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Mounds View Planning Commission September 17, 2014 Regular Meeting Page 3 ________________________________________________________________________ B. VR2014-007 Consideration of a Variance for a Reduced Rear Yard Setback Applicant: Gerald & Melanie Lind Address: 2624 Ardan Avenue Planning Associate Heller indicated property owners, Gerald and Melanie Lind, are requesting a variance to permit a porch addition on their house at 2624 Ardan Avenue to encroach twelve feet into the required 30-foot rear yard setback. The Linds want to build a 14’ x 16’ porch on the back of their house where the existing deck is. Associate Heller reported the Lind’s house is a rambler style built in 1969 on a 0.25 acre shallow lot that is only 89.5 feet deep. The applicant’s home was placed on the lot with the required minimum 30 foot front setback. Because of how shallow the lot is, the backyard setback is only 32 feet (City Code requires a 30 foot rear setback). Because of how their lot was split, the applicant’s property has a much smaller backyard than most of the homes in the city. Associate Heller indicated the Linds like their neighborhood, but want to expand their existing home with a new porch. They currently have a large deck on the rear of the house and want to convert half of the deck to a 3-season porch. The City Code allows decks to have a 5 foot setback, so the deck is code compliant with its 18 foot setback. But when you have a covered, enclosed space, it is considered living space and must meet the 30 foot rear yard setback requirement. The applicant’s backyard is adjacent to the rear neighbor’s shed and they have a privacy fence. Staff reviewed the variance request in detail with the Commission and recommended approval. Chair Stevenson opened the public hearing at 7:23 p.m. Commissioner Carvelli-Yu asked if the existing oak tree would remain in place. Gerry Lind, 2624 Ardan Avenue, indicated the tree would remain in the backyard. Chair Stevenson closed the public hearing at 7:24 p.m. MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Carvelli-Yu/Commissioner Birken. To approve Resolution 1014-14, a Resolution Recommending Approval of a Variance for a Reduced Rear Yard Setback; Planning Case No. VR2014-007. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. _____________________________________________________________________________ C. MA2014-003 Consideration of Major Subdivision – Preliminary Plat Applicant: Multi-Tech Systems Address: 2205 Woodale Drive Planning Associate Heller indicated the parcels at 2205 Woodale Drive. The proposed subdivision would be creating three different lots from the existing three lots in order to sell the