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. MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 733-03 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION APPROVING A VARIANCE FROM THE MINIMUM FRONT SETBACK FOR A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING AT 2229 COUNTY ROAD H2; PLANNING CASE NO. VR03a005 WHEREAS, the applicant, Joan Bosard, has applied for a variance from the minimum front yard building setback for a single-family dwelling at 2229 County Road H2; and, WHEREAS, Section 1104.02 of the Mounds View Zoning Code indicates that the minimum front setback for a principal building is 30 feet unless the prevailing setback for existing structures exceeds 30 feet, in which case the prevailing set back IS the minimum setback; and, ". WHEREAS, Ms. Bosard is requesting to expand her home by 300 square feet on the first floor and 1,100 square feet on the upper story with an addition that encroaches six feet into the front setback; and, WHEREAS, the applicant has applied for a building permit for the expansion; and, WHEREAS, according to Section 1125.02, Subdivision 2 of the Mounds View Municipal Code, the Planning Commission is to review a standard set of criteria, of which all must be satisfied, in order to grant a variance to the Zoning Code. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Mounds View Planning Commission makes the following finding of facts related to this request: . 1. The exceptional or extraordinary conditions relating to the variance request is that the homes on this block are set back in excess of 50 feet from the front property line. 2. The literal interpretation of the Zoning Code would restrict the property owner's ability to expand and improve upon the layout and functionality of the home. 3. The applicant has not caused the condition which prompted the variance request. 4. Granting the variance would not confer upon the applicant a special privilege. 5. The variance requested is the minimum variance which would alleviate the hardship. 6. The variance would not be materially detrimental to the purpose of this Title or to other property in the same zone.