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Mounds View Planning Commission September 7, 2005 Regular Meeting Page 4 ________________________________________________________________________ Chair Stevenson asked who owns the lot to be split. Director Ericson stated Mr. Olson owns it. Chair Stevenson stated Mr. Olson, as owner, should be clear in the record. Director Ericson replied this would be added to the resolution, first whereas, directly after Mr. Olson’s name. Commissioner Hegland asked if 7851 Spring Lake Road is rental property. Mr. Olson stated he purchased the property in April or May of this year and is currently renovating it. He added he intends to sell it after renovations and the pending approval of the lot split. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Hull. To approve Resolution 811-05, a Resolution Recommending Approval of a Minor Subdivision Request – One Lot into Two, as Amended; Planning Case No. MI2005-005. Ayes –5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. ______________________________________________________________________________ 5. Planning Case VR2005-010. Consideration of a Variance Request for Reduced Parking Lot and Driveway Setback at the PAK Building. Community Development Director Ericson reviewed the staff report indicating the subject property is a small commercial lot improved with a one-story concrete block building (the “PAK” Building). A variance is being requested for a reduced parking lot and driveway setback around the periphery of the lot to promote positive drainage and to provide better maneuvering of vehicles. Director Ericson indicated Mr. Perrozzi has provided two different options produced by Loucks McLagen, Velmeir’s civil engineer for the CVS project. Both options mitigate the sharp elevation change between the two properties by grading toward the PAK Building. This creates a two percent slope, or a six-inch drop in the span of twenty feet to the building. Director Ericson stated for approval of the request there needs to be a demonstrated hardship or practical difficulty associated with the property. The lot has very little change of elevation over the property which causes difficulties with stormwater runoff. The poor grade is also a condition of the site. Additionally, if subject to the five-foot setback, the width of the drive aisle on the northeast and east side of the building would not be sufficient for emergency vehicle access, which the fire marshal deems to be a minimum of 24 feet wide. Director Ericson noted Staff believes there is sufficient hardship associated with this property to warrant a variance request to allow for a two-foot driveway setback along the northeast and east property lines. Chair Stevenson asked if the two-foot setback would change if the 24 feet were maintained on the east side. Director Ericson stated the two-foot setback should be adequate to address the issue.