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MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1035-15 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION APPROVING A TWO -FOOT VARIANCE TO ALLOW A FOUR -FOOT ROOF EXTENSION INTO THE FRONT -YARD SETBACK AT 5231 IRONDALE ROAD; PLANNING CASE NO. VR2015-007 WHEREAS, the applicant, Jerome Buchanan, has applied for a two -foot variance to allow a four -foot roof extension encroaching into the front -yard setback at 52311rondale Road; and, WHEREAS, Section 1104.02 of the Mounds View Zoning Code indicates that the minimum front setback for a principal building is 30 feet unless the prevailing setback for existing structures exceeds 30 feet, in which case the prevailing set back IS the minimum setback; and, WHEREAS, Section 1104.01, Subd. 5a of the Zoning Code lists features such as awnings, eves, gutters and cornices which are allowed to encroach within the required setbacks, so long as said features do not project more than two feet into a yard; and, WHEREAS, the applicant has requested a variance to construct a four -foot roof extension to cover the front steps off the front of his home; and, WHEREAS, according to Section 1125.02, Subdivision 2 of the Mounds View Municipal Code, the Planning Commission is to review a standard set of criteria, of which all must be satisfied, in order to grant a variance to the Zoning Code. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Mounds View Planning Commission makes the following finding of facts related to this request: The general intent of the Zoning Code regarding setbacks is to create physical separation between homes for aesthetics and give a consistent look to the neighborhood. The requested reduced front yard setback will be minimal and not impede on any neighbor's privacy. 2. The variance is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan in that the applicant is improving the property by adding curb appeal and making the front entry safer and more usable. 3. The applicant is requesting this variance to prevent water and snow from coming off of the roof right in front of the main entry and onto the steps causing safety issues.