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Mounds View City Council October 9, 2006 <br />Regular Meeting Page 2 <br />1 that would be 24 feet by 48 feet, which would be constructed to comply with the five-foot <br />2 setback as required in the City code. She added that the current garage is non-complying. <br />4 Planning Associate Heller explained the dimensions of the property and neighboring properties. <br />5 She stated the new garage would benefit the neighborhood and would be consistent with the <br />6 comprehensive plan. <br />8 Planning Associate Heller stated the additional storage would be used for several cars, which are <br />9 currently stored in the driveway. She noted that letters were sent to neighboring properties and <br />1 o no comments were received. She stated Staff recommends approval. <br />11 <br />12 Mayor Marty opened the public hearing at 7:08 p.m. <br />13 <br />14 Hearing no comment, Mayor Many closed the public hearing at 7:09 p.m. <br />15 <br />16 Councilmember Stigney asked if a new driveway would be built to accommodate the newer <br />17 garage. Planning Associate Heller replied it would. <br />is <br />19 Councilmember Flaherty asked about the height of the garage. Planning Associate Heller replied <br />20 it would fall within the I S-foot height limit. <br />21 <br />22 Councilmember Thomas asked if the Council believes it is acceptable to hear the requests, <br />23 particularly given the discussion at the last Council meeting regarding oversized garages. She <br />24 noted there are many requests for such structures. <br />25 <br />26 Mayor Marty stated it was his understanding that the issue of oversized garages was referred <br />27 back to Staff and the Planning Commission, but the present policy is still currently in effect. He <br />28 noted that such issues are still governed by current ordinances and codes. <br />29 <br />3o Community Development Director Ericson explained that the Planning Commission discussed <br />31 the issue of oversize garages at their Last meeting and will discuss it further at the next meeting. <br />32 He stated the Planning Commission would make a determination about whether the current <br />33 regulations are suitable and if there should be a resident task force regarding oversize accessory <br />34 buildings. <br />35 <br />36 Councilmember Thomas stated it would be helpful to bring in a consultant to discuss driveway <br />37 and other surfaces at the same time. <br />38 <br />39 Councilmember Flaherty asked at what point the Council should ask for an architectural <br />4o rendering of the garage to ensure it is consistent with the property and neighborhood. Director <br />41 Ericson explained that the applicant must submit a floor plan, site plan, and layout for the <br />42 proposed garage. He stated Staff does not always get a good sense of what the garage will look <br />43 like nor are there requirements guiding the look of the garages. He explained that the code states <br />44 that the accessory buildings must be consistent with the principal structures, but beyond the <br />45 actual size limit, there are no regulations. <br />