Agenda - Planning Commission - 05/07/2015

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Commissioner introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #15-05-114 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF A VARIANCE TO EXCEED THE ALLOWABLE MEAN GABLE HEIGHT FOR A DETACHED ACCESSORY BUILDING ON A PROPERTY LESS THAN TWO (2) ACRES IN SIZE. WHEREAS, Allen and Alycia Skogquist (Permittee) have properly applied for a variance to Section 117-349 (Accessory Uses and Buildings) of the Ramsey City Code regarding the maximum allowable mean gable height for a detached accessory building on the property generally known as 9491 Inverness Lane NW and legally described as follows: Lot 1, Block 1, Northfork Highlands Second Addition, Anoka County, Minnesota, subject to easement as shown on plat (Subject Property). AND WHEREAS, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on May 7, 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 #0945, a variance (the "Variance") to the allowable mean gable height for a detached accessory building (the "Building") on the Subject Property is hereby granted. 2. That the mean gable height of the Building shall not exceed twenty (20) feet, measured from the mean grade adjacent to the Building. 3. That the Building shall comply with all required setbacks on the Subject Property. 4. That the exterior finish of the Building shall be the same as that of the principal building on the Subject Property. 5. That the proposed Building shall comply with all other applicable Zoning, Building, and Fire Code standards. 6. The Permittee shall be responsible for all costs incurred in administering and enforcing this Variance. 7. That the Permittee shall obtain all necessary permits prior to commencing any construction activity related to the Building.