Planning Commission Resolution 478-96

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. . . Planning Commission Resolution 478-96 October 2, 1996 Page 2 WHEREAS, the variance requested is the minimum variance which would alleviate the hardship ill that the existing residence is located 22 feet from the rear property line, and the applicant is requesting to replace an existing 12 foot wide deck with the three season porch, which will also be 12 feet wide. This width is the minimum amount needed to allow the porch to be functional. WHEREAS, the variance would not be materially detrimental to the purpose of this Title or to other property in the same zone in that the porch will be located in an area which is at least 60 feet from the nearest side property line, and is at the opposite end of the common property line shared with the neighbor to the north, from the location of the northern neighbor's house. The porch will be screened from the northern neighbor's property by trees. WHEREAS, the proposed variance will not impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent property or substantially increase the congestion of the public streets or increase the danger of fire or endanger the public safety or substantially diminish or impair property values within the neighborhood ill that there is adequate screening and distance between the porch and adjacent residences. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mounds View Planning Commission acting as the Board of Adjustment and Appeals approves the variance request of Ronald L. Gardnerfor a reduction in the rear setback requirement from 30 feet to 10 feet for construction of a three season porch at 8480 Pleasant View Drive. Adopted this 2nd day of October, 1996. ~ ~ Jerry t~n, Chairman ATTEST 1?vr~ Jt~",-- . Pamela Sheldon, Community Development Director