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Mounds View Planning Commission February 2, 2022 Regular Meeting Page 3 ________________________________________________________________________ Ayes – 7 Nays – 0 Motion carried. _____________________________________________________________________________ B. Resolution 1145-22, Recommending Approval of a Conditional Use Permit for an Accessory Building Exceeding 952 Square Feet at 7975 Long Lake Road. Community Development Director Sevald stated a conditional use permit may be approved after the Planning Commission has considered possible adverse effects, and has made Findings of Facts in support of the CUP. Details are included in Resolution 1145-22. In summary, the Commission must consider the Comprehensive Plan, the location, effect on property values, surrounding character, and the need for the garage. Oversized garages are not addressed in the Comprehensive Plan. The addition of a garage is an investment in the property, which should have a positive effect on surrounding property values. Currently, the property does not have a garage, whereas most neighboring homes do. Neighboring homes were built in 1941 (east side of street), and in the 1950’s and 1960’s (west side of street). Most garages are detached, and one or two cars in size. 8011 Long Lake Road has a 924 square foot detached garage (two houses north). 7980 Woodlawn Dr (house behind) had an 850 square foot attached garage. The applicant’s garage will be the largest on the block, but not entirely out of character when considering the size of the house (e.g. tall house). Staff recommended the Planning Commission hold a public hearing and approve Recommendation of the Conditional Use Permit as requested. MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Nelson/Commissioner Munson. To approve Resolution 1145-22, a Resolution Recommending Approval of a Conditional Use Permit to Allow an Accessory Building Exceeding 952 Square Feet at 7975 Long Lake Road. A roll call vote was taken. Ayes – 7 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 6. Reports A. Upcoming Planning Cases & Activity Community Development Director Sevald reported he had no upcoming planning cases at this time. B. Staff Updates Community Development Director Sevald provided the Commission with an update from staff. He explained the Council would be discussing two planning issues at their February 7 worksession meeting. He noted that Caribou Cabin would open early this spring.