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<br /> <br />Item No: 6A <br />Meeting Date: October 4, 2006 <br />Type of Business: Discussion <br />City of Mounds View Staff Report <br /> <br />To: Mounds View Planning Commission <br />From: James Ericson, Community Development Director <br />Item Title/Subject: Review Codes and Regulations Pertaining to Accessory <br />Buildings <br /> <br />Introduction: <br /> <br />At the October 4, 2006 Planning Commission meeting, the issue of accessory building rules <br />and regulations was considered with testimony provided by both supporters of large garages <br />and those concerned about the size of garages that can presently be constructed in the City. <br />The Planning Commission essentially devoted the meeting to taking testimony and concluded <br />by requesting that Staff provide the City Code requirements for review at the next meeting. <br /> <br /> <br />Discussion: <br /> <br />The following represents a summary of the zoning regulations pertaining to accessory <br />buildings in Mounds View as articulated in Sections 1106.03 and 1106.04 of the Zoning Code: <br /> <br />Maximum size of a garage / shed by right: 952 square feet <br />Maximum size of a garage / shed w/ CUP: 1,800 square feet <br />Maximum height of a garage / shed: 15 feet <br />Minimum setback to side and rear property lines: 5 feet <br />Minimum setback from other structures: 3 feet <br />Maximum number of accessory buildings: three <br />Maximum combined square footage of all accessory buildings: 1,800 square feet <br />Maximum width of a garage exceeding 952 square feet: 35 feet <br />Maximum rear yard coverage percentage: 20 percent <br /> <br />Other requirements pertaining to accessory buildings include the following: <br /> <br />• Attached garages must conform to the front and rear setback requirements for the <br />principle structure. <br />• Accessory buildings shall have a weather resistant, treated or finished exterior. <br />Structures composed of tubular metal and canvas or exposed plywood, particle board or <br />similar materials shall not be permitted. <br />• If any accessory building is to be utilized for the storage of frequently-used vehicles, it <br />shall be serviced by an improved driveway so as to control dust, drainage and erosion, <br />according to the requirements as set forth in Section 902.05 of this Code. <br />• Accessory buildings exceeding 952 square feet shall be designed and maintained to <br />provide a uniform appearance with the dwelling unit. <br />• Accessory buildings exceeding 952 square feet shall be permanent structures. <br />