HomeMy WebLinkAbout1115-20 8012 Edgewood DrMOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION 1115-20
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
8012 EDGEWOOD DRIVE
(PLANNING CASE CU2020-001)
WHEREAS, the applicant; Paul Wiik of Sussel Builders, representing property owner; Cory
Milczark, proposes to replace an existing 20' X 20' (400 sq ft) detached garage, with a 28' X 36' (1,008
sq ft) detached garage on property located at 8012 Edgewood Drive, legally described as:
PID: 05-30-23-32-0045
Lot 36 of Woodlawn Terrace
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 Planning Commission has reviewed the Staff Report, 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 garage is similar in character to the neighbor's to the south; 7988
Edgewood Dr, which received a similar CUP for a 1,344 sq ft garage in 2003
(Resolution 6016).
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.
WHEARAS, the City Council will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, April 13, 2020. A Public
Hearing notice was published in the Shoreview Press on March 17, 2020, and mailed to property owners
within 350' of the subject property; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mounds View Planning Commission
recommends approval of 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).
2. The garage shall be similar in appearance (exterior material, color, and roof pitch) to that of the
existing house.
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NOW, THEREFORE, 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 18' Day of March, 2020
ATTEST:
(SEAL)
Gary tevens�n, Chair
Jon S -veld, Community Development Director