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Commissioner Bauer introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #16-01-005 RESOLUTION ADOPTING FINDINGS OF FACT #0958 RELATING TO A REQUEST FROM CENTRAL BANK FOR A VARIANCE TO LOT SIZE AND LOT WIDTH REQUIREMENTS IN THE CRITICAL RIVER OVERLAY DISTRICT TO ALLOW AN ADMINSTRATIVE SUBDIVISION TO ELIMINATE EXISTING ENCROACHMENTS. WHEREAS, Central Bank, hereinafter referred to as "Applicant", has properly applied for a variance from Section 117-148 (Critical River Overlay District Development Standards) of the Ramsey City Code regarding minimum lot size and lot width to facilitate, an Administrative Subdivision that would address the infringement of an existing deck and home that partially encroach on the property generally known as 14510 Bowers Drive NW and legally described as follows: Lot 26, Bowers Mississippi Acres, Anoka County, Minnesota (the "Subject Property"). NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: 1. That the Applicant appeared before the Planning Commission for a public hearing pursuant to Section 117-53 (Variances) of the Ramsey City Code on January 7, 2016, and that said public hearing was properly advertised, and that the minutes of said public hearing are hereby incorporated as a part of these findings by reference. 2. That the Subject Property is zoned R-1 Residential (MUSA) and is approximately 0.94 acres in size. 3. That the Subject Property is surrounded by properties also zoned R-1 Residential (MUSA) and of similar sizes. 4. That the Subject Property is located within the Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area and the Rural Service Area as defined in MN Statutes. 5. That Section 117-148 (Critical River Overlay District Development Standards) of City Code establishes a minimum lot size of 2.5 acres and minimum lot width of 200 feet for lots within the Critical River Area and Rural Service Area. 6. That the Subject Property was platted in 1948 as part of the Bowers Mississippi Acres plat and is considered lawful non -conforming with regard to lot size and lot width. 7. That the Subject Property was foreclosed on in 2015 by Central Bank.