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Mounds View Planning Commission July 25, 2007 Regular Meeting Page 4 ________________________________________________________________________ Planning Associate Heller stated the proposed garage should not have any impact on the supply of light or air to adjacent properties, nor should it impact congestion of streets. She indicated the proposed addition would not increase the danger of fire, endanger the public safety or decrease property values in the neighborhood. Planning Associate Heller reported Staff received one letter of support from the neighbor to the north. She stated staff received a phone call from another neighbor indicating she had no problem with the garage expansion and is thankful for how well they take care of the property. She did ask if a pine tree would be removed, and commented on the propane tank possibly being moved. Commissioner Walsh-Kaczmarek asked where the driveway came onto the property and if the driveway was paved. Planning Associate Heller replied the driveway enters from the north and the entire drive is paved except for a small area in front of the garage. Commissioner Walsh-Kaczmarek asked the location of the propane tank. Planning Associate Heller replied it is next to the garage and in view of the neighbor. She stated the propane tank could possibly be moved, or the applicant had indicated that another section of privacy fencing could be put up. Chair Stevenson stated the location of the current garage alleviated his concerns about approving this application. He did not see any potential commercial use of this garage as an issue. He stated the expansion made sense to him. Commissioner Miller stated she looked at the property and had no problem approving this request. MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Meehlhause/Commissioner Lang to approve Resolution No. 870-07, a resolution recommending approval for a Conditional Use Permit to allow for a 1,296 square foot Garage and approving a Variance for a 54-foot wide garage at 8290 Sunnyside Road; Planning Case Nos. CU2007-004 and V2007-001. Commissioner Miller made minor grammatical corrections to the resolution. She commented she was glad to see the resolution included a statement disallowing the use for commercial purposes, living spaces, or other uses restricted by the code. Ayes – 7 Nays – 0 Motion carried. B. Planning Case MA2007-002; Review Preliminary Plat for 8184 Eastwood and 8211 Red Oak Drive Community Development Director Ericson summarized the request by Abiding Savior Lutheran Church, the owner of 8184 Eastwood Road, a 50,965 square foot residential parcel improved