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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 5242 . . . RESOLUTION NO. 5242 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR AN OVERSIZED STORAGE SHED FOR LEONARD MEDRUD AND ARTHUR JORDAN AT 2085 OAKWOOD DRIVE; MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING CASE NO. 529-98 WHEREAS, Leonard Medrud and Arthur Jordan have applied for a conditional use pcrmit to convert an existing 280 squarc-foot garage into a back yard storage shed on property located at 2085 Oakwood Drive, zoned R-l, Single Family Residential, legally described as follows: LOT 29, BLOCK J, PINEWOOD TERRACE RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA WHEREAS, The Mounds View Zoning Code allows, with a conditional use permit, up to 1,264 square feet of garage/accessory building on one lot; and WHEREAS, the Mounds View City Council has reviewed the following documents rcgarding this proposal: a. Planning Application b. Zoning Map c. Sitc Plan d. Area Map with Building Footprints WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the dimensional requirements in Chapter 1104 the Zoning Code for this proposal have been met; and, WHEREAS, the City Council makes the following findings that possible adverse effects have been considered in its recommendation, as required by Section 1125.01 Subd. I.e.: I. Relationship with the Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan encourages thc development and maintenance of residential areas so as to improve the quality, appearance and attractiveness of housing units and residcntial property in general. The Comprchcnsive Plan designates this property, 2085 Oakwood Drive, low-density residential. This proposal does not conflict with the Comprehensive Plan. ., 4. The Geographical Area Involved. The Charactcr of the Surrounding Area . . . Resolution 5242 June 22. 1998 Page 2 Almost every lot in this area of Mounds View is the same size as the subject property. Most of the homes in the immediate area are larger, with more building coverage. There appears to be an even split between homes with attached garages and homes with detached garages. Many of the homes have sheds in addition to their garages. 3. Whether such use wi II tend to or actually depreciate the area in which it is proposed. The conversion of the existing garage will serve to increase the subject property's value without negatively impacting the values of the neighboring properties. 5. The demonstrated need for such a use. The existing garage is small, even for a single car garage. The applicants desire a garage big enough to park more than one vehicle inside at a time. The structure, however, appears to be in good repair, and could be retained as a storage shed, which the applicants currently do not have. WHEREAS, the City Council makes the following findings regarding the criteria for approval of a conditional use permit, as required by Section 1125.01 Subd. 3.b.: (I) The use will not create an excessive burden on existing parks, schools, streets and other public facilities and utilities which serve or are proposed to serve the area. The use will not cause traffic hazards or congestion. Adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and necessary facilities have been or will be provided. (7) (8) The conversion of the garage to a storage shed will not create a greater impact on existing public facilities or services. on utilities or access roads, nor will it create an increase in traffic on adjacent streets. There will be no increase in runoff from the shed above which is currently generated. (2) The use will be sufficiently compatible or separated by distance or screening from adjacent residentially zoned or used land so that cxisting homes will not be depreciated in value and there will be no deterrence to development of vacant land. (3) The structurc and site shall have an appearance that wi II not have an adverse effect upon adjacent residential properties. The location of the garage/shed behind the home will hide it from general public view. The structurc will be in full view ofthc adjoining propertics, although this is already the case. (4) The use. in the opinion of the City Council, is reasonably rclated to the ovcrall needs of the City and to the existing land use. (5) The use is consistent with the purposcs of the Zoning Codc and the purposes of the zoning district in which the applicant intends to locate the proposed use. (6) The llse is not in conflict with the Comprehensive Plan of the City. Sheds and out-buildings arc typical uses in residential areas, and allow for the storage of yard and garden equipment. Having this shed will allow for thc property owners to store items currently left outside within a sccure and protected structure. . . . Resolution 5242 June 22, 1998 Page 3 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View City Council approves the conditional use permit with the following stipulations: 1. The conditional use permit shall be recorded with Ramsey County within 60 days of City Council approval, and a receipt of such recording shall be provided to the City of Mounds View. 2. The shed shall be kept in good repair and maintained into the future so as to provide a uniform and consistent building appearance with the existing house. 3. The shed shall not be used for living space or other uses not allowed by the district in which it is located or by the Zoning Code. Should the use change for which the permit was granted, the conditional use permit shall become null and void. 4. No other sheds or accessory buildings, other than the garage currently under construction, shall be allowed on this lot. 5. There shall be no motor vehicle access to this shed, nor shall any motor vehicle be stored within said structure. I' Adopted this 22nd day of June, 1998. /t~,. ATTEST: (SEAL) (Jl2f {J~ Charles S. Whiting, City~lerk I Administrator ;-~:\OA T A'.GROUI'S\( 'Ol,IDEV\OEVC ASES\529-98\5242Cc.RES