Oakdale council approves conditional use permit for oversized accessory garage at 7684 Stillwater Way North, 3–1

The Oakdale City Council on March 10 adopted Resolution 2026‑11 approving a conditional use permit for an oversized accessory building — a second private garage — at 7684 Stillwater Way North.

Planning Manager Luke Mlan told the council the property is zoned R‑1 and that second garages are allowed through the conditional use permit process. The planning commission initially reviewed the request on Nov. 6, 2025 and recommended approval; the applicant revised plans to match recent zoning code updates and staff recommended approval subject to eight conditions contained in Resolution 2026‑11.

A written comment read into the record from a resident asserted the proposed plan exceeds the city's 25‑foot height limit and asserted a property‑line dispute now in litigation; the author requested the application be denied until code compliance and the litigation were resolved. The comment included a height calculation asserting the plan would reach "28'9"." Planning Manager Luke Mlan responded that staff had confirmed with the building official the revised plans comply with the city's height calculation and said the city building inspector will re‑verify compliance during construction.

A motion to waive reading and adopt Resolution 2026‑11 passed on a roll call vote 3–1. Council member Rich said, "I am voting no on this item because I do not think the size of the garage is appropriate for this location." The record shows three affirmative votes and one negative; the transcript records Council members Moore and Severson voting in favor and Rich voting no; the mayor also recorded an affirmative vote.

Resolution 2026‑11 attaches eight conditions of approval, which staff summarized in the meeting: (1) minimum 10‑foot rear/side setbacks; (2) maximum structure size 1,500 sq ft; (3) maximum height 25 ft; (4) not to be used as a dwelling unit; (5) garage door max 10 ft height; (6) building permit required; (7) removal of temporary accessory structures on site; and (8) no commercial activities in the structure. Staff emphasized the conditions reflect the updated zoning code language.

The council's action approves the CUP with those conditions; the building inspector will confirm on‑site that as‑built dimensions meet the code. The resident's written objection and the mention of ongoing litigation were noted in the record; the city stated enforcement and building inspection will proceed consistent with code and permits.