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Item 05A Page 10 of 10 5. The use is consistent with the purposes of the Zoning Code and the purposes of the zoning district in which the applicant intends to locate the proposed use. Finding: The use is consistent with the Zoning Code. 6. The use is not in conflict with the Comprehensive Plan of the City. Finding: The use (reduced parking lot setback) is applicable to the following sections of the Comprehensive Plan (2008): Transportation Goals and Policies Goal 2: Developments shall provide sufficient off-street parking to meet the normal demands of all land uses and activities. 7. The use will not cause traffic hazards or congestion. Finding: The use (reduced side yard setback) will contribute to the decrease in pedestrian and vehicle traffic congestion, on campus, and on Quincy Street. 8. Adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and necessary facilities have been or will be provided. Finding: Adequate facilities exists, or will be provided. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Mounds View Planning Commission approves this Variance to reduce the south side yard setback from 30' to 20' for a parking lot, with the following conditions: 1. The applicant shall obtain all necessary permits, including permits from the City (Zoning), Ramsey County (ROW), and Rice Creek Watershed District. 2. Plans shall be constructed consist with plans (p, C1.21) dated January 10, 2020, included within the Staff Report. All improvements shall be compliant with City Code requirements, to be reviewed as part of a Zoning Permit for the parking lot. After all construction (building and parking), the applicant shall submit an as -built survey to the City. 3. During construction or the preceding year, if determined by Staff, and in response to neighboring residents' concerns, the applicant will install additional screening along the south parking lot to buffer headlights from adjacent residences. Buffers shall consist of a coniferous shrub row 3' — 4' in height, or an alternative approved by City Staff. The buffer will be installed within one year, after direction is provided by the City. Adopted this 5' Day of February, 2020 Gary Stevenson, Chair ATTEST: Jon Sevald, Community Development Director (SEAL)