HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Resolution 705-02
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MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 705-02
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
ST A TE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION APPROVING A VARIANCE FROM THE SIDE- YARD SETBACK
REQUIRMENT TO ALLOW A LIVING SPACE ADDITIO~ TO AN EXISTING HOUSE
TO EXTEND WITHIN SEVEN (7) FEET OF THE SIDE PROPERTY LINE ON THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8436 SPRING LAKE ROAD; PLANNING CASE VR02-007.
WHEREAS, The applicant, Craig Life, has applied for a variance from thc side-yard
setback requiremcnt to construct an addition to the existing house on the property located at 8436
Spring Lake Road; and,
WHEREAS, 8436 Spring Lake Road is zoned R-l. Single Family Residential. The
Property Identification Number is 06-30-23-22-0035; and,
WHEREAS, the Mounds View Planning Commission has reviewed the following
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documents regarding this proposal:
1. Planning Application
2. Site Plan
3. Staff Report
WHEREAS, the purpose of the variance provision in the Zoning Code is to givc relief to
propcrty owners when the strict cnforcement of the zoning codc requircmcnts imposes a hardship
thercby restricting the improvement of property duc to practical di fficulties brought about by
unique or cxtraordinary fcatures of the physical propelty that are beyond the property owncr's
control; and,
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Resolution 705-02
September 4, 2002
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WHEREAS, a public hearing was held Wednesday, Augllst 21, 2002, with regard to this
variancc requcst; and,
WHEREAS, according to Section 1125.02, Subdivision 2 of the Mounds View
Municipal Code, thc Planning Commission is to review a standard set of criteria, of which all
must be satisfied, in ordcr to grant a valiance to the Zoning Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Mounds View Planning Commission
hcreby makes thc following findings of fact rclated to this request:
1. The garage exists seven (7) feet from the side property linc, and an addition to the rear of
the garage would be most appropriate if it were constructed to match the edge of the
garagc. If thc addition wcrc constructcd to comply with the Zoning Code, thc width of the
addition would not be grcat enough to walTant the improvcment.
2. The literal interpretation of thc provisions of the Zoning Code would deprivc the
applicant of tights commonly cnjoyed by other propet1y owncrs in the R-l, Single-Family
residential zoning district in that property improvements are cncouraged and that
variances to the requirements are often justified when practical difficulties present a
hardship.
3. The location of the garage did not result from the actions of the applicant.
4. The Planning Commission has in thc past granted variances for setback encroachments
when hardship or practical difficultics prohibit compliance with the City Codc.
5. Granting the variance would not confer upon the propcrty owner a spccial ptivilege
dcnied to others in the same district duc to thc unique nature of thc existing conditions
present on the site.
6. The thrcc (3) foot variance to allow a seven-foot side yard setback is thc minimum
amount that would alleviate the applicant's hardship.
7. The rcduced sctback would not impair a supply of light or increase congestion, nor would
it increase the danger of fire or endanger thc public safety or diminish property values.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, thc Mounds View Planning
Commission, based upon its revicw of thc documcntation, testimony prcscntcd at the public
hearing, and thc identified findings of fact, docs hereby approve thc variance request to allow a
seven (7) foot setback to construct a living space addition to an existing hOllse on thc propcrty
located at 8436 Spring Lakc Road, as depicted on the attached site plan, contingcnt upon the
following:
I. Thc applicant shall arrange to have rccorded with Ramsey County this resolution of
approval and providc proof of such recordation to thc City within 60 days of the date of
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Septcmbcr 4, 2002
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approval, or this variance shall be rendered null and void.
Adopted this 4th day or Scptcmbcr, 2002.
ATTEST:
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Gary Steve~n, Chairpcrson
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Jim Ericson, Community Development Director