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FPlanning Commission Special Meeting Minutes January 30, 1996 Page 7 1 Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the 10 foot side yard 2 variance request made by Ste. Marie Corporation. If the variance is granted, it will not alter the 3 essential character of the property or locality. The variance request was made for the purpose of. 4 enhancing the redevelopment of the property- to return it to its reasonable and best use. 5 Because the Ste. Marie Corporation acquired this property through the deed in lieu of foreclosure, 6 they did not create the hardship that has caused them to request the side yard variance. 7 Chair Bergstrom asked for any questions of staff. No questions were raised. Mr. Scott gave an 8 overview of the area for the variance, and stated they were prepared to meet all guidelines of 9 reconstruction of wall and to move forward for Phase I. 10 Commissioner Gondorchin asked if the zero lot line is approved, what the exterior of the mall will 11 resemble. Mr. Scott responded that plans were not finalized, but it would be comparable to the 12 current Apache Plaza, and would look complete. 13 Chair Bergstrom closed the public hearing at 7:51 p.m. after no further questions were raised. 14 Motion by Gondorchin, seconded by Franzese,to approve 10 foot sideyard/zero lot line request for 15 the property known as Apache Plaza, Lot 7, based on the following rationale: 16 1. Strict enforcement of existing codes would cause undue hardship preventing the 17 redevelopment of a deteriorating and obsolete structure. 18 2. Ste.Marie Corporation acquired the property through the deed in lieu of foreclosure, 19 and the mall must remain intact and operational to honor leases of existing tenants. 20 The circumstances are unique and not created by the individual. 21 3. Granting of the variance will not alter the character of the area and makes sound 22 economic sense for the City of St. Anthony. 23 4. The wall to be constructed on the lot line, endorsed by Building Official Duane C. 24 Grace,will be constructed conforming to the Uniform Building Code, Section 504.6. 25 See letter dated December 27, 1995 addressed to Larry Hamer representing the City 26 of St. Anthony and Jack Amdal, Vice President of KKE Architects. 27 Motion carried unanimously. 28 -29 V. OTHER ITEMS. 30 A. Review Comprehensive Sign Plan 31 Ms. Moore-Sykes read the staff report: