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1 Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity • "Building Community" May 9, 1997 James Ericson City of Mounds View Planning Commission • 2401 Highway 10 Mounds View, MN 5112-1499 Re: Request for Variance Dear Mr. Ericson: We are requesting a Variance for front yard setback at 5377 Quincy St., Mounds View. The request is to allow the construction of a covered front entry on the rambler style house we are building at this address. The dimensions of the covered entry are 14' wide by 4' deep. This covered entry would be open on three sides, with railing and pickets per code requirements or by the city's request. A copy of the elevation of the • house with this covered entry is attached for your review. The hardship we are encountering is that the dimensions of the lot in conjunction with the depth of the house give us no latitude in pulling the house back. The depth of the lot is 84', with the house being 24' deep and the front and rear setbacks are 30' each. The footings and foundation have been set and we are unable to move the house back, if that may be the suggestion of the Commission. Our reason for this request is that as part of decent, affordable housing, we feel it is necessary to have a covered entry, especially the main entry, that will provide protection from the weather for the family and their guests. All of our house designs have protection over the main entry and would like to be consistent with this home owner in providing a design that has a covered entry. Your letter and enclosures dated February 4, 1997 to Bill Powell have been reviewed and noted prior to this request. We appreciate your time in looking at this request and ask that you look in favor of this Request for Variance. Respectfully Submitted, John Hall • Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity/Associate Construction Manager 3001 Fourth Street S.E. • Minneapolis, MN 55414 • (612)331-4090 • (612)331-1540 Fax