HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 8646 RESOLUTION 8646
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION APPROVING OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR AN
ACCESSORY BUILDING TO EXCEED 952 SQ FT IN AREA (1,227 SQ FT) FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7715 EASTWOOD RD;
MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING CASE MU2016-002
WHEREAS,property owners Cynthia Brown and Terry Brown have requested approval
of a Conditional Use Permit for an addition onto the attached garage, such that the combined
area would be 1,227 sq ft in area. The property is located at 7715 Eastwood Rd, Mounds View,
MN, legally described as:
Lot 49 of Spring Lake Park Hill View
PID: 06-30-23-44-0029
WHEREAS, the above-described lands are zoned R-1, Single-Family Residential, and
designated Detached Single-Family Residential in the Comprehensive Plan; and,
WHEREAS, the Mounds View City Code, Section 1106.03, Subd 1(c)prohibits any
accessory building in an R-1 District from exceeding 952 sq ft in area, except by Conditional
Use Permit; and,
WHEREAS, the Mounds View City Code, Section 1106.03, Subd 1(a)permits every R-1
zoned property improved with a single-family dwelling, a maximum of 1,800 sq ft of combined
accessory building area. The property will have three accessory buildings with a combined area
of 1,633 sq ft, including the attached garage addition; and,
WHEREAS,the Mounds View Planning Commission reviewed the request on October
19, 2016, and recommended approval of the Conditional Use Permit; and,
WHEREAS, the Mounds View City Council has reviewed the following documents
regarding this proposal:
1. Applicant's Narrative
2. Zoning Map
3. Aerial Map
4. Site Photos
Resolution 8646
October 24, 2016
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WHEREAS,the Mounds View City Council held an advertised Public Hearing on
October 24, 2016; and
WHEREAS, according to Section 1125.01, Subd 3 of the Mounds View Municipal
Code,the City Council is to review a standard set of criteria when considering a Conditional Use
Permit, including making Findings; and,
NOW THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED,that the Mounds View City Council finds
that the criteria as identified in Section 1125.01, Subd 3(b) are satisfied and makes the following
findings of fact related to its decision:
1. The oversized attached garage 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.
2. The oversized attached garage will be sufficiently compatible or separated by
distance or screening from adjacent residentially zoned or used land so that
existing homes will not be depreciated in value and there will be no deterrence to
development of vacant land.
3. The oversized garage and site shall have an appearance that will not have an
adverse effect upon adjacent residential properties.
4. The oversized garage, in the opinion of the City Council, is reasonably related to
the overall needs of the City and to the existing land use.
5. The oversized garage is consistent with the purposes of the Zoning Code and the
purposes of the zoning district in which the applicant intends to locate the
proposed use.
6. The oversized garage is not in conflict with the Comprehensive Plan of the City.
7. The oversized garage will not cause traffic hazards or congestion.
8. Adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and necessary facilities have been or
will be provided.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Mounds View City
Council approves of a Conditional Use Permit for an Accessory Building in excess of 952 sq ft
in area, submitted by property owners Cynthia Brown and Terry Brown, subject to the following
conditions:
1. The applicants shall obtain a building permit for the garage addition, and shall
construct the garage according to Building Code, and consistent with plans dated
Sept 20, 2016.
2. 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.
Resolution 8646
October 19, 2016
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Adopted this 24th day of October 2016
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