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Mounds View Planning Commission April 7, 1999 <br /> Regular Meeting Page 4 • <br /> granting of the variance request. <br /> Chair Peterson stated he is glad to see these types of improvements being made to the dwellings. <br /> pe <br /> Mr. Norris stated they hope others will follow suit and improve their prorty. <br /> Miller stated she viewed the property and understands how e improvement. <br /> However, the Planning Commission is charged with having , . t-termi ,;.. 1the criteria <br /> exists to grant a variance. q; <br /> z,3 dy, : <br /> Commissioner Stevenson stated this reminds him of a p y o .i:hterwood Rai <br /> arae was constructed. He agreed the PlanningCo '^'-. ar ed with u h'•' $` e Code <br /> garage g tea:_ , g P <br /> unless the seven criteria are met. He stated he reads into '. that it would be allowed and, <br /> in his judgement, he believes the criteria have been met s = *, ?$•rtthe variance request. <br /> Commissioner Hegland stated whenever you improv -xisting W t makes it <br /> exceptional and extraordinary due to the existin• g # . hyou flee. ' o rk within. He stated <br /> he believes that consideration is applicable will It in a definite <br /> improvement. Hegland stated his support r the <br /> P g PP <br /> ft <br /> Chair Peterson asked for an indicati.. `a. ether +:9': <br /> should .irected to prepare a resolution of <br /> or denial. ,.. •approval <br /> Commissione Johnson state. 4 pports t « . ..,62.frice it will result in an improvement to the <br /> property. is <br /> F <br /> C01111111.SS10,410.4n con <br /> Chair Peterso ,;43:0c11:1,),,- also it is important to assure the seven criteria are met and <br /> he believe '" s . t. - met. a stated he believes some leniency is appropriate when <br /> the con•cration is wit development rather than a new development. He stated he <br /> belie <br /> this project will � '. lkp• a benefit without harmful effects to the neighborhood. <br /> C ssioner Laube s d he is wiling to vote for approval but questions whether the shed will <br /> a fined. Mr. No:; T`advised that the shed was recently moved to the renter's side of the <br /> tillttrqh <br /> C•' g..j .`.. aden stated he believes the benefits of this project will outweigh the concerns so <br /> he will vote for approval. <br /> Chair Peterson explained that if the strict criteria are not followed, it results in establishing a <br /> precedent that could be cited during future considerations. He explained that with garage size <br /> variances, several Code changes have been made as well so the Planning Commission has to • <br /> consider whether this is a routine situation or a unique situation. <br />