Resolution - #10-04-088 - 04/01/2010

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7. That the Site Plan reflects an F.A.R. of 0.22 (building area of 28,800 square feet divided by total site area of 130,680 square feet) and a surface parking lot frontage along Sunwood Drive of approximately 58% ((approximately 245 linear feet of surface parking lot frontage [excluding entrance drive and entrance green area] divided by 426.49 total linear feet) x 100). 8. That the Applicant has submitted a letter outlining the Variance request, herein attached as Exhibit A. 9. That the Applicant has stated that the Site Plan shows a future building addition of 4,000 square feet that will bring the ultimate building area to 32,800 square feet which equates to a F.A.R. of 0.25. 10. That the Applicant has stated that a Variance is needed due to the amount of street frontage of approximately 710 feet in relation to the size and interior flow of the proposed building, to create an architectural landmark at this entrance to Town Center. 11. That the Applicant has stated that the north-south orientation of the proposed building is required to permit the site to circulate in acounter-clockwise direction which is required for patient drop-off from automobiles and Metro Mobility vans allowing patient side of the vehicle to face the building entrance when under the covered canopy. In addition, the Applicant has stated that the building position provides a clear vision to the main entrance for patients arriving from Sunwood Drive and exposes the entry to sunlight in the afternoon hours creating a welcoming appearance. 12. That the Applicant is proposing to construct an architectural wall of varying height constructed of brick and stone to match the building materials that offers seating areas for pedestrians. 13. That a recommended vision clearance triangle of Anoka County and entrance monument easement restrict the ability to maximize the frontage near the intersection of Sunwood Drive and Ramsey Boulevard (CSAH 56). Site line restrictions require a unique building design. 14. That the City finds that the size of the Subject Property and requirement to complete the building in two (2) phases creates an undue hardship or practical difficulty. 15. That the City finds that the approximately 710 feet of street frontage in relation to the desired orientation/layout of the medical office and clinic as well as required traffic circulation creates an undue hardship. 16. That the Variance requested is the minimum variance needed to alleviate the hardship and allow for the particular use of patient flow, both interior and exterior. 17. That the Subject Property cannot be put to a reasonable use without the Variance. RESOLUTION #10-04-088 Page 2 of 5