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The Mounds View Vision A Thriving Desirable Community Item No: 05A Meeting Date: Feb 2, 2022 Type of Business Planning Case Planning Case CU2021-003 City of Mounds View Staff Report To: Planning Commission From: Jon Sevald, Community Development Director Item Title/Subject: Resolution 1145-22; Recommending Approval of a Conditional Use Permit for an Accessory Building Exceeding 952 sq ft; 7975 Long Lake Road PUBLIC HEARING; Resolution 1146-22, Approving a Variance for an Accessory Building to Exceed 18’ in Height, and 35’ in width; 7975 Long Lake Road. Introduction: LaShawn Albert-Hart and Gary Albert are requesting a Conditional Use Permit and Variance to build a large and tall three-car garage. Discussion: The planned detached garage will be 36’ X 28’ (1,008 sq ft), and 24’ in height, from grade to roof peak. Within the R-1 district, a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) is required for garages to exceed 952 sq ft.1 Over-sized garages must be uniformed in appearance to the house, and a maximum of 35’ wide. Each property may have up to three accessory buildings, totaling 1,800 sq ft. There is an existing 120’ sq ft shed. A detached garage was removed in preparation for the proposed garage. The applicant’s home was constructed in 1941, and a two-story addition in 2003, with a 12:12 roof pitch. The proposed garage has a 10:12 roof pitch to make it “uniform in appearance” to the house. Analysis: Conditional Use Permit A CUP may be approved after the Planning Commission has considered possible adverse effects, and has made Findings of Facts in support of the CUP.2 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. 1 Mounds View City Code §160.088(E) (Accessory building exceeding 952 square feet) 2 Mounds View City Code §§160.450(E) and (G)