Resolution - #15-03-063 - 03/05/2015

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Commissioner Bauer introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #15-03-063 RESOLUTION ADOPTING FINDINGS OF FACT #0941 RELATING TO A REQUEST FROM STEVEN LITTLE FOR A VARIANCE TO LOT SIZE REQUIREMENTS IN THE CRITICAL RIVER OVERLAY DISTRICT TO ALLOW AN ADMINSTRATIVE SUBDIVISION TO ELIMINATE AN ENCROACHMENT OF AN IN -GROUND SWIMMING POOL. WHEREAS, Steven Little, hereinafter referred to as "Applicant," has properly applied for a variance from Section 117-148 (Critical River Overlay District Development Standards) of the Ramsey City Code regarding minimum lot size to facilitate an Administrative Subdivision to eliminate an encroachment of an existing in -ground swimming pool that partially encroaches on the property generally known as 14235 Bowers Drive NW and legally described as follows: Lot 2, Block 2, Bower's Mississippi Acres 3`d Addition, Anoka County, Minnesota (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 Applicant appeared before the Planning Commission for a public hearing pursuant to Section 117-53 (Variances) of the Ramsey City Code on March 5, 2015, 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 (MUSA) and is approximately 1.01 acres in size. 3. That the Subject Property is surrounded by properties also zoned R-1 Residential (MUSA) and of similar sizes, with the exception of the parcel to the east which is approximately seventy-eight (78) acres in size. 4. That the Subject Property is located within the Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area and the Rural Service Area as defined in MN Statutes. 5. That Section 117-148 (Critical River Overlay District Development Standards) of City Code establishes a minimum lot size of 2.5 acres for lots within the Critical River Area and rural service area. 6. That the Subject Property was platted in 1973 as part of the Bowers Mississippi Acres 3rd Addition plat and is considered lawful non -conforming with regard to lot size.