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Resolution 1036-15 Page 2 1. The general intent of the Zoning Code regarding building setbacks is to give some sense of privacy and separation for the property owners and their neighbors. The proposed garage and living space addition would still maintain the required 5-foot garage setback. 2. The variance is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan in that the applicants are improving the property. 3. The applicants are requesting this variance because their limited yard width and non- conforming setbacks will not allow any living space additions. 4. The unique feature of this property is that it is a narrow corner lot with existing non- conforming setbacks on two sides. 5. The addition will change the look of the front of the property for the better. This addition will be a nice improvement to the property and for the neighborhood. 6. The 5-foot side yard living space variance is the minimum variance required to alleviate the applicant’s practical difficulty since the Zoning Code requires a minimum 10 foot rear yard setback. The new garage and addition will be 3.2 feet closer to the front than the current garage in order to be in line with the house, and will expand on the existing non-conforming front setback. 7. The Planning 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 Jason French, to allow a living space addition to have a 5-foot side yard setback, and allow the addition and new garage to have the same non-conforming front setback as the existing house at 2474 County Road H2 subject to the following: If within one year after granting the variance, the work as permitted by the variance has not been completed, then such variance shall be come null and void unless an extension of time has been requested by the applicant and granted by the Planning Commission. Such extension shall be requested by the applicant in writing, and submitted to the City at least 30 days before the expiration of the original variance. Adopted this 7th day of October, 2015. _____________________________________ Gary Stevenson, Chairperson ATTEST: _____________________________________ James Ericson, City Administrator (SEAL)