HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 9257RESOLUTION 9257
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW AN ACCESSORY
BUILDING EXCEEDING 952 SQUARE FEET IN AREA,
LOCATED AT 3016 WOODALE DRIVE
(PLANNING CASE CU2020-002)
WHEREAS, the applicant; Jennifer Oxendale, plans to remove the existing home and detached
garage (440 sq ft), and replace it with a new home and attached garage (1,117 sq ft) on property located at
3016 Woodale Drive, legally described as:
PID: 07-30-23-33-0017
EX S 100 FT THE W 92 FT OF E 192 FT OF LOT 62,
KNOLLWOOD PARK, RAMSEY CO., MINN.
WHEREAS, Mounds View City Code, Section 1106.03, Subd 1(c) states that no accessory
building in an R-1 District shall exceed 952 sq ft in area, except by Conditional Use Permit; and,
WHEREAS, the property is zoned R-1 Single -Family Residential, and guided Single -Family
Detached in the Comprehensive Plan (2010). The proposed garage is subject to approval of a Conditional
Use Permit; and,
WHEREAS, the Mounds View City Council has reviewed the Staff Report, Planning
Commission recommendation, submitted plans, and has compared the request to City Code, Section
1125.01, subd 3 (Criteria for Granting Conditional Use Permits), and in consideration of public
comments, makes the following Findings of Fact (italics):
1. The use 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.
Findings: The proposed garage will not increase the burden on existing parks, schools,
streets or other public facilities.
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.
Findings: The proposed garage will comply with all zoning requirements, with approval of
a Conditional Use Permit.
3. The structure and site shall have an appearance that will not have an adverse effect upon
adjacent residential properties.
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Findings: The proposed attached garage will share the same character as the attached
house.
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.
Findings: The proposed garage is a reasonable request.
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.
Findings: The proposed garage will comply with all zoning requirements, with approval of
a Conditional Use Permit.
6. The use is not in conflict with the Comprehensive Plan of the City.
Findings: Oversized garages are not specifically addressed within the Comprehensive Plan
(2010). The proposed garage relates to the following:
General Land Use
Goal 1: Maintain a cohesive land use pattern that ensures compatibility
and functional relationships between activities and uses.
Residential
Goal 3: Encourage a creative approach to the use of land and related
residential development.
7. The use will not cause traffic hazards or congestion.
Findings: The proposed garage will create no additional traffic.
8. Adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and necessary facilities have been or will be
provided.
Findings: The proposed garage will not impact utilities, roads, or drainage.
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a Public Hearing on Wednesday, April
15, 2020, approving a Variance to reduce the front yard setback from 30' to 26' for the garage
(Resolution 1117-20); and,
WHEARAS, the City Council held a Public Hearing on Monday, April 27, 2020 to consider a
Conditional Use Permit for the garage. A Public Hearing notice was published in the Shoreview Press on
March 31, 2020, and mailed to property owners within 350' of the subject property; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mounds View City Council approves a
Conditional Use Permit for an Accessory Building exceeding 952 sq ft in area, subject to the following
conditions:
1. The applicant shall obtain a Building Permit for the garage within one year of the date of approval of
this Conditional Use Permit, or this approval shall become void, consistent with City Code, Section
1125.01, Subd 3(f).
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2. The garage shall be similar in appearance (exterior material, color, and roof pitch) to that of the
house.
Adopted this 27"' Day of April, 2020
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ATTEST:Carol A. Mueller, Mayor
(SEAT-) Nyl Zikmun , City Administrator