Agenda - Planning Commission - 10/15/2015

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Commissioner introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #15-10-247 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF A VARIANCE TO ENCROACH ON THE REQUIRED FENCE HEIGHT LIMIT AT 5650 156th LANE NW AND DECLARING TERMS OF SAME WHEREAS, Walter Gleb and Sandy Warner, 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 height limit for a fence on the property generally known as 5650 156th Lane NW and legally described as follows: Lot 25, Block 3, Wildlife Sanctuary 2nd Addition, Anoka County, Minnesota (the "Subject Property"). AND WHEREAS, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on October 15, 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 #0953, a Variance to allow a fence higher than eight (8) feet on the Subject Property is hereby granted. 2. That the Permittee shall be required to obtain a Building Permit for the fence. 3. That the fence shall be inspected and fence height shall not exceed thirteen (13) feet as measure from grade to top of structure. 4. That the Permittee is responsible for accurately locating the property line of the Subject Property for the fence. 5. That the Permittee shall maintain positive drainage and existing grades along the westerly property line of the Subject Property. 6. That the Permittee shall be responsible for all costs incurred in administering and enforcing this Variance. 7. That this Variance shall automatically expire if the use is not initiated by October 15, 2016 and issuance of the Building Permit shall constitute initiation. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner , and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: