightly visible through the trees. She stated the proposed oversized garage would not be noticeable or out of place in the neighborhood, nor should it affect any neighboring properties. Planning Associate Heller stated the proposed garage would benefit the applicant’s property providing additional on site, indoor parking and storage, and by increasing the property value.