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RESOLUTION NO. 1035-15
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION APPROVING A TWO-FOOT VARIANCE TO ALLOW A FOUR-FOOT ROOF
EXTENSION INTO THE FRONT-YARD SETBACK AT 5231 IRONDALE ROAD;
PLANNING CASE NO. VR2015-007
WHEREAS, the applicant, Jerome Buchanan, has applied for a two-foot variance to allow a
four-foot roof extension encroaching into the front-yard setback at 5231Irondale Road; and,
WHEREAS, Section 1104.02 of the Mounds View Zoning Code indicates that the minimum
front setback for a principal building is 30 feet unless the prevailing setback for existing structures
exceeds 30 feet, in which case the prevailing set back IS the minimum setback; and,
WHEREAS, Section 1104.01, Subd. 5a of the Zoning Code lists features such as awnings,
eves, gutters and cornices which are allowed to encroach within the required setbacks, so long as
said features do not project more than two feet into a yard; and,
WHEREAS, the applicant has requested a variance to construct a four-foot roof extension
to cover the front steps off the front of his home; and,
WHEREAS, according to Section 1125.02, Subdivision 2 of the Mounds View Municipal
Code, the Planning Commission is to review a standard set of criteria, of which all must be
satisfied, in order to grant a variance to the Zoning Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Mounds View Planning Commission makes
the following finding of facts related to this request:
1. The general intent of the Zoning Code regarding setbacks is to create physical separation
between homes for aesthetics and give a consistent look to the neighborhood. The
requested reduced front yard setback will be minimal and not impede on any neighbor’s
privacy.
2. The variance is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan in that the applicant is improving
the property by adding curb appeal and making the front entry safer and more usable.
3. The applicant is requesting this variance to prevent water and snow from coming off of the
roof right in front of the main entry and onto the steps causing safety issues.
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4. The home on this property has a roofline that slopes towards the front yard and a short roof
overhang, which allows snow and ice to build up on the front steps.
5. The roof extension would add curb appeal to the home, so there could be a benefit to the
existing character of the neighborhood.
6. The 2-foot front yard setback variance is the minimum variance required to alleviate the
applicant’s practical difficulty and be able to cover the front steps.
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 FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mounds View Planning
Commission, based upon the above identified finding of facts, does hereby approve the two-
foot variance request to allow a four-foot roof extension to cover the steps attached to the front
of the applicant’s home at 5231 Irondale Road, subject to the following restriction:
1. The roof extension must be completed within 1 year from the date of the permit being
issued.
Adopted this 2nd day of September, 2015.
Gary Stevenson, Chairperson
ATTEST:
James Ericson
Community Development Director
SEAL)