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RESOLUTION 1131-21
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
TO ALLOW AN ACCESSORY BUILDING EXCEEDING 952 SQUARE FEET IN AREA,
LOCATED AT 2229 LAMBERT AVENUE
(PLANNING CASE CU2021-001)
WHEREAS, the applicant; Curtis Goettsch, plans to replace an existing garage with a
28' X 44' (1,232 sq ft) detached garage on property located at 2229 Lambert Avenue, legally
described as:
PID: 08-30-23-13-0024
Lot 16 Block 1 of LAMBERT'S ADDITION
E 50 FT OF LOT 16 AND EX E 100 FT LOT 17 BLK 1
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 testimony, 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
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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.
Findings: The proposed detached garage will share the same character as the 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.
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WHEARAS, the City Council will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, April 12, 2021. A
Public Hearing notice was published in the Shoreview Press on March 16, 2021, 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 house.
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 16th Day of March, 2021 11-4a
ATTEST:
(SEAL)
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Chair
Jon`SWald, Community Development Director