Resolution - #14-10-206 Planning - 10/14/2014

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Commissioner Van Scoy introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #14 -10 -206 RESOLUTION ADOPTING FINDINGS OF FACT #0936 RELATING TO A REQUEST FROM GARY AND SANDRA STEINKE FOR A VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT A DETACHED ACCESSORY BUILDING THAT ENCROACHES ON THE ORDINARY HIGH WATER MARK SETBACK OF THE RUM RIVER. WHEREAS, Gary and Sandra Steinke, hereinafter referred to as "Applicants," have properly applied for a variance from Section 117 -256 (District Provisions) of the Ramsey City Code to construct a detached accessory building within the established river setback on the property generally known as 15825 Juniper Ridge Dr NW and legally described as follows: Lot 5, Block 1, Reilley Estates Second Addition, Anoka County, Minnesota, subject to easement as shown on the plat; subject to easement to the City of Ramsey and County of Anoka Filed 9- 14 -78. (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 submitted an application for a variance on August 27, 2014. 2. That the Applicants appeared before the Planning Commission for a public hearing pursuant to Section 117 -53 of the Ramsey City Code on October 9, 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. 3. That the Subject Property is zoned R -1 Residential (MUSA) and is approximately 0.92 acres in size. 4. That the Subject Property is surrounded by properties also zoned R -1 Residential (MUSA). 5. 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). 6. 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. 7. That Section 117 -111 (R -1 Residential District) of City Code allows one (1) driveway per property in the MUSA district. 8. 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