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Re-sa!utien 841-06 !-'aa� 2 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Mounds View Planning Commission makes the following finding of facts related to this request: 1. The prevailing front yard setback for the 2700 block of Laport Drive is fifty-two (52) feet, much greater than what is required. 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 configuration of the lot and seeks to expand the home to improve its function and livability. 4. Granting a variance in this case would not confer a special privilege not enjoyed by other property owners. 5. The seven (7) foot variance is the minimum variance that would alleviate the applicants' hardship. 6. The building expansion would not be materially detrimental to the purpose of the Zoning Code or to other surrounding properties as this property is the corner lot of a very short block with large front setbacks. Encroaching seven feet into the front setback may not be disruptive to the setback pattern for the block. 7. The proposed variance would not impair supply of light and air to adjacent properties 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. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, the Mounds View Planning Commission, based upon its review of the documentation, testimony presented at the public hearing, and the identified findings of fact, does hereby approve the request for a seven-foot variance from the prevailing front setback of fifty-two feet at 2764 Laport Drive. Adopted this 5`h day of July, 2006. ATTEST: (SEAL) � �°�.��,� Gary Stevenson, Chairperson i' _ ��.��,��-- L_.IL�.,l,1L_ Z-� Jim Ericson, Community Development Director