Agenda - Planning Commission - 10/09/2014

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Commissioner introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #14-10-209 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF A VARIANCE TO EXCEED THE FENCE HEIGHT LIMIT IN THE FRONT YARD SETBACK AT 5859 ALPINE DR NW AND DECLARING TERMS OF SAME WHEREAS, James and Patricia Hirschman, 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 exceed the fence height limit in the front yard setback by two (2) feet on the property generally known as 5859 Alpine Dr NW and legally described as follows: That part of the south 255.22 feet of the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter, as measured along east line thereof of Section 23, Township 32, Range 25 lying easterly of the center line of CSAH No 5, except east 500 feet thereof, except road subject to eastment of record, Anoka County, Minnesota. (the "Subject Property"). AND WHEREAS, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on October 9, 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 #0937, a Variance to construct a fence six (6) feet in height within the front yard setback on the Subject Property is hereby granted. 2. That the fence shall be located entirely on the Subject Property and comply with all other fence standards described in City Code Section 117-111 (R-1 Residential). 3. That the Permittee is responsible for accurately locating the easterly and southerly property lines of the Subject Property (survey markers exposed) and having it clearly marked for the City to verify the proposed location of the fencing. 4. That the Permittee shall be responsible for all costs incurred in administering and enforcing this Variance. 5. That the Permittee shall obtain all necessary permits prior to commencing any construction of the fencing, including a Zoning Permit. 6. That this Variance shall automatically expire if the use is not initiated by October 9, 2015 and issuance of the Zoning Permit shall constitute initiation. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner , and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof.