HomeMy WebLinkAbout1175-24RESOLUTION 1175-24
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR A GARAGE ADDITION AT 6951 KNOLLWOOD DRIVE;
MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING CASE CM2024-002
WHEREAS, Wayne Spiering owns the residential property at 6951 Knollwood Drive, zoned R-1
Single Family Residential; and,
WHEREAS, the property consists of a house and detached garage. The square footage of the
existing detached garage is approximately 942 square feet. The applicant proposes an addition to the
garage, resulting in a 1,338-square-foot structure; and,
WHEREAS, Mounds View Zoning Code standards allow an accessory building of more than 952
square feet only with a conditional use permit; and,
WHEREAS, the Mounds View Planning Commission has reviewed the requested garage addition
project and has considered the code requirements and pertinent issues involved in the request.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View Planning Commission hereby
recommends approval of the conditional use permit for a 20-foot by 24-foot, 480-square-foot garage
addition on the property at 6951 Knollwood Drive, resulting in a total garage structure of 1,338 square
feet, as submitted by the applicant on survey drawings from E.G. Rud & Sons, Inc. dated 9-23-24, with
revised dimensions by the applicant at the Planning Commission meeting of November 6, 2024, with the
following conditions and findings of fact:
Condition for Approval
1) The proposed modification to the accessory building conforms with §§ 160.028 and 160.087(A) of
the zoning code.
2) The garage addition will be compatible in appearance with the existing garage ensuring a uniform
appearance on the property.
3) The accessory building will be a permanent structure with foundation matching the existing
garage.
4) The garage and addition will only be used for storage and related activities, not for living.
Findings of Fact for Approval
1) Wayne Spiering owns the residential property at 6951 Knollwood Drive.
2) The property consists of a house and detached garage. The square footage of the existing
detached garage is approximately 942 square feet. The applicant proposes an addition to the
garage, resulting in a 1,338-square-foot structure.
3) Mounds View Zoning Code standards allow an accessory building of more than 952 square feet
only with a conditional use permit.
4) The requested garage addition will not significantly impact surrounding properties and meets the
standards for approval of a conditional use permit in Section 160.087 of the Mounds View Zoning
Code.
Adopted this 6th day of November, 2024.
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Dennis Farmer, Planning Commission Chair
ATTEST:
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Brian Beem Assistant City Administrator
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