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Mounds View Planning Commission May 2, 2001 Regular Meeting Page 5 ________________________________________________________________________ Director Ericson indicated that any property side that abuts a street is considered a front yard. Director Ericson indicated all the criteria were the same for this request and all needed to be met. He noted Staff feels there is a hardship because if the porch had not been damaged beyond 50% Mr. Bratz would have been allowed to rebuild it. He then indicated Staff had drafted Resolution 655-01 approving the twenty-six (26) foot front yard setback to rebuild the porch addition. Chairperson Stevenson opened the public hearing at 7:25 p.m. Chairperson Stevenson indicated that the sight lines are not an issue with this property so he feels the variance is warranted. Commissioner Miller noted that due to the elevation of the property the porch does not seem to pose a problem. Chairperson Stevenson closed the public hearing at 7:30 p.m. MOTION/SECOND: Johnson/Kaden. To Approve Resolution 655-01, a Resolution Approving a Variance to Allow for a Twenty-Six Foot Front Yard Setback for a Three Season Porch Addition at 5287 Jackson Drive. Commissioner Kaden noted he had stopped at the property to look at the location for the proposed porch and had spoken to the property owner who indicated she had considered moving the porch back to meet the setback but learned that the electrical service and air conditioning would need to be moved which would be quite involved. Ayes – 8 Nays – 0 Motion carried. ________________________________________________________________________ 7. Planning Case No. VR01-002 Community Development Director Ericson noted this matter was a variance request from the last meeting for a reduced side yard setback to construct a home addition. He noted the applicant had spoken at the last meeting and there was significant discussion on the merits of the case. He then noted a letter was received from the property owner to the north in support of the home owner's efforts to improve their property. Director Ericson indicated that the exceptional circumstances involve the location of the house on the lot, and the internal layout of rooms that prohibits adding on in any other place. Director Ericson indicated he felt this request is the minimum variance to alleviate the hardship and would not impose any adverse effects upon parks or schools in terms of what was talked about at the last meeting.