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RESOLUTION NO. 07 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF RAMSEY CITY OF NEW BRIGHTON RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT AND APPROVING OF A SPECIAL USE PERMIT AND NONCONFORMING USE PERMIT. WHEREAS, an application has been made by Bill and Maria Lloyd to permit construction of an addition to the existing attached garage whereby the total square footage would exceed 624 s.f. at 1901 Skyhigh Drive, and WHEREAS, the procedural history of the application is as follows: 1. An application for a Special Use Permit was received on August 2, 2007. 2. Following submission of the Certificate of Survey it was determined by staff that a Nonconforming Use Permit would also be necessary. 3. The Planning Commission, pursuant to published and mailed notices, held a public hearing on August 21, 2007 and all present were given a chance to freely speak at the hearing. 4. The Planning Commission recommended approval on August 21, 2007 subject to conditions. 5. The City Council considered the request on August 28, 2007. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission and City Council make the following Findings of Fact with respect to the Special Use Permit (SP2007-010) and Nonconforming Use Permit (NC2007-003): 1. The property is zoned R-1, Single Family Residential. 2. The property is guided in the Comprehensive Plan for Low Density Residential. 3. The property is legally described as follows: Lot 7, Block 3, VALLEY VIEW PARK 4. The applicant has proposed to construct an addition to the existing attached garage whereby the total square footage would exceed 624 square feet at 805 square feet. 5. The Planning Commission and Council considered the proposal in accordance with Zoning Code Section 4-530 (1) (E) which requires approval of a Special Use Permit for any accessory building in excess of 624 square feet. 6. The Planning Commission and Council considered the proposed Special Use Permit in accordance with Zoning Code Section 4-530 (1) (K) which requires that the detached garage meet the following conditions: a. Roof and exterior color and material must be consistent and complimentary with the principal structure. b. If deemed necessary by the City Council, landscape screening shall be provided to lessen visual impact from adjacent properties. c. No commercial or home occupation activity shall be conducted within the accessory building. 7. The Planning Commission and Council reviewed the proposal in accordance with the following Special Use Permit conditions of Zoning Code Section 8-130. a. That the establishment, maintenance, or operations of the special use will not be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, morals, comfort or general welfare. I:\C(=)L;NCIL\RI?PORTS\2007\C:omnttinity llevelopnient\8-28-2007\SP2007-010, NC2007-003 (Floyd) - RF:SOLUI ION, doc 1