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RESOLUTION 1175-24 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A GARAGE ADDITION AT 6951 KNOLLWOOD DRIVE; MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING CASE CM2024-002 WHEREAS, Wayne Spiering owns the residential property at 6951 Knollwood Drive, zoned R-1 Single Family Residential; and, WHEREAS, the property consists of a house and detached garage. The square footage of the existing detached garage is approximately 942 square feet. The applicant proposes an addition to the garage, resulting in a 1,338-square-foot structure; and, WHEREAS, Mounds View Zoning Code standards allow an accessory building of more than 952 square feet only with a conditional use permit; and, WHEREAS, the Mounds View Planning Commission has reviewed the requested garage addition project and has considered the code requirements and pertinent issues involved in the request. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View Planning Commission hereby recommends approval of the conditional use permit for a 20-foot by 24-foot, 480-square-foot garage addition on the property at 6951 Knollwood Drive, resulting in a total garage structure of 1,338 square feet, as submitted by the applicant on survey drawings from E.G. Rud & Sons, Inc. dated 9-23-24, with revised dimensions by the applicant at the Planning Commission meeting of November 6, 2024, with the following conditions and findings of fact: Condition for Approval 1) The proposed modification to the accessory building conforms with §§ 160.028 and 160.087(A) of the zoning code. 2) The garage addition will be compatible in appearance with the existing garage ensuring a uniform appearance on the property. 3) The accessory building will be a permanent structure with foundation matching the existing garage. 4) The garage and addition will only be used for storage and related activities, not for living.