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Resolution 1049-16 Page 2 of 3 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly-noted public hearing regarding this request on May 18, 2016; and, WHEREAS, according to Section 1125.02, Subd 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, that the Mounds View Planning Commission finds that the criteria as identified in Section 1125.02, Subd 2 of the Mounds View Municipal Code are satisfied and finds there to be sufficient practical difficulty with regard to the property located at 2848 Co Rd H2, and makes the following findings of fact related to its decision: 1. The general intent of the City Code regarding setbacks is to create physical separation between improvements for safety, and aesthetics. The proposed ground sign will be in the same location as the existing ground sign, and will have the same setback from property lines. 2. The variance is not inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan. 3. Ground Signs for Churches are a permitted use within the R-1 district, according to Section 1008.11, Subd 1(b) of the Mounds View Municipal Code, compliant with minimum setback requirements. Replacing the existing ground sign with a new ground sign in the same location is a reasonable use of the property. 4. The existing ground sign face is 8' in width, and is proposed to be replaced by a ground sign of the same width, in the same location. The location of the existing ground sign does not pose a safety hazard to motorized or pedestrian traffic. The intersection of Co Rd H2 and Knollwood Dr. is at the top of a hill, and includes a 4-way stop sign. Vehicle drivers stopped at the stop sign have sufficient view of on-coming traffic, despite the ground sign encroachment into the 30' sight triangle setback, and into the 15' setback from Knollwood Dr. 5. The proposed location of the ground sign will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood, as there has been a ground sign in the same location for many years. 6. The Planning Commission may impose conditions upon the premises benefited by the variance as may be necessary to comply with the Mounds View Municipal Code, according to Section 1125.02, Subd 2(g). As such, the ground sign to be installed shall not encroach any further into the 30' sight triangle, nor any further into the setback from Knollwood Dr. (14') than the current ground sign. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, the Mounds View Planning Commission, based upon the above findings, approves the variance request of Kurt Klaus, representing Messiah Lutheran Church, of 2848 Co Rd H2, to allow a ground