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Resolution 1114-20 Page 2 of 3 WHEREAS, the property is Zoned R-1 Single Family Residential. The use of the property as a school, is a non-residential use. The school was constructed in 1956, predating the City of Mounds View (1957), and it's City Code. A Conditional Use Permit was approved in 1987 for a building addition (Resolution 2180), confirming the school as a legal -conforming land use. A Development Review was approved in 1995 for a building addition and site improvements (Resolution 4788). A Conditional Use Permit and Development Review were approved in 2001 for a building addition and site improvements (Resolution 5540), including the expansion of the south parking lot. It is believed that at this time, the south parking lot was installed with a 24' setback, whereas 30' was required. That area of the parking lot (6' encroachment) became an illegal non -conforming use; and, WHEREAS, the school district plans a 3,114 sq ft building addition and site improvements, including reconfiguration of its parking lots. The west parking lot (currently parent pick-up/drop-off, and bus parking) will be reconfigured to be a two-way drive lane, and ADA parking. The south parking lot will be expanded to accommodate bus parking and parking for passenger vehicles. This expansion necessitates reducing the parking lot set back, from 30' to 20'; and, WHEREAS, a Public Hearing notice was published in the Shoreview Press on January 21, 2020, and mailed to property owners within 350' of the subject property; and, WHEARAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a Public Hearing on February 5, 2020; and, WHEREAS, the Mounds View Planning Commission has reviewed the Staff Report, submitted plans, and has compared the request to City Code, Section 1125.01, subd 3 (Criteria for Granting Conditional Use Permits), and in consideration of public comments, makes the following Findings of Fact (italics): 1. The use will not create an excessive burden on existing parks, schools, streets and other public facilities and utilities which serve or are proposed to serve the area. Finding: The Variance will reduce the burden onto students and families of Pinewood Elementary School by improving parking lot traffic flow, and maximizing land area for recreation. 2. The use will be sufficiently compatible or separated by distance or screening from adjacent residentially zoned or used land so that existing homes will not be depreciated in value and there will be no deterrence to development of vacant land. Finding: The use (parking lot setback) will be sufficiently screened from adjacent residences by existing and added trees and shrubs. 3. The structure and site shall have an appearance that will not have an adverse effect upon adjacent residential properties. Finding: The appearance of the parking lot will be similar to the existing parking lot, and should have no additional adverse effect. 4. The use, in the opinion of the City Council, is reasonably related to the overall needs of the City and to the existing land use.