Agenda - Planning Commission - 07/09/2015

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Commissioner introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #15-07-163 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF A VARIANCE TO MINIMUM LOT SIZE IN BOTH THE R-1 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT AND THE SCENIC RIVER OVERLAY DISTRICT. WHEREAS, Paul and Mary Johnson (Permittee) have properly applied for a variance to Sections 117-111 (R-1 Residential District) and 117-256 (District Provisions) of the Ramsey City Code with regard to lot size to facilitate a lot split of the property generally known as 16520 Germanium St NW and legally described as follows: Lot 12, Block 1, White Pine Estates, Anoka County, Minnesota, subject to easement as shown on plat (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, 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 #0948, a variance to lot size on the Subject Property is hereby granted. 2. That the Permittee shall be required to apply for a Minor Plat to officially subdivide the Subject Property and, through that process, shall design the Minor Plat such that one lot complies with the minimum lot size required (2.5 acres) and the other lot minimizes the deviation from minimum lot size. 3. That the Variance shall be contingent upon the Permittee having a Wetland Delineation, completed by a qualified individual and approved by the Lower Rum River Water Management Organization (LRRWMO), to confirm there is sufficient upland area on the Subject Property to accommodate the construction of a single family home. 4. That the Permittee shall provide evidence of a Drainage and Utility Easement having been recorded against the Subject Property encumbering the re-routed drainage ditch or shall have a Drainage and Utility Easement prepared, reviewed by the City of Ramsey (the "City"), and recorded against the Subject property for the re-routed drainage ditch as was a condition of approval of an Environmental Permit in 1985. 5. That the Permittee shall be responsible for all costs incurred in administering and enforcing this variance.