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Resolution 1055-16 <br />October 5, 2016 <br />Page 2 <br /> <br />shall be defined as that group of lots lying along a street between the two closest <br />intersecting streets, except that where the length of the street frontage between <br />the two intersecting streets is greater than fourteen hundred feet (1,400’), the <br />block shall be the lots within six hundred and fifty feet (650’) on either side of the <br />lot in question, or to an intersecting street whichever is less. <br /> <br /> WHEREAS, the 7700 block of Eastwood Rd is approximately 1,400’ in length, <br />and the principle building on the same block and same side of the street with the <br />smallest front yard setback measures approximately 54’ (7880 Eastwood Rd, based on <br />1991 building plan, Permit #91-218), and thus the minimum front yard setback for all <br />lots on the west side of this block, including the subject property, is 54’; and <br /> <br />WHEREAS, the Mounds View Planning Commission has reviewed the following <br />documents regarding this proposal: <br /> <br />1. Zoning Map <br />2. Aerial Views <br />3. Site Photos <br />4. Staff Report <br />5. Applicant’s Narrative and Certificate of Survey <br />6. Resident Comments <br /> <br />WHEREAS, the purpose of the variance provision in the Zoning Code is to give <br />relief to property owners when the strict enforcement of the zoning code requirements <br />imposes a hardship thereby restricting the improvement of property due to practical <br />difficulties brought about by unique or extraordinary features of the physical property <br />that are beyond the property owner’s control; and, <br /> <br />WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly-noticed public hearing <br />regarding this request on September 7, 2016 and continued on September 21, 2016; <br />and, <br /> <br />WHEREAS, according to Section 1125.02, Subdivision 2 of the Mounds View <br />Municipal Code, the Planning Commission is to review a standard set of criteria that <br />must be satisfied in order to grant a variance to the Zoning Code. <br /> <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Mounds View Planning <br />Commission finds that the criteria as identified in Section 1125.02, Subdivision 2 of the <br />Mounds View Municipal Code ARE NOT satisfied and finds there to be insufficient <br />practical difficulty with regard to the property located at 7790 Eastwood Rd, and makes <br />the following findings of fact related to its decision: <br /> <br />