Resolution - #16-01-006 - 01/07/2016

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Commissioner Bauer introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #16-01-006 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF A VARIANCE TO LOT SIZE AND LOT WIDTH TO ALLOW FOR AN ADMINISTRATIVE SUBDIVISION TO ELIMINATE EXISTING ENCROACHMENTS OF PORTIONS OF A DECK AND HOME. WHEREAS, Central Bank (Permittee) has properly applied for a variance to Section 117- 148 (Critical River Overlay District Development Standards) of the Ramsey City Code with regard to lot size and lot width to allow for an Administrative Subdivision that will eliminate an existing encroachment of portions of both a deck and home 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"). AND WHEREAS, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on January 7, 2016, 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 #0958, a variance to lot size and lot width on the Subject Property, as depicted on the Subdivision Sketch prepared by Rum River Land Surveyors & Engineers, adjusting the common property line to ensure that the private well on the adjacent lot to the south maintains applicable setbacks, if necessary, is hereby granted. 2. That the Permittee shall be responsible for ensuring that the driveway encroachment is removed and the area restored with permanent vegetation by June 30, 2016. 3. That the Permittee shall be responsible for all costs incurred in administering and enforcing this variance. 4. That this Variance shall automatically expire if the use is not initiated by January 7, 2017, and completing the Administrative Subdivision transferring a portion of the Subject Property to the adjacent parcel, generally known as 14500 Bowers Dr. NW, including providing evidence to the City that the Property Identification Numbers (PINs) have been combined after recording of the Quit Claim Deed, shall constitute initiation.