HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Resolution 551-98
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MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 551-98
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF 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 permit to
convert an existing 280 square-foot garage into a back yard storage shed on property located at
2085 Oakwood Drive, zoned R-I, Single Family Residential, legally described as followed:
LOT 29, BLOCK 1, PINEWO()[) TERRACE
RAMSEY COUNTY, Jl,flNNESOTA
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 Planning Commission has reviewed the following documents regarding
this proposal:
a. Planning Application
b. Zoning Map
c. Site Plan
d. Area Map with Building Footprints
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds that the dimensional requirements in Chapter
] 104 the Zoning Code for this proposal have been met; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission makes the following findings that possible adverse
effects have been considered in its recommendation, as required by Section 1125.0 I Subd. 1. e.:
I. Relationship with the Comprehensive Plan.
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.
The Comprehensive Plan designates this property, 2085 Oakwood Drive, low-density residential. This
proposal does not conflict with the Comprehensive Plan.
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The Geographical Area Involved.
The Character of the Surrounding Area
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Almost eve!)' lot in this area of Mounds View is the samc size as the subjcct property. Most of the
homes in the inunediate area are larger, with more building coverage. There appears to be an even
split between homes with attached garages and homes with detached garnges. Many of the homes
have sheds in addition to their garages.
3. Whethcr such use will tcnd to or actually dcpreciate the arca in which it is proposcd.
The conversion of the existing garage will serve to incrcasc the subjcct property's
value without ncgatively impacting thc valucs 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 Planning Commission makes the following findings regarding the criteria
for approval of a conditional use permit, as required by Section 1125.0 I Subd. 3. b.:
(1)
The use will not create an excessive burden on existing parks, schools, streets and other public
facilities and utilities which serve or arc proposed to serve the area.
The use will not cause traffic hazards or congestion.
Adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and necessa!)' facilities have been or will be
provided.
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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 trafiic on adjacent
streets. There will be no increase in runofffrom 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 existing homes will not be depreciated in value and
there will be no deterrence to development of vacant land.
(3) The structure and site shall have an appearance that will not have an adverse effect upon
adjacent residential properties.
The location of the garage/shed behind the home will hide it from general public vicw. The structure
will be in full view of the adjoining propcrties, although this is alrcady the case.
(4) The use, 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 use 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 use is not in conflict with the Comprehensive Plan of the CItY.
Sheds and out-buildings are typical uses in residential areas, and allow lor the storage of:yard and
garden equipment. Having this shed will allow for the property O\\'ners to store items currently left
outside within a secure and protected structure.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View Planning Commission
recommends approval of 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.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Planning Commission directs staff to forward this
resolution to the City Council prior to approval of the minutes.
Adopted this 3rd day of June, 1998.
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Jerry Petei/son,( hairperson
ATTEST:
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Rick Jopke, C~- munity Development Director
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