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The Mounds View Vision A Thriving Desirable Community Item No: 05A Meeting Date: Sep 7, 2022 Type of Business Planning Case Planning Case VR2022-002 City of Mounds View Staff Report To: Planning Commission From: Jon Sevald, Community Development Director Item Title/Subject: PUBLIC HEARING: Resolution 1151-22; Variance to height of an Accessory Building, 5048 Greenwood Drive Introduction: The applicant proposes to build a 24’ X 24’ detached garage, 18’-6” in height, whereas the City Code has a height restriction of 18’.1 Discussion: The property is located at 5048 Greenwood Drive; northwest corner of Greenwood Drive and County Road H. Within the R-1 district, each property is permitted one driveway2. The Home’s driveway is on Greenwood Drive. Access to the new garage may be via County Road H, but it cannot have a second driveway (can drive over grass). Therefore, use of this garage cannot be for vehicles used on a regular basis.3 The garage is intended for a pop-up camper and lawnmower. The proposed garage shall have a roof pitch similar in character and style of the roof of the house.4 The house has a 6/12 and 5/12 roof pitch. The proposed garage will have an 8/12 roof pitch, and will accommodate an attic with a 6’-6” ceiling. Analysis: Variances may be approved by the Planning Commission, only if meeting criteria5: (1) The variance is in harmony with the general purposes and intent of this chapter; (2) The variance is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan; (3) The applicant proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by this chapter or the city code; (4) Unique circumstances apply to the property which do not apply to other properties in the same zone or vicinity and result from lot size or shape, topography or other circumstances over which the owner of the property since the enactment of this chapter 1 City Code §160.056(C)(6); Area and Building Size Regulations; Height Limitations. The height of any accessory building or structure shall not exceed 18 feet or that of the principal structure, whichever is less. 2 City Code §160.388(5); Stall, Aisle and Driveway Design; Curb cuts and driveway openings; Single-family uses and zero lot line subdivided lots shall be limited to one curb cut access per property unless, upon application for a variance of this restriction, the Board of Adjustment and Appeals finds that it is in the interest of public safety to waive such. 3 City Code §160.087(8) Accessory Uses; If any accessory building is to be utilized for the storage of frequently- used vehicles, it shall be serviced by an improved driveway so as to control dust, drainage and erosion, according to the requirements as set forth in §152.999 of this code of ordinances. 4 City Code §160.087(9) Accessory Uses; The roof of all accessory buildings (excluding carports) exceeding 250 square feet in size shall: (a) Match or be similar to the character and style of the roof of the principal structure; and (b) Have a pitch or slope of at least 2-12. 5 City Code §160.466(B); Criteria for Granting Variances