Resolution - #08-06-114 - 06/24/2008

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Councilmember Look introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #08-06-114 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING FINDINGS OF FACT #0827 RELATING TO A REQUEST FROM RONALD BORELL FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM ACCESSORY STRUCTURE SPACE REQUIREMENTS. WHEREAS, Ronald and Sandy Borell, hereinafter referred to as the "Applicant," has properly applied for a Conditional Use Permit to exceed the maximum accessory structure space restrictions on the property generally known as 8148 155th Lane NW and legllIly described as follows: Lot 4, Block 1, The North Forty 3rd Addition, Anoka County, Minnesota ("Subject Property") NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THIS CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA that the findings of fact relating to the request are determined to be as follows: 1. That the Applicant appeared before the Planning Commission for a public hearing pursuant to Section 9.03.04 of the Ramsey City Code on June 5, 2008, and that said public hearing was properly advertised and that the minutes of said public hearing are hereby incorporated by reference. 2. That the Subject Property is approximately 2.3 acres in size. 3. That Section 9.11.02 (Accessory Uses), allows up to three accessory buildings not exceeding a total of2,200 square feet on the Subject Property. 4. That there is a 830 square foot attached garage and a 240 square foot accessory structure currently existing on the property for a total of 1,070 square feet of accessory structure space. 5. That the Subject Property is eligible for an additional 1,130 square feet of accessory structure space. 6. That the Applicant is proposing to add an accessory structure measuring 1,700 square feet to the Subject Property, which will result in a 570 square foot overage in the amount of accessory structure space permitted. 7. That the Applicant has stated the proposed accessory structure is needed for safety reasons due to recent increases of vandalism and theft in the area by allowing for additional indoor storage of equipment as well as additional space for projects. 8. That the Applicants have stated that the accessory building will be for storage of a boat, camper, three vehicles, fish house, lawn mower with bagger, snow blower, trailer, wheel barrow, deck furniture in the winter, bicycles, and an antique vehicle.