Agenda - Council - 09/28/1993 - Laserfiche WebLink

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I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ! CASE # · ~l~ INTRODUCE PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH REGULATIONS FOR MOVING STRUCTURES INTO AND WITHIN THE CITY OF RAMSEY By: Zoning Administrator Sylvia Frolik Background: As you may recall, a subcommittee of members of the City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission was formed to work on the issue of accessory uses and buildings. That subcommittee consisted of the following persons: Mayor Gilbertson, Councilmembers Zimmerman and Hardin, Planning Commission Chairperson Bawden, and Commissioners Hendriksen and Deemer. That subcommittee also took on the task of establishing regulations for moving structures into or within the City of Ramsey. at the last workshop meeting of the City Council/Planning and Zoning Commission Subcommittee, Staff was directed to draft an ordinance to prohibit the moving of structures into and within the City. Staff discussed this direction with the City Attorney and he advised against absolute prohibition as it could be challenged as discriminatory. City Attorney Goodrich stated that establishing stringent regulations for moving in structures can provide the protection the City desires without being discriminatory. Observations: Upon the advice of City Attorney William Goodrich, the subcommittee chose to draft an ordinance to establish stringent regulations for moving structures into or within Ramsey, rather than using absolute prohibition which could be challenged as discriminatory. The draft ordinance was reviewed by the subcommittee on September 7. (It should be noted that the 3 councilmembers on the subcommittee were not present at that meeting). The consensus of those members present was that the ordinance should do the following: a) Allow accessory structures (garages, storage sheds) to be moved into or within the City with a building permit. b) Require a building moving permit for homes'to be moved into or within Ramsey. The building moving permit does require a review by the Planning Commission and approval of City Council. Approval would be based on, but not limited to, building architecture, style, age, construction materials, and valuation. An approved building moving permit will require the applicant to post a financial guarantee to ensure proper completion of the project. The amount of the financial guarantee would be determined on a case by case basis. Recommendation: City Staff recommends introduction of the ordinance, which is enclosed for review. Council Action: Motion to: Introduce Ordinance g93- amending Chapter 8 of the Ramsey City Code to establish regulations for moving structures into or within the City of Ramsey. Review Checklist: City Administrator C~ty Attorney Finance Officer City Building Official CC: 9/28/93