Adopt Resolution #22-082 Approving a Conditional Use Permit for an Oversized Accessory Building at 16501 Jarvis St NW

The City has received an application from Allen Skogquist (the "Applicant") for a Conditional Use Permit for a proposed detached accessory structure on the property generally known as 16501 Jarvis St NW (the "Subject Property"). The Applicant has proposed constructing a 60 x84 foot (5,040 square feet) detached accessory building. A Conditional Use Permit is required because the proposed structure would exceed the total maximum allowable square footage for the property as set in City Code; the Applicant already has a 12,000 square foot accessory structure on the Subject Property, which is the maximum allowable square footage based on parcel size. The Subject Property would have a total square footage of approximately 17,040 square feet if the Conditional Use Permit is approved.

Notification of the Planning Commission's public hearing for the request were sent via Standard US Mail to Property Owners within 350 feet of the Subject Property, as reflected by Anoka County Property Records. The Public Hearing Notice was also published in the City's Official Newspaper, the Anoka County UnionHerald.

General Information
The Applicant is proposing to construct a 60 x 84 foot (5,040 square foot) detached accessory structure on the Subject Property. The proposed building size, in addition to other accessory structures on the Subject Property, exceeds the total maximum allowable total square footage for detached accessory structures for this property, which is 12,000 square feet. Because of this, a Conditional Use Permit is required. The Applicant has stated they will use the building for storage of animal feed, maintenance equipment, as well as personal and recreational equipment and vehicles. There will be no home occupation from the detached building or onsite, including commercial storage.

The approximately 5,040 square foot detached building would have a height of 27'2" and would be used to store personal items. City Code allows a maximum height of 22 feet for detached accessory buildings.  Note that the dwelling is taller, with a height of 33 feet. The proposed height of the structure is an additional aspect of the Conditional Use Permit for the oversized accessory structure.

Zoning
The Subject Property is currently zoned R-1 Residential (Rural Developing), and guided with a split designation between Park and Rural Developing. The surrounding properties are also zoned R-1 Residential (Rural Developing) and several are guided the same, with properties to the south exclusively guided as Rural Developing. The intent of this zoning district is to accommodate single-family dwelling units on suitable land served by individual wells and septic systems.

Conditions
Staff believes that the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit will help improve the Subject Property by providing space inside for the Applicant's animal feed, recreational equipment, maintenance equipment, and other personal items. A condition is included in the CUP that the building cannot be used for a home-based business, but Staff is open to other conditions of approval.

Planning Commission
The Planning Commission held a public hearing and reviewed this request during their regular meeting on April 28, 2022. The Planning Commission recommended the City Council approve the Conditional Use Permit as proposed, without any additional conditions.

City Code Sections

• City Code Section 117-52. Conditional use permits
• City Code Section 117-111. R-1 Residential District
• City Code Section 117-349. Accessory uses and buildings.

Alternatives Considered by the Planning Commission
Alternative 1: Recommend the City Council approve the Conditional Use Permit.
Alternative 2: Recommend the City Council deny the Conditional Use Permit.

All costs associated with this project are the Applicant's responsibility.

The Planning Commission recommends the City Council adopt Resolution #22-082 Approving the Conditional Use Permit for an oversized accessory building.

Motion to adopt Resolution #22-082 Approving the Conditional Use Permit for an oversized accessory building at 16501 Jarvis St NW.