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-234- (the "Subject Property") NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MI2NNESOTA, as follows: That the Board of Adjustment conducted a public hearing pursuant to Section 9.03.05 of the Ramsey City Code on September 4, 2001 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 proposed to be rezoned from Bi, Business and R3U, Low Density Multi-Family Residential to MR, High Density Multi-Family. 3. That the subject property is proposed to be subdivided into three lots; One lot will be for two apartment buildings, one lot for the church building, and one lot for life memorial gardens. 4. That City Ordinances restrict structure heights to 35 feet in all zoning districts. 5. That the Applicant is proposing to construct a three story apartment building that will reach a maximum height of 52 feet and therefore exceeds the 35-foot height restriction by 17 feet. 6. That the proposed structure is proposed to house at least 47 senior citizens, some of which may have limited mobility to escape from a fire. 7. The applicant has provided staff with information regarding the height of the third story decks. The highest point of the third story deck is 32 feet above grade. 8. That the 35-foot height restriction is based on the reach capabilities of fire suppression equipment in the City's fire department. 9. That the City of Ramsey has a joint powers agreement with the Cities of Anoka and Andover, which have equipment with reach capabilities in excess of 52 feet. 10. That the preliminary City of Ramsey 2002 budget includes the purchase of an aerial ladder truck. 11. That if granted, the variance will grant special privilege that is denied to other owners of lands, structures or buildings in the same district. 12. That if granted, the variance will not impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent property. 13. That if granted, the variance will be materially detrimental to the purposes of the Ramsey Zoning Chapter or other property in the area. RESOLUTION #01-09~323 Page 2 of 3 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I'