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Resolution 1049-16 Page 1 of 3 MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1049-16 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION APPROVING A VARIANCE FOR A REDUCED SIGN SETBACK AT 2848 Co Rd H2; PLANNING CASE MU2016-001 (VR2016-002) WHEREAS, applicant Kurt Klaus, representing Messiah Lutheran Church, has applied for a variance to replace the existing ground sign with a new ground sign in the same location, within the 30' sight triangle of Co Rd H2 and Knollwood Dr.; and with a 14' setback from the west property line; and WHEREAS, the subject property, located at 2848 Co Rd H2 is zoned R-1, Single Family Residential, and is legally described as follows: Lots 4 Thru Lot 8, Lots 19 & 20 & Lot 28, Knollwood Park P I N 07-30-23-31-0052 WHEREAS, the Mounds View Planning Commission has reviewed the following documents regarding this proposal: 1. Staff Report 2. Application, Site Plan, Elevation Plan 3. Zoning Map 4. Aerial View 5. Site Photos Whereas, Section 1008.10, Subd 1(b) of the Mounds View City Code indicates that no part of a ground sign shall be nearer than 15' to any perimeter lot line nor located within a 30' sight triangle on any property abutting two intersecting street right- of-ways; and, Whereas, the applicant has applied for a variance to allow a ground sign to have a 14' setback from a perimeter lot line, and within a 30' sight triangle abutting two intersecting street right-of-ways; and, WHEREAS, the purpose of the variance provision in the Zoning Code is to give relief to property owners when the strict enforcement of the city code requirements impose a hardship thereby restricting the improvement of property due to practical difficulties brought about by unique or extraordinary features of the physical property that are beyond the property owner's control; and,