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Mounds View Planning Commission May 21, 1997 <br /> • <br /> Regular Meeting Page 6 <br /> Motion Carried: 7 ayes, 0 nays <br /> The applicant was informed that this item would be considered at the June 9, 1997, <br /> City Council meeting, at which time a public hearing would be held. <br /> 7. <br /> Planning Case No. 484-97 <br /> 5377 Quincy Street <br /> Applicant: Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity <br /> Request for a Variance to Allow a Four Foot Encroachment into the 30-Foot Setback <br /> Bill Powell, representing Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity, was present. <br /> Planning Associate Ericson explained that the applicant is requesting a variance to <br /> • the front yard setback to construct a six foot covered entryway to the house that is <br /> currently under construction at 5377 Quincy Street. He added that the property, <br /> which was created in 1989 as a result of a minor subdivision at 2186 Bronson <br /> Drive, conforms to the dimensional requirements for buildable lots. However, it is <br /> irregularly shaped because it is more wide than it is deep which limits where the <br /> house can be located on the property. Mr. Ericson added that the house cannot be <br /> moved back any further because of the rear setback requirement. He also added <br /> that 4 of the 6 houses located on the west side of Quincy street encroach into the <br /> front setback; two at 25 feet and two at 15 feet. The applicant is requesting a 24 <br /> foot setback. Mr. Ericson added that Staff feels the proposal meets the criteria for <br /> granting a vairance. <br /> Bill Powell, Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity, addressed the Planning <br /> Commission explaining that the entryway would be an open porch with a wood <br /> railing around three sides. He added that the entryway is proposed to be a truss- <br /> supported roof structure on concrete footings with a wood deck. <br /> Planning Associate Ericson indicated that Staff is recommending approval of <br /> amended Resolution No. 509-97. Staff was also recommending changes to the <br /> resolution to change all references to a 26 foot setback be changed to 24 feet and <br /> that all references to a 4 foot encroachment be changed to 6 feet. <br /> • <br />