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11 Mounds View Planning Commission September 4, 1996 <br /> Regular Meeting Page 11 <br /> which could be constructed without one, Mr. Long <br /> offered the following: Under 1106.04, the Planning <br /> Commission would need to find that the proposal meets <br /> the setback requirements unless there is a hardship which <br /> justifies a variance (the proposal does not meet the front <br /> setback at this time). Under section 1125.02 of the <br /> code in regard to granting variances, the hardship must be <br /> on the owner of the land or the applicant and not <br /> a hardship to the adjacent properties. <br /> Ms. Sheldon stated the Commissioners must keep in mind <br /> that if the building met the setback requirements, <br /> would it be possible to meet the buffering and parking lot <br /> requirements? <br /> Mr. Diem showed changes that were made to the original <br /> landscaping plan. The focus of their attention has been to <br /> the area abutting Mr. Moon's property. Additionally, if <br /> • the two pews in the back of the building are removed, the <br /> number of parking spaces could also be reduced. <br /> Mr. Dan Moon, 6929 Pleasant View Drive stated the plan <br /> would be able to meet all of the requirements if the applicant <br /> reduced the size of the building. With a Conditional Use Permit, <br /> the Planning Commission has the right to tell the applicant that the <br /> building is too large for the parcel of land. He knows of other <br /> properties that would be more suitable for a church. He feels that <br /> a parking lot so close to his property will depreciate the value of <br /> his home. Furthermore, it does not fit within the Conditional Use <br /> Permit requirements. <br /> Commissioner Miller stated she would be interested in following <br /> up with proposing a smaller structure. She wondered how the <br /> size of the proposed building was determined. <br /> Mr. Diem stated it was based upon the current number of <br /> parishioners with growth taken into consideration as well as <br /> additional space in the event of weddings and funerals. <br /> Commissioner Johnston stated the Fire Marshall requires a 20 <br /> ilkfoot wide access road, as documented in his letter to Ms. Sheldon. <br />