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Resolution 101414 Page 2 1. The general intent of the Zoning Code regarding building setbacks is to give some sense of privacy and separation for the property owners and their neighbors. The proposed addition would allow for more privacy than the existing open deck. The variance is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan in that the applicants are improving the property. 3. The applicants are requesting this variance because their limited rear yard depth will not allow any living space additions. 4. The unique feature of this property is that it is a small, shallow lot with very limited backyard space. The property does not even meet the current lot size square footage requirements. 5. A deck has existed on the rear of the home for more than 20 years and the enclosed porch will be in the same location. The addition will not change the existing neighborhood character or the look of the front of the property. 6. The 12 -foot variance is the minimum variance required to alleviate the applicant's practical difficulty since the Zoning Code requires a minimum 30 foot rear yard setback. 7. 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. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, the Mounds View Planning Commission, based upon the above findings, approves the variance request of Gerald and Melanie Lind, to allow a living space addition to have an 18 -foot rear setback at 2624 Ardan Avenue subject to the following: If within one year after granting the variance, the work as permitted by the variance has not been completed, then such variance shall be come null and void unless an extension of time has been requested by the applicant and granted by the Planning Commission. Such extension shall be requested by the applicant in writing, and submitted to the City at least 30 days before the expiration of the original variance. Adopted this 17th day of September, 2014. Gary Stevenson, Chairperson ATTEST: James Ericson, City Administrator (SEAL)