Resolution - #15-08-209 - 08/25/2015

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Councilmember LeTourneau introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #15-08-209 A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING STAFF’S INTERPRETATION OF LAWFUL NON- CONFORMING SURFACE AREA FOR THE PROPERTIES LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS OUTLOT B AND LOT 1 BLOCK 1 VERNDALE COMMERCIAL PARK. WHEREAS , the Property Owner has contended that the site has been used continuously as a car dealership for many years; and WHEREAS , the site has also had instances with code enforcement in the past with questions over the exact location of the surface area and aerial photos from previous years have shown a distinct area that has been maintained with class v material for the sellable area; and WHEREAS , on August 10, 2015, the Property Owner, Tenant, and City Staff reached an agreeable solution to maintain required setbacks from the property border and public road right- of-way (greenspace) along with a clear distinction to the sellable area from the vegetation, and to classify the area as lawful non-conforming. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: 1)That the Ramsey City Council hereby approves the area in the attached exhibit as lawful non- conforming regarding surface material for the properties legally described as Outlot B and Lot 1, Block 1 Verndale Commercial Park. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Johns, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Strommen Councilmember LeTourneau Councilmember Johns Councilmember Kuzma Councilmember Riley Councilmember Williams and the following voted against the same: None and the following abstained: None