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Resolution 955-11 Page 2 1. The Zoning Code has established regulations for accessory building height in order to maintain visual consistency in the neighborhood, and to prevent accessory buildings from being taller or overshadow the house on the property. The applicant did not follow his submitted and City approved building plans, and did not follow City Code regulations. 2. The variance may not be inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan, although the Comprehensive Plan would not encourage property owners to not follow City Code regulations. 3. The applicant may intend to use the property and garage in a reasonable manner, but has not demonstrated that there is a true “practical difficulty” associated with this property that would warrant allowing a garage to exceed the Zoning Code height limit. 4. There are no unique circumstances that apply to this property. The need to apply for a variance is the direct result of actions by the property owner. 5. Granting a variance to allow a taller garage may not alter the character of this particular neighborhood since the lots are large. 6. The variance requested is the minimum variance needed since the garage is already built. 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, denies the variance request of Tim Downing, property owner of 8027 Woodlawn Drive, to allow a garage to exceed the 18 foot accessory building height limit. Adopted this 7th day of December, 2011. _________________________________ Gary Stevenson, Chair ATTEST: __________________________________ James Ericson, City Administrator (SEAL)