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10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. That the total square footage of accessory structures on the Subject'Property, including this proposed structure, would not exceed the maximum square footage allowed in City Code. That the location of the well prevents the Applicants fi'om moving the structure directly west (closer to the home) to achieve a greater front yard setback. That if the proposed structure were moved southwest of the proposed location, a mature maple and a clump of mature river birches would need to be removed and a mature oak tree would be severely impacted. That the proposed location of the accessory structure is adjacent to the existing driveway in an area clear of vegetation (there is an extension of the asphalt driveway which is where the structure is being proposed). That if the accessory structure were to be constructed in the rear yard, it would intensify the existing encroachment on the 200 foot setback from the Mississippi River resulting from the location of the principal structure. That similar variances have been granted in'the R-1 MUSA District in the City of Ramsey generally, and specifically on Bowers Drive. That the Mississippi River setback requirement imposes a hardship on the Subject Property that is not applicable to other lands in the same district. That, if granted, the variance will/will not impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent propmV. That, if granted, the variance will/will not have the effect of allowing a use that is prohibited in the applicable zoning district. 17. That, if granted, the variance will/will not increase the congestion on the public street. 18. That, if granted, the variance will/will not adversely impact the degree of public health, safety and general welfare provided for in the Ramsey City Code. 19. 20. 21. That, if granted, the variance will/will not diminish established property values within the neighborhood, That, if granted, the variance requested is/is not the minimuTM variance necessary to accomplish the intended purpose of the Applicants. That the unique circumstances on the Subject P~:operty do/do not result from the actions of the Applicants. 10 RESOLUTION #04-05- Page 2 of 3