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Commissioner Van Scoy introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION#15-07-165 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF A VARIANCE TO ENCROACH INTO REQUIRED SETBACK FOR A DRIVEWAY AT 17209 TUNGSTEN STREET NW AND DECLARING TERMS OF SAME WHEREAS, Frank and Dorothy Frederick, husband and wife, hereinafter referred to as the "Permittee," have properly applied for a variance from Section 117-111 (R-1 Residential District) of the Ramsey City Code to encroach on the required setback for a driveway on the property generally known as 17209 Tungsten St.NW and legally described as follows: Lot 7, Block 5, Fox Ridge Estates, Anoka County, Minnesota (the"Subject Property"). AND WHEREAS,the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on July 9, 2015, pursuant to Section 117-53 of the Ramsey City Code. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY,ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: 1. That based on Findings of Fact #0949, a Variance to construct a portion of a new driveway and to maintain an existing gravel driveway within the required setback for driveways on the Subject Property is hereby granted. 2. That the new driveway shall be installed in accordance with Exhibit A, prepared by the Permittee and dated July 9, 2015. 3. That the existing gravel driveway adjacent to the attached garage and all parts of the new concrete driveway shall not extend any further than the property line of the Subject Property. 4. That the Permittee shall be required to enter into an Easement Encroachment Agreement with the City of Ramsey (the "City"), subject to the approval of the City Council, for the new concrete driveway as well as the existing gravel driveway. 5. That the Permittee is responsible for accurately locating the property line of the Subject Property (survey markers exposed) and having it clearly marked for the City to verify the encroachment distance. 6. That the Permittee shall maintain positive drainage and existing grades along the northerly property line of the Subject Property. 7. That the Permittee shall be responsible for all costs incurred in administering and enforcing this Variance.