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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Resolution 618-00 . MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 618-00 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR A 400 SQUARE-FOOT OVERSIZED SHED AT 7474 GROVELAND ROAD; MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING CASE NO. CUOO-005 WHEREAS, Phil Johnson has applied for a conditional use permit to construct a 400 square-foot shed in the back yard of his property located at 7474 Groveland Road, property zoned R-l, Single Family Residential, and legally described as follows: The East J 20.0 Feet of Lot J 04, Spring Lake Park Knolls Addition, Ralllsey (.'ounty, Minnesota WHEREAS, The Mounds View Zoning Code conditionally allows sheds up to 400 square feet in area with a maximum accessory building area not to exceed 1,400 square feet; and, WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the following documents regarding . this proposal: a. Development Application b. Zoning Map c. Site Plan d. Photographic Documentation e. Signatures of Neighboring Residents f. Staff Report WHEREAS, the Mounds View Planning Commission finds that the proposal satisfies the dimensional requirements as outlined in Chapters 1104 and 1106 the Zoning Code; and, WHEREAS, the Mounds View Planning Commission finds that 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 propetty in general; and, WHEREAS, the Mounds View Planning Commission finds that the proposed shed would not be out of place given the character and geography of the surrounding area involved in that the lot is rather large and sheds are commonplace residential structural improvements which help keep properties neat and orderly; and, . WHEREAS, the Mounds View Planning Commission finds that the proposed shed would not depreciate the neighborhood in that the oversized shed would allow the applicant to store items inside which might otherwise be left outside and would guard against a cluttered exterior appearance; and, Resolution G L 8-00 May 17,2000 Page 2 . WHEREAS, the Mounds View Planning Commission finds that the applicant has sufficiently demonstrated that a need exists for the proposed oversized shed; and, WHEREAS, the Mounds View Planning Commission finds that the proposed oversized shed would be more than adequately screened by mature trees and a privacy fence. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View Planning Commission recommends approval of the conditional use permit with the following stipulations: I. The applicant shall arrange to record the City Council resolution approving the conditional use permit with Ramsey County and provide proof of such recordation to the City within sixty days of Council approval or this permit shall be considered null and void. 2. 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 be considered null and void. 3. No other sheds or accessory buildings shall be allowed on the property, 4. The shed shall be a permanent structure and shall be designed and maintained to be aesthetically pleasing and complementary to the existing dwelling and garage. BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Mounds View Planning Commission directs staff . to forward this resolution to the City Council prior to approval of the minutes. Adopted this 1 ih day of May, 2000. Jerry petersOlbirP~ ATTEST: ( ( Rick Jopke, Community D v'elopment Director ~0 (SEAL) :\':'DA TA'GROUI'S\COMDE\'~DEVc.-\SES\Cl1(J(J-(J(J5\RJ-:SOI.l TTION ('18-(J(J,DOC .