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POLICY H2 10/12/05 Not applicable. Comments from Residents and Businesses: No comments from the public had been received by Staff as of September 23, 2005. At the public hearing on September 27, 2005, the resident owners of the property immediately to the north stated that they had no objection to granting of the variance and that the proposed entrance would have less impact on their property than a north entrance facing the parking lot. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the variance for the following reasons: • A public entrance sheltered from weather is a reasonable and desirable feature for a clinic that provides health services to the public. • The proposed new entrance is a good compromise between providing easy access from the parking lot and offering a welcoming facade to the community. • The encroachment of the building into the required setback is relatively minor and will have little or no impact on the perceived size of the building or on traffic sight lines at the intersection of Hamline and Larpenteur. • The proposed entrance is part of a general remodeling of the building that will update and • enhance its appearance, which will benefit the community as a whole. Planning Commission Action: The Planning Commission held a public hearing on this variance on Tuesday, September 27, at their regular meeting. The Planning Commission 5-2 to recommend approval of the variance to the City Council. Attachments: • Variance application with attached letter from applicant • Site plan • Partial floor plan showing proposed new entry • Concept drawings • Legal notice of public hearing • Letter to property owners within 350 feet • Map of 350 mailed notice area Action Reauested: • Discussion • Motion to approve variance for 1347 Larpenteur Avenue West and adopt Resolution 2005-15, findings of fact