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PLANNING CASE NO. 455-96 • <br /> AUGUST 21, 1996 <br /> PAGE TWO OF TWO <br /> The property is a corner lot with dimensions of 80'x 218'. According to <br /> the Mounds View Municipal Code, a 100' frontage is required for a corner <br /> lot. Prior to proceeding with redevelopment, the EDA is applying for a <br /> variance to recognize the existing lot dimensions and to assure that a <br /> replacement home may be built on the lot. <br /> The EDA is requesting a 20 foot variance from the minimum 100 foot <br /> frontage requirement allowing the lot to be buildable. The applicant has <br /> provided a letter of hardship. <br /> Recommendation/ <br /> Analysis: <br /> The minimum square footage for lot area required by the Code is 12,500 <br /> feet. The property well exceeds that requirement with 17,440 square feet. <br /> In addition, the width of the property is 218 feet; 118 feet over the required <br /> 100 foot requirement. • <br /> This lot was platted by Ramsey County in 1939 with the 80 foot width <br /> frontage; thus, the variance request does not result from the actions of the <br /> applicant. The remainder of the block has been platted into lots such that <br /> no additional vacant, unplatted land is available to add to this lot in order <br /> to increase its width to the required 100 feet. In addition, a lot split was <br /> granted in 1976 by the Mounds View Planning Commission with the 80 <br /> foot width. If the variance is not granted, a building permit cannot be <br /> issued for the lot and redevelopment will not proceed. <br /> Variance Criteria (1125.02 Sub. 2) <br /> The applicant has provided a letter addressing each of the criteria for <br /> granting variances. In summary, the variance procedure is available to <br /> address situations where the normal application of the Zoning Code would <br /> deprive the applicant of rights commonly enjoyed by other properties in the <br /> same district. The ability to construct a single family residence in the R-1 <br /> zoning district is the normal expectation for property owners in this district. <br /> Granting the ability to construct a single family home on this lot does not <br /> confer any special privilege that is denied to other property owners in this <br /> district. The width of this lot was created almost 60 years ago and did not <br /> result from the actions of the applicant. <br /> • <br /> PP <br /> Staff Recommendation: Approval <br />