Agenda - Planning Commission - 04/09/2015

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Commissioner introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #15-04-078 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF A VARIANCE TO THE SIDE YARD SETBACK FOR AN ACCESSORY STRUCTURE ADDITION. WHEREAS, Jeff Rieck (Permittee) has properly applied for a variance to Section 117- 111 (R-1 Residential District) of the Ramsey City Code with regard to the minimum setback required for accessory buildings 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 (Subject Property). AND WHEREAS, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on April 9, 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 #0944, a variance (the "Variance") to side yard setbacks for accessory buildings, as shown on the attached exhibit, is hereby granted. 2. That the addition shall be located no closer than five (5) feet from the eastern side property boundary of the Subject Property. 3. That the exterior finish of the addition shall be the same as that of the principal building. 4. That the proposed garage addition shall comply with all other applicable Zoning, Building, and Fire Code standards. 5. The Permittee shall be responsible for all costs incurred in administering and enforcing this Variance. 6. That this Variance shall automatically expire if the use is not initiated by April 9, 2016, and issuance of the building permit 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: