Agenda - Planning Commission - 06/05/2014

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RESOLUTION #14-06-100 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF A VARIANCE TO ENCROACH INTO REQUIRED SETBACK FOR A DRIVEWAY AT 5186 146TH CIRCLE NW AND DECLARING TERMS OF SAME WHEREAS, Douglas W. Gerick and Catherine McPherson, hereinafter referred to as the "Permittee," have properly applied for a variance from Section 117-111 (R-1 Residential District) of the Ramsey City Code to encroach on the required setback for a driveway by three (3) feet on the property generally known as 5186 146th Circle NW and legally described as follows: Lot 8, Block 5 Rivers Bend, subject to easement of record, Anoka County, Minnesota (the "Subject Property"). AND WHEREAS, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on June 5, 2014, pursuant to Section 117-53 of the Ramsey City Code. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: 1. That based on Findings of Fact #0927, a Variance to construct a driveway extension within the required setback for driveways on the Subject Property is hereby granted. 2. That the driveway extension shall not be located any closer than two (2) feet from the northerly property line of the Subject Property. 3. That the Permittee shall be required enter into an Easement Encroachment Agreement with the City of Ramsey (the "City"), subject to the approval of the City Council. 4. That the Permittee is responsible for accurately locating the northerly property line of the Subject Property (survey markers exposed) and having it clearly marked for the City to verify the encroachment distance. 5. That the Permittee shall maintain positive drainage and existing grades along the northerly property line of the Subject Property. 6. That the Permittee shall be responsible for all costs incurred in administering and enforcing this Variance. 7. That the Permittee shall obtain all necessary permits prior to commencing any construction of the driveway, including a Zoning Permit. 8. That this Variance shall automatically expire if the use is not initiated by June 5, 2015 and issuance of the Zoning Permit shall constitute initiation.