Resolution - #15-04-077 - 04/09/2015

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Commissioner Bauer introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #15-04-077 RESOLUTION ADOPTING FINDINGS OF FACT #0944 RELATING TO A REQUEST FROM JEFF RIECK FOR A VARIANCE TO THE SIDE YARD SETBACK REQUIREMENT IN THE R-1 RESIDENTIAL (RURAL DEVELOPING) DISTRICT FOR AN ADDITION TO AN ATTACHED GARAGE. WHEREAS, Jeff Rieck, hereinafter referred to as "Applicant," has properly applied for a variance from Section 117-111 (R-1 Residential District) of the Ramsey City Code regarding the side yard setback for accessory structures on the property generally known as 6520 170th Ave NW and legally described as follows: Lot 1, Block 6, Shady Lawn Estates, 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 April 9, 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 (Rural Developing) and is approximately 1.15 acres in size. 3. That the Subject Property is surrounded by properties also zoned R-1 Residential (Rural Developing) and of similar sizes. 4. That the Subject Property was platted in 1972 as part of the Shady Lawn Estates plat. 5. That the Applicant is proposing to construct an addition to the existing attached garage to provide additional storage space, which will result in a three (3) stall attached garage. 6. That the addition would be located five (5) feet from the side property line. 7. That City Code Section 117-111 (R-1 Residential) (d) requires accessory buildings to be setback from a side property line a minimum of ten (10) feet. 8. That the Subject Property is a corner lot.