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Resolution 375-1.:� F'age 7 The general intent of the Zoning Code regarding a limit on the amount of driveways and curb cuts is for aesthetics and for safety by reducing the number of vehicle entry points onto a street. 2. The variance could be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan in that keeping the second driveway allows the property to better fit the home owners physical needs. 3. The applicants are requesting this variance because the second driveway has existed for many years and one of the property owners has mobility difficulties and uses this second driveway regularly since it is much closer to the house than the garage. 4. The unique feature of this property is that a variance was approved for this second driveway to be installed initially for the previous owner's health reasons, but had the unusual condition of a time limit. The current residents want to keep the second driveway for their health and mobility difficulties. 5. The second driveway has been in the same location for many years, so there will be no change to the existing character of the neighborhood. 6. The variance to allow the second driveway is the minimum variance required since that is what currently exists. 7. The P�anning Commission may impose conditions upon the premises as may be necessary to comply with city standards and to minimize the effect of such variance upon other properties in the neighborhood. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, the Mounds View Planning Commission, based upon the above findings, approves the variance request of Colvert and Theresa People, property owners of 7900 Greenfield Avenue, to allow the second driveway to remain indefinitely. Adopted this 20th day of March, 2013. � ' ~,—e... e� % !/ Gary Stevenson, Chair ATTEST: � � �a �vv�.e�� -��'� James Ericson, City Administrator (SEAL)