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7.04: Consider Request to Extent Timeline to Record Final Plat of MICHELS PROPERTY located at 6080 Highway 10 NW; Case of Jeanie Michels Associate Planner reviewed the staff report. Motion by Councilmember Jeffrey, seconded by Councilmember Wise, to adopt Resolution #11- 01 -034 authorizing an extension of no more than six (6) months to record the Plat. The City has the ability to re- evaluate additional extensions at any time. Further discussion: Councilmember McGlone asked about the trail extension and potential impacts. Associate Planner Gladhill said the Mississippi Region Trail is a critical connection for Ramsey and Anoka as the trail will eventually go to the headwaters in Louisiana. He said while it is not the best location for ADA purposes the applicant is willing to work with the City, adding it will be in the general location of Rivlyn Avenue. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Ramsey, Councilmembers Backous, Elvig, Jeffrey, McGlone, Tossey, and Wise. Voting No: None. 7.05: Introduce Ordinance to Amend Section 117 -111 (R -w Residential District) of Chapter 117 of the Ramsey Zoning Code Community Development Staff Anderson reviewed the staff report. Councilmember McGlone expressed concern about encroaching on rear yard setbacks that don't just separate residences but uses, such as a park. Mr. Anderson said the ordinance is specific to principal structures and detached access only needs to meet a five -foot rear yard setback. Mayor Ramsey asked if the principal structure includes a deck. Associate Planner Gladhill said an open deck is already allowed and that he is referring to a three- or four- season porch. Councilmember Elvig said the intent is to allow setbacks where there is no near neighbor or open land and should include conservatory or other public space. Councilmember Tossey said he does not like to amend an entire ordinance because of one situation but understood the intent, especially in light of recent rulings regarding variances. Motion by Mayor Ramsey, seconded by Councilmember Backous, to introduce an Ordinance amending Chapter 117 -111 of the City's Zoning Code to provide a reduced rear yard setback of twenty (20) feet for lots with a rear property line entirely adjoining a parcel zoned as Park. Further discussion: Councilmember McGlone expressed concern that standards will no longer be followed. Councilmember Backous said the proposed change will avoid future variance discussions. City Council / January 25, 2011 Page 7of10