Resolution - #14-10-200 Planning - 10/14/2014

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Commissioner Bauer introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #14 -10 -200 RESOLUTION ADOPTING FINDINGS OF FACT #0934 RELATING TO A REQUEST FROM KIMBERLY M BARRY AND MICHAEL R MUSENBROCK FOR A VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT A DETACHED ACCESSORY BUILDING THAT ENCROACHES ON THE RIVER SETBACK AND THE FRONT YARD SETBACK. WHEREAS, Kimberly M Barry and Michael R Musenbrock, hereinafter referred to as "Applicants," have properly applied for a variance from Section 117 -256 (District Provisions) and 117 -111 (R -1 Residential District) of the Ramsey City Code to construct a detached accessory building within the established river and front yard setbacks on the property generally known as 16601 Fluorine St NW and legally described as follows: Lot 8, Block 1, White Pines Estates, Anoka County, Minnesota, subject to easement as shown on the plat (the "Subject Property "). NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: 1. That the Applicants appeared before the Planning Commission for a public hearing pursuant to Section 117 -53 of the Ramsey City Code on September 4, 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 zoned R -1 Residential (Rural Developing) and is approximately 1.12 acres in size. 3. That the Subject Property is surrounded by properties also zoned R -1 Residential (Rural Developing). 4. That the Subject Property is located within the Scenic River Land Use District and is classified as rural area per City Code Section 117 -254 (District Application). 5. That Section 117 -256 (District Provisions) (b) of City Code establishes a minimum building setback of 150 feet from the Ordinary High Water Mark (OHWM) of the Rum River and a minimum building setback of thirty (30) feet from the bluff line. 6. That Section 117 -111 (R -1 Residential District) of City Code establishes a minimum building setback of forty (40) feet from the front property line. 7. That Section 117 -349 (Accessory Uses and Buildings) (d) (12) d. of City Code permits detached accessory buildings to be located nearer the front property line than the principal