Agenda - Planning Commission - 01/07/2016

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ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY BOARD CITY OF RAMSEY ANOKA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA On Monday, December 21, 2015, the Environmental Policy Board (EPB) met in the COR Conference Room at the Ramsey Municipal Center, 7550 Sunwood Drive N.W., Ramsey, Minnesota. Members Present: Members Absent: Also Present: Acting Chairperson Michael Valentine Board Member Bob Bentz Board Member Reid Bernard Board Member Jane Covart Board Member Michael Hiatt Board Member Larry Lewis Chairperson Thomas Stodola City Planner Chris Anderson City Council Liaison John LeTourneau 5.01: Recommend Resolutions #16-01-005, #16-01-006, #16-01-007, and #16-01-008 Related to a Request for a Variance to Minimum Lot Size, Width and Side Yard Setbacks in the Critical River Overlay District on the Properties Located at 14510 and 14500 Bowers Drive NW; Case of Central Bank City Planner Anderson presented the staff report. He noted this house has been on this property for decades, before there were records. Since then, the area has become incorporated, and the Critical River Overly District has been implemented which changed some of the minimum lot requirements. Board Member Lewis inquired what the width of the remaining lot size would be if the common lot line was adjusted. City Planner Anderson responded the reduction in width would change from 100 feet to 80 feet. Board Member Lewis questioned if this would be large enough for a home. City Planner Anderson explained the home would likely be placed within the same setback pattern. The builders would need to request a variance for the setback. He said he believes an 80 foot width would be possible. He added that where it would line up with the other homes could be an issue. Board Member Lewis clarified there would still be 100 feet of footage on both the front and the back. City Planner Anderson confirmed this.