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SUP Request – Apliklowski Residence (1546 16th Terrace NW) <br />Planning Commission Report; 10-20-20 <br /> <br /> <br />Page 8 <br />(cont.) <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Staff Analysis: The adjacent “unoccupied” parcel referred to by the applicant is <br />1687 Long Lake Road owned by Kenneth & Ruth Schultz. As of 10/14/20, no <br />comments have been received from the Schultz family. While it is possible this <br />proposed accessory structure may be partially visible from any future home at <br />1687 Long Lake Road, staff does not view the proposed building as something <br />rising to the level of being injurious or substantially diminishing adjacent <br />property values. New Brighton code does contain any specific provisions to <br />protect lakeshore views anywhere within the community (regarless of whether <br />lots are riparian or not), so there should be no expectation of viewshed protection. <br />Furthermore, the existing tree coverage on the vacant lot, because it is within the <br />shoreland district, cannot be substantially cleared to create an unobstructed view <br />to the lake. In summary, staff has not identified conflicts with this review criteria. <br />Criteria met. <br />3. That the establishment of the special use will not impede the normal and <br />orderly development and improvement of the surrounding property for uses <br />permitted in the district. <br />APPLICANT COMMENTS: The accessory building will comply with all zoning setback and <br />height requirements. The improvement will not affect any buildable area or otherwise <br />impede on the improvement of surrounding property. The proposed building falls within the <br />approved accessory building size requirements for my lot. It will not affect the overall fabric <br />of the neighborhood adversely. We propose to restore the slopes and grass upon completion <br />of the building project. Given the abundance of trees on my property and the neighboring <br />property we are not proposing any special landscaping to screen the new building. <br />The property at 1687 Long Lake Road does not currently have lake views. What lake views <br />are possible, assuming they cut down the many existing trees, are primarily to the end of the <br />bay. The current storage building on 1687 Long Lake Road already obscures that view from <br />most house locations on the site. This lot has not been altered or maintained adjacent to my <br />property since I moved in in 2002. I do not believe our proposed building would adversely <br />affect property values. <br />Staff Analysis: The garage will have no impact on the ability of surrounding <br />property owners to fully use their properties. Criteria met. <br />4. That adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and/or necessary facilities <br />have been or are being provided. <br />APPLICANT COMMENTS: The proposed building will have no plumbing. The building will <br />have electricity provided from a buried wire from the main house electrical panel. A seasonal <br />water line for a hose bib may be provided if budget allows. No driveway is being constructed <br />for the structure. The use will be primarily lawn equipment and light use by trailers/carts for <br />materials, etc. This is consistent with other "back yard garages" on adjacent properties. A <br />gravel driveway may be constructed at some future date.