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Assistant Community Development Director Trudgeon stated Mr. Bauer is in attendance, as are the two al'fccted property owners. He stated from Staff's position they are still comfortable with approval of the variance, but the wording needs to be amended in the findings of fact. Commission Input Chairperson Nixt indicated in light of the knowledge that the City has granted a variance with road fi'ontage of 66 feet, how else might this information have impacted the variance if it had been known at the time of the request. Assistant Community Development Director Trudgeon stated it probably would not have affected the variance, but what it did was affect the platting process and the access that would have come fi'om 160th Lane. Chairperson Nixt asked if the applicant would access the property from 161 st Lane NW. Assistant Community Development Director Trudgeon indicated he would unless something was worked out between the owners. Steve Dusbabek, 7191 161st Lane NW indicated he takes exception to one thing Assistant Community Development Director Trudgeon stated, which was that the 66 feet of frontage was not taken into account back in October. He noted the 66 feet and 105 feet of frontage were looked at together when considering the variance. He asked why Ramsey has City Codes if they arc just going to grant variances. Chairperson Nixt advised the purpose for City Codes is to provide structure, which is the reason they also have a variance process, because in some cases enforcement of the codes may result in an unjust outcome, Chairperson Nixt stated he looks at it as a property with eleven acres that except for the road frontage has more than enough opportunity to subdivide. He indicated he looks at it as relief. Board Member Brauer added that access from 161st Lane NW was not precluded in the variance, but 160th l~ane NW was cleaner and shorter. Chairperson Nixt agreed, stating it was clear the applicant had that option, and they had that discussion during the original variance hearing. He indicated while Mr. Dusbabek's point is noted, he would have come to the same conclusion in the previous review. He stated with potential development in the future and the fact the Commission is not granting anything that would not be granted to another landowner in a similar situation, that he is comfortable with the decision. Motion by Chairperson Nixt, seconded by Board Member Jeffrey to adopt Resolution #04-05- 107 adopting amended Findings of Fact #0653 relating to Greg Bauer's request for a variance fi'om thc street fl'ontage or lot width requirement. Board of Adjustment/May 6, 2004 Page 5 of 6