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Mounds View Planning Commission July 6, 2005 Regular Meeting Page 4 ________________________________________________________________________ He noted he is not sure all of the criteria would be satisfied even with a two-foot setback. While he noted that the house is positioned closer to the north line; and therefore there is less space in which to expand the garage, the applicant does have a two-car garage there already. Chair Stevenson wondered if there was an easement between lots. He stated the applicant might not be able to build. He noted the hardship issue is a problem and admitted he likes to see owners beautify their property but he sees too many alternatives to allow the resolution to proceed. He concluded other than the building being in the sightline from the four season porch, it could be built in back. Commissioner Miller stated the applicant already has a double-car garage and believes the Commission should deny the variance. Commissioner Hegland stated in the last meeting it was agreed the Commission would consider a front setback allowing leniency due to the rule for housing already existing, and asked if that could still be considered. He noted the applicant has options in back. Commissioner Scotch asked how much footage there was from front to back. Mr. Vasilakes stated there is 132 feet from front to back and the house is 35 feet back and 24 feet wide. He commented the Commission should terminate the resolution request because it is not progressing. He stated he was hoping to get more assistance from Staff to make the project work, that is why he submitted the zero-foot setback request. He noted maybe he should have requested a two-foot setback. Chair Stevenson closed the public hearing at 7:18 p.m. MOTION/SECOND: Zwirn/Hegland. To deny Resolution 797-05, a Resolution Recommending Approval of a Variance Request to Reduce the Side Yard Setback to Zero Feet to Allow for a Garage Addition; Planning Case No. VR2005-005. Ayes –7 Nays – 0 Motion carried. _____________________________________________________________________________ 6. Planning Case VR2005-007. Consideration of a Variance for a Reduced Front Yard Setback for a Living Space Addition. Community Development Director Ericson reviewed the staff report indicating the applicants, Nathan and Kendra Miller, are proposing to construct an addition to their home located at 2340 Knoll Drive. He stated the property was constructed in 1965 and the house is situated facing the street but does not line up parallel with any property lines. Director Ericson stated the applicant is proposing to construct a fifteen-foot addition to the existing house which would encroach further into the front setback. This addition would allow for expansion of the living area. He stated that for approval of the request there needs to be a demonstrated hardship or practical difficulty associated with the property. He noted to the