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Mounds View Planning Commission April 7, 1999 Regular Meeting Page 3 • additional living space, and has constructed a deck and a below-ground pool, which prohibits any further expansion in this area. Ericson noted the seven criteria established for consideration of a variance which p, ,4es a hardship, noting a variance may only be granted in those cases where the .de i:.p.ses undue hardship or practical difficulties to the property owner. Erics. indicatsMiko ardship may exist in this case since the lot itself is 100 feet wide and sha 1,1 two ofitOrtik by-side duplex). He advised the applicant has added onto the back side of i winhome • ,, d pool als. ''_ „�J W exist. The size of the dwelling is 540 square feet which c s not pr. - a to M.r ac Thus the request for a side yard setback for a bedroom - cons• ted in con$`' -.a.. e garage. Ericson explained the intent of the Code to mai . - separation bet ` = ` -nse uses. . w<; Ericson cited the criteria which needs to be met and ind ted t 3:01;1 W;,.9,41 taff believes there is a sg legitimate indication of hardship but whether suffiici a. _rant a :nder consideration tonight. Staff recommended the Planning Co ffi ff, ss those‘10i,:- .nd then direct staff to either draft a resolution to grant, or draft a r-° isif-$,;.i - 4e vari. ;de request. •Ericson advised staff received only one '-k` ent . r sen. e required notices to properties within 350 feet. The co !,0:tir was fry ` the pro._. y owner across the street, who 1111 maintained that the subject prope „.!;S e of, nicest o ` e block and he was in favor of allowing the expansion as propos Ericso meted th nning Commission can either direct staff to prep.,e a resolution g . 4;ing the • s' t• est or denying the variance request. Don No olkintk.nt, staff" $ $ ,. nothing:add to staffs presentation. Commissioner';. § e. $ loos, L '. ked i ther structure within five feet of the property line. Ericson explai attac - the twinhome but staff believes an adequate buffer exists. s Co ow,sioner Kaden re e site plan drawing and asked if much of the bedroom is • att. ` - ' ,d to the home anit is accessible from the house. Ericson stated he is unsure of the a i t of feet providi he connection but estimated it to be four feet. f •sex 1 s will be a regular bedroom and the connection area is wide enough for a �� p • � g Commissioner Miller asked if an outdoor access will be provided. Mr. Norris stated there will be a sliding glass door providing access from the bedroom to the deck. Chair Peterson asked the applicant if he owns other units in this neighborhood. Mr. Norris stated • he does not but has talked to that landowner who asked how much room would remain between the garages. He advised there will be 14 feet of separation so the landlord did not object to