Resolution - #15-03-066 - 03/05/2015

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Commissioner Bauer introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #15-03-066 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF A VARIANCE TO SIDE YARD SETBACK REQUIREMENTS FOR AN EXISTING IN -GROUND SWIMMING POOL. WHEREAS, Steven Little (Permittee) has properly applied for a variance to Section 117- 349 (Accessory Uses and Buildings) of the Ramsey City Code regarding pool setbacks from adjoining lots on the property generally known as 14255 Bowers Drive NW and legally described as follows: Lot 1, 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 #0942, a variance to the minimum required setback for a swimming pool on the Subject Property to an adjoining property is hereby granted. 2. That the existing swimming pool shall not be located closer than six (6) feet to the proposed side lot line as shown on the attached exhibit. 3. That the Permittee shall be responsible for all costs incurred in administering and enforcing this variance. 4. That this Variance shall automatically expire if the use is not initiated by March 5, 2016, and finalizing an Administrative Subdivision to acquire a portion of the adjacent property, including providing the City with evidence of combining the Property Identification Numbers (PINs) after recording of the Quit Claim Deed transferring a portion of the adjacent property, generally known as 14235 Bowers Dr. NW, to the Subject Property, shall constitute initiation. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner Van Scoy, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Chairperson Levine Commissioner Bauer Commissioner Van Scoy Commissioner Brauer Commissioner Nosan