Agenda - Planning Commission - 03/05/2015

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Commissioner introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #15-03-064 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF A VARIANCE TO LOT SIZE TO ALLOW FOR AN ADMINISTRATIVE SUBDIVISION TO ELIMINATE AN EXISTING ENCROACHMENT OF AN IN -GROUND SWIMMING POOL. WHEREAS, Steven Little (Permittee) has properly applied for a variance to Section 117- 148 (Critical River Overlay District Development Standards) of the Ramsey City Code with regard to lot size to allow for an Administrative Subdivision that will eliminate an existing encroachment of an in -ground swimming pool on the property generally known as 14235 Bowers Drive NW and legally described as follows: Lot 2, Block 2, Bower's Mississippi Acres 3rd Addition, Anoka County, Minnesota (Subject Property). AND WHEREAS, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on March 5, 2015, pursuant to Section 117-53 of the Ramsey City Code, and adopted findings of fact relating to the request for a variance. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: 1. That based on Findings of Fact #0941, a variance to lot size to facilitate an Administrative Subdivision that will eliminate an encroachment of an in -ground swimming pool on the Subject Property, as shown on the attached exhibit, is hereby granted. 2. That the Permittee shall be responsible for all costs incurred in administering and enforcing this variance. 3. That this Variance shall automatically expire if the use is not initiated by March 5, 2016, and finalizing the Administrative Subdivision transferring a portion of the Subject Property to the adjacent parcel, generally known as 14255 Bowers Dr. NW, including providing evidence to the City that the Property Identification Numbers (PINs) have been combined after recording of the Quit Claim Deed, 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: and the following voted against the same: and the following abstained: and the following were absent: