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C SE #/.' REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE FROM FRONT YARD SETBACK REQUIREMENTS AND ACCESSORY STRUCTURE HEIGHT LIMITS; CASE OF MR. STEVE PINEWSKI By: Zoning Administrator Sylvia Frolik B~ckground: Mr. Steve Pinewski is proposing to construct a 4,480 square foot accessory structure on his 20 acre parcel located at 6360 167th Avenue N.W. The principal structure on the property is located approximately 1,000 feet from the property line. Mr. Pinewski is proposing to locate the new accessory structure in the west side yard, but closer to the front property line than the principal structure to avoid removal of a significant amount of blue spruce plantings and encroaching the on- site drainfield and natural drainage area. Also, Mr. Pinewski is proposing to construct a building that measures 60'x74' which complies with size restrictions for accessory structures. Mr. Pinewski is proposing to construct the building with a 5/12 pitch roof to match the home. The width of the building and the desired pitch will cause the building to have a height of 24 feet and City Code limits accessory sumcture height to 16 feet. The City Building Official is very concerned with the 16 foot height requirement and is intending to amend accessory structure height limits during recodification. The Building Official has explained that the City allows for large accessory structures but in the same vein prohibits those buildings from being constructed because of the 16 foot height limit. The wider a structure is built, the higher it will become with the standard 4/12 pitch roof. To go less than a 4/12 pitch roof is neither practical nor recommended. The Building Official has stated that for safety, practical and economical reasons, the accessory building height limit should be increased to at least 20 feet to accommodate structures up to 40 foot wide with 12 foot doors and 4/12 pitched roofs. To maintain a 16 foot height limit on the larger buildings or buildings with sidewalls that will accommodate 12' doors, would require special engineered trusses which are an excessive cost to the property owner. The following items are enclosed for your information: a) b) c) d) e) Site location map Site plan and proposal Building plans Proposed findings of fact Proposed variance Observations: On November 13, 1990, the City of Ramsey received an application for a variance from Steve Pinewski to construct an accessory structure nearer the front property line than the principal structure and to exceed the 16 foot height restriction.