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. . . Resolution 792-05 Page 2 WHEREAS, Section 1104 of the Mounds View Zoning Code articulates the dimensional requirements and zoning standards associated with development activity; and, WHEREAS, Chapter 1125 of the Mounds Zoning City Code articulates the process by which variance requests are considered by the Planning Commission; and, WHEREAS, Section 1125.02, Subd. 2 outlines the seven criteria that must be satisfied if the Planning Commission is to approve a variance request. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Mounds View Planning Commission hereby makes the following findings of fact related to the variance request: 1. The lot is irregularly shaped and is fronted on three sides by street right of way which together can be considered exceptional circumstances. 2. The literal interpretation of the provisions of the Zoning Code would create a hardship for thl~ applicant in that the applicant is facing unique redevelopment challenges not normally associated with raw land development. 3. The special conditions do not result from the actions of the applicant. The applicant is attempting to undertake a redevelopment project on a irregularly configured lot. 4. Granting the variance would not appear to be a special privilege given the number of other similar variance requests granted by the Planning Commission. 5. It can be argued that the setback variances requested are the minimum necessary to alleviate the hardships presented by the irregularly shaped lot and the multiple stnget frontages. 6. Granting a variance to allow for the utilization of the front and side setback would open the door to a positive redevelopment at this important corner in the City's commercial corridor. 7. The proposed variance would not result in any of the above-cited adverse effects. NOW, THEREFOF~E, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Mounds View Planning Commission, finding that the hardship criteria have been satisfied, does hereby approve the variance requested for a five (5) foot front parking lot setback (north, west and south frontages) and a zero (0) foot parking lot setback along the east property line, subject to the following conditions: 1. The applicant shall obtain development review approval from the Mounds View City Council.