Resolution - #09-11-254 - 11/24/2009

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Chairperson VanScoy introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #09-11-254 RESOLUTION ADOPTING FINDINGS OF FACT #0857 RELATING TO A REQUEST FROM ROGER AND BARBARA ANDERSON FOR A VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT A DETACHED ACCESSORY STRUCTURE NEARER THE FRONT PROPERTY LINE THAN THE PRINCIPAL STRUCTURE AT 5421165TH LANE NW WHEREAS, Roger and Barbara Anderson, hereinafter referred to as "Applicants," have properly applied for a variance from Section 9.11.02 (Accessory Uses and Buildings) of the Ramsey City Code to construct an accessory building nearer the front property line than the principal structure on the property generally known as 5421 165th Lane NW and legally described as follows: Lot 6, Block 1, White Pine Estates, subject to easement as shown on plat, Anoka County, Minnesota (the "Subject Property"). NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: 1. That the Applicants appeared before the Board of Adjustment for a public hearing pursuant to Section 9.03.07 of the Ramsey City Code on November 5, 2009, and that said public hearing was properly advertised, and that the minutes of said public hearing are hereby incorporated as a part of these findings by reference. 2. That the Subject Property is zoned R-1 Rural Developing. 3. That that Subject Property is approximately 1.30 acres in size. 4. That the Subject Property is surrounded by properties also zoned R-1 Rural Developing. 5. That the Subject Property is a riparian lot within the Wild and Scenic River Overlay District. 6. That in 1981, the City of Ramsey adopted Section 9.23.06 (Scenic River District Provisions) of City Code, which requires buildings to be setback at least 150 feet from the Ordinary High Water Mark (OHWM) of the river. 7. That according to the certificate of survey produced by John Oliver and Associates, dated December 22, 1977, the principal structure is located approximately 140 feet from the OHWM.