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MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 791-05
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
TO ALLOW FOR A 1,440 SQUARE-FOOT GARAGE AT 7965 FAIRCHILD;
PLANNING CASE NO CU2005-003
WHEREAS, property owners Rebecca Witz-Ross and Brian Ross have applied
for a conditional use permit to construct a 1,440 square foot garage; and,
WHEREAS, the subject property, located at 7965 Fairchild Avenue, is zoned R-
1, Single Family Residential, and is legally described as follows:
Spring Lake Park Hillview
Except South 80 feet, Lot 133
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 1,440 square feet, thus necessitating
application for a conditional use permit; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the following documents
regarding this proposal:
a. Planning Application
b. Zoning Map
c. Location Map
d. Site Plan
e. Photographic Documentation
f. Staff Report
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing
regarding the conditional use permit request on Wednesday, April 6, 2005.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View Planning
Commission makes the following findings of fact related to the conditional use permit
request:
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1. The proposed oversized 1,440 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 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
Planning Commission recommends approval of the conditional use permit for the 1,440
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.
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 6th day of April, 2005.
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Gary Stevens ,Chairperson
ATTEST:
James Ericson,
Community Development Director
(SEAL)