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Resolution 1021-15 Page 2 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly -noticed public hearing regarding this request on March 18, 2015; 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 finds thatthe criteria as identified in Section 1125.02, Subdivision 2 of the Mounds View Municipal Code are satisfied and finds there to be sufficient practical difficulty with regard to the property located at 2704 County Road 10, and makes the following findings of fact related to its decision: 8. The general intent of the Zoning Code regarding signage limits is for aesthetic reasons. The requested additional signage still meets the general purpose and intent of the zoning code. 9. The variance is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan in that the applicant is trying to keep the business successful. 10. The applicant is requesting this variance because the building now has additional tenants who need their business information on the sign. 11. The unique feature of this property is the style of the building as it looks like a house rather than an office building and signage is very important to direct new and existing customers to the building. 12.The additional sign height will not alter the existing commercial character of the neighborhood. 13. The variance requested is the minimum variance the applicant feels is required to provide the suitable amount of signage and alleviate the applicant's practical difficulty. 14. The Planning Commission may impose conditions upon the premises as may be necessary to comply with city standards and to minimize the effect of such variance upon other properties in the neighborhood.