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Resolution 870-07 CUP & VR 8290 Sunnyside Rd. Page 2 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View Planning Commission makes the following findings of fact related to the conditional use permit request: 1. Other than the width, the proposed oversized 1,296 square foot garage satisfies the dimensional requirements as outlined in Chapters 1104 and 1106 of the Mounds View Zoning Code. 2. The request is consistent with the Mounds View Comprehensive Plan in that the Comprehensive Plan encourages the development and maintenance of residential areas so as to improve the quality, appearance and attractiveness of housing units and residential property in general. 3. The proposed garage would not be out of place given the character and geography of the surrounding area involved and the size of the subject property which is able to accommodate such a structure. 4. The proposed garage would not depreciate the neighborhood. 5. The applicant has sufficiently demonstrated that a need exists for the proposed oversized garage. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mounds View Planning Commission makes the following findings of fact related to the variance request: 1. The property is located on Sunnyside Road with the house and garage being setback further than the neighboring homes. The structures cannot be seen from the street due to the heavy tree cover on the lot. The proposed garage would allow the homeowners more indoor storage for their vehicles. 2. The literal interpretation of the provisions of this Title would deprive the applicant of rights commonly enjoyed by other properties in that most property owners could expand the garage to the rear, but due to the garage being built sideways on the lot and being located close to the side property line, the applicants have limited options. 3 The special circumstances or conditions do not result from the applicants in that Mr. Clemons and Ms. O’Donovan had no control over how the garage was placed on the lot before they purchased the property. 4. Granting the variance requested would not confer on the applicant any special privilege in that most garages are not set sideways on the property. 5. The requested 19 foot variance is the minimum amount necessary to alleviate the applicant’s hardship. Economic conditions do not enter into the need for a variance in this case.