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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Resolution 578-99 . . . MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 578-99 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR AN OVERSIZED GARAGE AT 2091 TERRACE DRIVE; MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING CASE NO. 552-99 Whereas, Gerald Miller has applied for a conditional use permit to construct a 1,080 square-foot garage on property located at 2091 Terrace Drive, zoned R-l, Single Family Residential, legally described as follows: Lot 29, Block 2, Pinewood Terrace County of Ramsey WHEREAS, there is currently a 506 square-foot garage and an 80 square-foot shed on this lot; and, WHEREAS, The Mounds View Zoning Code allows, with a conditional use permit, up to 1,400 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 e. Staff Report WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds that the dimensional requirements as stated in Chapter 1104 the Zoning Code for this proposal have been met; and, . . . Planning Conunission Resolution 578-99 April 21, 1999 Page 2 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. L e.: 1 . Relationship with the Comprehensive Plan The Comprehensive Plan encourages the development and maintenance o/resldential areas so as to Improve the quality, appearance and attractiveness (~rhousll1g 1IJ1lIS and resldenflal property in general. 77w Comprehensive Plan designates tIllS property. 2091 'l'erracc Drive. as low-density residential. This prc~posal does not conflict with the ComprehenSive Plan. 2,4. The Geographical Area Involved & the Character of the Surrounding Area. In this area (~(Mollnd~' View. mO.\'1 (~rthe homes and 10ls are ofa similar design and size. many (~I l1'hich have garages as lar.ge or larger than that existing at 2091 'l'errace Drive. More than halr(~( the garages in this area are detached fi'om the principal structure. A larger garage on lhe su~ject property would not appear out of place. 3. Whcther such use will tend to or actually depreciate the area in which it is proposed. Constructing a larger garage than what is currently existing I-rill have an immediate posilive impact on the property value for the su~ject property. It is not conceivable that this garage addition would depreciate the surrounding area in any way. 5. The demonstrated need for such a use. The existing garage is small by today '.\' standard and for the needs of the property owner WHEREAS, the Planning CommiSSIOn makes the following findings regarding the criteria for approval ofa conditional use permit, as required by Section 112501 Subd 3.b.: 1. Thc use will not create an excessive burden on existing parks, schools, strccts and othcr public facilities and utilities which scrve or arc proposed to serve the area. 7. The use will not cause traffic hazards or congestion. 8. Adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and necessary facilities have been or will be provided. Constructing a larger garage I-rould not create a greater impact on existing public facilities. parks. schools or services. on utilities or access road~'. nor ll'ould it create an increase in tra/lie 011 adjacent streets. 2. The use will be sufficiently compatible or separated by distance or screcmng from adjacent rcsidentially zoned or used land so that existing homes will not bc depreCIated in value and there will be no deterrence to development of vacant land. The structure and site shall have an appearance that will not have an adverse effect upon adjacent residential properties. '" -'. Because the house is set back approximately 50 feetfi'om the street and because the garage would be located hehind the house. the garage would he sllhstan/lally screenedfi'om puhlic vielt' 7'ile garage would he located toward the west side (~(the lot. therehy providing a separatIOn o(distal1ce between it and the property to the east The property to the west, Il'ith no screening. is already accustomed to having a garage at this location. . . . Platming Commission Resolution 578-99 April 21, 1999 Page 3 4. The use, in the opinion or the City Council, is rcasonably related to the ovcrall needs of the City and to the existing land use. 5. The use is consistent with the purposes of the Zoning Code and thc purposes of the zoning district in which the applicant intends to locate the proposcd use. 6. The use is not in conOict with the Comprehensive Plan of the City. Garages and detached accessory outhuildings are t)'pica/uses in residential areas. and al/owfiJr the storage (~(vehicles and yard and garden equipment . NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View Planning Commission recommends approval of the conditional use permit to allow for a 1,040 square-foot garage 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 garage 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 '" -'. The garage shall be designed and maintained to provide a uniform building appearance with the house, which is to mean the garage shall at a minimum be painted with the same color-scheme as the home. 4. All vehicles parked at the property shall be parked either upon the driveway's improved surface or within the garage. At no time shall a vehicle be allowed to park upon the grass or off of the improved surface. 5. The existing shed on the lot shall be moved if necessary to maintain a minimum six-foot setback from the garage. 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 21 st day of April, 1999 hf.L Jerry Peterson, Chairperson ATfEST: (SEAL) N :\DA T A \GROlTPS'CO~IDE V,DE VCASES'S.5 2-99\5 78-99PC. RES