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15. That there iis a retaining wall along the southern edge of the driveway that would prevent access fror~ the existing driveway to the structure if it were constructed south of the principal structure. 16. That the Principal structure on the Subject Property is approximately ninety (90) feet from the front property line. 17. That on the adjoining lot to the north, the principal structure is setback approximately forty (40) feet from its front property line. 18. That the Applicant is proposing to construct an acces, sory building that will be approximately thirty (30) feet from the front property line and 123 feet from the lakeshore. 19. That the s0:ucture could be shifted back ten (I0) additional feet to comply with the district minimum and to match the setback of the neighboring house to the north without requiring an inordinate ,amount of additional fill to level out the site. 20. That the MN DNR reviewed the site plan and have no objection to the requested setback of 123 feet. While the MN DNR favors the 123 foot setback, they would not object to a reduced setback of i 13 feet. 21. That the construction of the detached accessory building will comply with all applicable Building Codes. 22. That the e~:terior finish is required to be of the same general design and materials as the home. 23. That the Applicants have stated that the accessory structure will meet all height restrictions as established in City Code. 24. That in the R-1 Rural Developing District, properties are permitted a maximum of two (2) driveways and the Subject Property currently has one (1) existing driveway. 25. That the Applicants have stated that a second driveway would be installed to access the new building. 26. That there }tre special conditions that apply to the Subject Property that do not generally apply to other PrOperties in the district; namely, the property abuts Rogers Lake, currently classified within thel city limits of Ramsey as a Natural Environment Lake, which has a structure setback of 200 feet (this essentially eliminates the opportunity for this landowner to construct any type of structure on the property). Also, the side/rear yard topography slopes down to the lake shorei gradual at first and then more severely, and finally, there are a number of mature trees that would require removal to locate this structure south of the principal dwelling. 27. That the Applicants want to avoid the loss of mature trees on the property (many mature oaks are located south of the principal structure). RESOLUTION #04-02- Page 3 of 4 13