Agenda - Planning Commission - 07/10/2014

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Commissioner introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION 14-07-134 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING FINDINGS OF FACT #0930 RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE FROM THE MAXIMUM CUL-DE-SAC LENGTH RESTRICTION WHEREAS, Village Bank, hereafter referred to as "Developer", properly applied for have properly applied for a variance to the maximum allowable cul-de-sac length of 600 feet established in Section 117-614 Subd. (c)(3) of the Ramsey City Code of the following property, described in Exhibit A, attached hereto, located in the City of Ramsey: (Subject Property) NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY , STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: 1. That the Applicant appeared before the Planning Commission for a public hearing pursuant to Section 117-53 (Variances) of the Ramsey City Code on July 10, 2014, 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 located in the R-1 Residential (MUSA) District and the Applicant has made proper application to the City to plat the Subject Property into seven (7) single family lots. 3. That Section 117-614 Subd. (c)(3) of City Code limits the length of a cul-de-sac to 600 feet. 4. That Rivlyn Avenue currently terminates approximately 930 feet from the centerline of the right of way of the intersection of Tunsten Street and Riverdale Drive, the nearest intersecting entry point. 5. That the proposed plat of Ridgepointe will extend Rivlyn Avenue another 351 feet into the Subject Property for a total length of 1,281 feet. 6. That the Subject Property cannot meet City requirements without exceeding the 600-foot cul-de-sac length. 7. That, if granted, the variance will/will not impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent property. 8. That, if granted, the variance will/will not have the effect of allowing a use that is prohibited in the applicable zoning district. 9. That, if granted, the variance will/will not unreasonably increase the congestion on the public street. 10. That, if granted, the variance will/will not adversely impact the degree of public health, safety and general welfare provided for in the Ramsey City Code. 11. That, if granted, the variance will/will not diminish established property values within the neighborhood. 12. That, if granted, the variance requested is/is not the minimum variance necessary to accomplish the intended purpose of the Applicant. 13. That the unique circumstances on the Subject Property do/do not result from the actions of the Applicant. 14. That, if granted, the variance will/will not grant the Applicant any special privilege that is denied to the owners of other land in the same district.