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. Planning Case No. 455-96: 8265 Spring Lake Road <br /> September 18, 1996 <br /> Page 3 <br /> The EDA is requesting a 20 foot variance from the minimum 100 foot frontage <br /> requirement allowing the lot to be buildable. The applicant has provided a letter of <br /> hardship. <br /> Analysis/ <br /> Recommendation: <br /> The minimum square footage for lot area required by the Code is 12,500 feet. The <br /> property well exceeds that requirement with 17,440 square feet. In addition, the width of <br /> the property is 218 feet; 118 feet over the required 100 foot requirement. <br /> This lot was platted by Ramsey County in 1939 with the 80 foot width frontage; thus, the <br /> variance request does not result from the actions of the applicant. The remainder of the <br /> block has been platted into lots such that no additional vacant, unplatted land is available <br /> to add to this lot in order to increase its width to the required 100 feet. In addition, a lot <br /> split was granted in 1976 by the Mounds View Planning Commission with the 80 foot <br /> width. If the variance is not granted, a building permit cannot be issued for the lot and <br /> redevelopment will not proceed. <br /> • • Variance Criteria (1125.02 Sub. 2) <br /> The applicant has provided a letter addressing each of the criteria for granting variances. <br /> In summary, the variance procedure is available to address situations where the normal <br /> application of the Zoning Code would deprive the applicant of rights commonly enjoyed <br /> by other properties in the same district. The ability to construct a single family residence <br /> in the R-1 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 confer any <br /> special privilege that is denied to other property owners in this district. The width of this <br /> lot was created almost 60 years ago and did not result from the actions of the applicant. <br /> Staff Recommendation: Approval of Resolution No. 477-96 granting the <br /> variance for a 20 foot reduction in the 100 foot width requirement for corner lots. <br /> • <br />