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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 6836RESOLUTION N0.6836 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A 1,604 SQUARE-FOOT GARAGE AT 8382 KNOLLWOOD DRIVE; PLANNING CASE NO CU2006-003 WHEREAS, property owners Robert and Lisa Horbul have applied for a conditional use permit to construct a 1,604 square foot garage attached to their home located at 8382 Knollwood Drive; and, WHEREAS, the subject property is zoned R-1, Single Family Residential, and is legally described as follows: Lot 7, -Block 2, Gustafson's 2"d Addition 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 proposed. garage would be 1,604 square feet, thus necessitating application of a conditional use permit; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the following documents regarding this proposal 1. Planning Application 2. Plot Plan 3. Zoning Map 4. Aerial View 5. Photographic Documentation 6. Staff Report WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing regarding the conditional use permit request on Wednesday, May 17, 2006 and recommended approval of the CUP to the City Council as outlined in their Resolution 833-06; and, WHEREAS, the Mounds View City Council held a public hearing regarding the conditional use permit request on Monday, June 12, 2006. NOW; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View City Council makes the following findings of fact related to the conditional use permit request: • Resolution 6836 Page 2 1. The proposed oversized 1,604 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. 3. The proposed garage would not be out of place given the building design, character and geography of the surrounding area involved. 4. The proposed garage would not depreciate the neighborhood. 5. The applicants have sufficiently demonstrated that a need exists for the proposed oversized garage. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mounds View City Council approves the conditional use permit for the 1,604 square foot garage, 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. The garage expansion shall be designed and maintained to provide a uniform appearance with the existing house. 3. No additional sheds or accessory buildings shall be allowed on the property. 4. The Conditional Use Permit (CUP) shall become null and void if the work for which the CUP was granted is not completed within one year from the date of approval unless a petition for extension of time in which to complete the work has been granted by the City Council. Adopted this 12th day of June, 2006. ;' Rob arty, Mayor ATTEST: t-~'"`-t. _ ~f K rt Ulrich, City Clerk /Administrator • (SEAL)