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Mounds View Planning Commission April 19, 2006 <br />Regular Meeting Page 2 <br />_______________________________________________________________________ <br /> <br />4. Citizens Requests and Comments on Items Not on the Agenda <br /> <br />None. <br />______________________________________________________________________________ <br /> <br />5A. Planning Case CU2006-002. Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit to Allow for <br />an Over-size garage at 8495 Sunnyside Road, Don and Diane Balk. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Ericson informed the Commission that the applicant is <br />seeking a conditional use permit for an oversize garage on a vacant lot adjacent to their home at <br />8495 Sunnyside Road. He indicated that the reason they want an oversize garage is because they <br />want to store their recreational vehicle in there otherwise it would be a standard size garage. The <br />garage size would be 1,062 square feet. <br /> <br />Director Ericson showed the site plan to the Commission indicating the garage will have a <br />unified look with the house. There will be some wooded area preserved with this. Staff has <br />checked whether the potential appearance this garage would be out of character with the area and <br />found it would not look to be out of character having a three-car garage. <br /> <br />Director Ericson stated the applicants have shown the use is justified and the proposed use is <br />consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code and will not cause any traffic hazard <br />or distraction such as parking an RV outside might do. <br /> <br />Commissioner Stevenson stated one of their main concerns about oversize garages are that they <br />would be used for business purposes. They do appreciate staff and the applicant providing the <br />drawings. He did not see that this would encourage someone setting up a business in the future <br />should the house be sold. He indicated he was satisfied with the drawings and they have done an <br />adequate job of showing this would not be a business. <br /> <br />Commissioner Miller wondered what the width of the driveway would be. Director Ericson <br />indicated the driveway would be 35 feet wide and taper down to 24 feet as it approached the <br />street. A separate permit would be required for the driveway. <br /> <br />Commissioner Miller indicated a correction was needed on the resolution since this was not a <br />reapproval. Director Ericson stated that was correct. <br /> <br />MOTION/SECOND: Hegland/Miller. To approve Resolution 830-06, a Resolution <br />Recommending Approval of a Conditional Use Permit to Don and Diane Balk for the <br />construction of a 1,062 square foot garage at 8495 Sunnyside Road. <br /> <br /> Ayes – 6 Nays – 0 Motion carried. <br />______________________________________________________________________________ <br />