Planning Commission Resolution 93-83

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MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION • RESOLUTION NO. 93-83 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION APPROVING VARIANCES FOR THE DYNAMIC DESIGNERS PROPOSAL WHEREAS, Mr. Jim Cepress and Mr. Art Fretag of Dynamic Designers have requested approval to construct an 8 -unit condominium at 7656 Woodlawn Drive; and WHEREAS, the location of this property and proposed building lie within a designated wetland zoning district; WHEREAS, Section 48.06 Subdivision 4 A (1) of the Mounds View Municipal Code allows for dimensional requirement modification to further the purposes of the wetland ordinance; and WHEREAS, the location of the building as proposed to remain out of the wetland proper would require approval of the following variances: a) Building side yard setback of 6 feet. b) Building front yard setback of 7 feet. c) Parking area curbing setback of 4 feet. d) Variance to the requirement that all structures be setback at least 100 feet from the wetland. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission identifies the following as hardships by which a variance is needed: a) The property was acquired by Dynamic Designers prior to the adoption of the Wetland Ordinance. b) The present condition was not developer created. c) Without a variance to the requirement that all structures be setback at least 100 feet from the wetland, the property would be rendered undevelop- able. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that contingent upon approval being given by the Mounds View City Council to combine the two lots under consideration into one and evidence of the recording of deeds being submitted to the City, the Mounds View Planning Commission hereby approves the following: 1) A 6 foot variance to the building side yard setback requirement. 2) A 7 foot variance to the building front yard setback requirement.