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Resolution 948-11 Page 2 1. Circumstances apply to this property in that the house and original driveway were placed at the far south side of the property in 1940, and this driveway has existed and been used since that time. 2. The literal interpretation of the provisions of the Zoning Code would limit the applicant’s ability to park a vehicle very close to the house. 3. The applicant had no control over the placement of the house and original garage and driveway. 4. Granting this variance would not confer upon the applicant a special privilege in that there are other properties in the city that have two curb cuts. The two curb cuts that were on the property from 1993 to 2010 would have continued to exist today if the applicant’s street wasn’t reconstructed in 2010. 5. The second curb cut and driveway is the minimum variance required to alleviate the applicant’s hardship. 6. Granting a variance to allow a second curb cut and driveway would not be detrimental to the purpose of the Zoning Code, in that non-conforming uses may continue to exist. The two curb cuts and driveways existed for 18 years and did not appear to cause any adverse impacts. 7. Granting the variance would not impair an adequate supply of light or air to the adjoining properties. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, the Mounds View Planning Commission, based upon the above findings, approves the variance request of Lois Lestina, property owner of 6939 Pleasant View Drive, to allow a second curb cut and driveway to remain on the south side of the property, subject to the following: 1. The south driveway must have a hard surface and new curb cut installed within one year of the date of this approval. Adopted this 21st day of September, 2011. _________________________________ Gary Stevenson, Chair ATTEST: __________________________________ James Ericson, City Administrator (SEAL)