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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 6308 RESOLUTION NO. 6308 . CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A 1,125 SQUARE FOOT GARAGE AT 7806 GLORIA CIRCLE; PLANNING CASE NO. CU2004-002 WHEREAS, property owner Mari Scotch has applied for a conditional use permit to construct a garage with an area of 1,125 square feet; and, WHEREAS, the subject property, located at 7806 Gloria Circle, is zoned R-1, Single Family residential, and is legally described as follows: Part North and West of a Line Beginning on Westerly Line of Gloria Circle 35 feet Southeasterly thereon from North Line of Lot 9 thence West parallel with North Line of Said Lot 54 feet thence South parallel with West Line of Said Lot to South Line of Said Lot 9, Block 1, Lakeside Court, Ramsey County, Minnesota WHEREAS, the Mounds View Zoning Code conditionally allows garages in excess of 952 square feet in area with a maximum accessory building area not to exceed 1,800 square feet; and, . WHEREAS, the Mounds View City Council has reviewed the following documents regarding this proposal: a. Planning Application b. Zoning Map c. Location Map d. Photographic documentation e. Proposed Layout f. Proposed Elevations g. Staff Report h. Planning Commission Resolution 764-04 WHEREAS, the Mounds View City Council held a duly noticed public hearing regarding the conditional use permit request on Monday, July 26,2004; and, WHEREAS, the Mounds View Zoning Code requires that the City Council consider the advice and recommendation of the Planning Commission and shall consider the relationship between the proposed conditional use and the Comprehensive plan and consider the impacts of the use supported by findings of relevant fact. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View City Council makes the following findings of fact related to the conditional use permit request: 1. The proposed 1,125 square foot garage satisfies the dimensional requirements as outlined in Chapters 1104 and 1106 the Zoning Code. . 2. The request is consistent with the Mounds View Comprehensive Plan in that the Comprehensive Plan encourages the development and maintenance of residential areas so as to improve the quality, appearance and attractiveness of housing units and residential property in general. . . . ~ Resolution6308 Page 2 3. The proposed garage would not be out of place given the character and geography of the surrounding area involved and the size of the subject property which is able to accommodate such a structure. 4. The proposed garage would not depreciate the neighborhood, would not cause an undue burden on city facilities or utilities and would not cause congestion or pose a traffic hazard. 5. The applicant has sufficiently demonstrated that a need exists for the proposed expanded garage. 6. The Mounds View Planning Commission held a public hearing and adopted a resolution in support of the conditional use permit request on July 7, 2004. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Mounds View City Council approves the conditional use permit for a 1,125 square foot garage at 7806 Gloria Circle, with conditions as follows: 1. The garage shall not be used for commercial purposes, living space or other uses not allowed within the R-1, Single-Family Residential district or by the Zoning Code. Should the use change for which the permit was granted; the conditional use permit shall be considered null and void. 2. Construction of the proposed attached garage shall be commenced within one year of the adoption of this resolution or the conditional use permit and associated variance approval shall become null and void. 3. The garage expansion shall be designed and maintained to provide a uniform appearance with the existing house. Adopted this 26th day of July, 2004. ATTEST: ~, " or /) . . 1ZA\ C~ Kurt Ulrich, City Clerk / Administrator (SEAL)