Resolution - #16-05-105A - 07/21/2016

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Commissioner Andrusko introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #16-05-105A RESOLUTION ADOPTING FINDINGS OF FACT #0936 RELATING TO A REQUEST FROM GREGORY AND RACHELLE BINFET FOR A VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT A DETACHED ACCESSORY BUILDING WITHIN THE ORDINARY HIGH WATER LEVEL SETBACK, NEARER THE FRONT LOT LINE THAN THE HOME AND TO CONSTRUCT A SECOND DRIVEWAY. WHEREAS, Gregory and Rachelle Binfet, hereinafter referred to as "Applicants," have properly applied for a variance from Sections 117-225 (Shoreland Overlay District development standards) and 117-111 (R-1 Residential District) of the Ramsey City Code to construct a detached accessory building within the established Ordinary High Water setback as well as nearer the front lot line than the home, and to construct a second driveway on the property generally known as 14301 Neon Street NW and legally described as follows: Lot 2, Block 1, Chestnut Woods. (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 submitted an application for a variance on May 4, 2016. 2. That the Applicant appeared before the Planning Commission for a public hearing pursuant to Section 117-53 of the Ramsey City Code on June 2, 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. 3. That the Applicant requested an amendment to one of the conditions of the approved variance on June 30, 2016. 4. That the Applicant appeared before the Planning Commission on July 21, 2016 and that the minutes of said meeting are hereby incorporated as a part of these findings by reference. 5. That the Subject Property is zoned R-1 Residential (MUSA) and is approximately 1.04 acres in size. 6. That the Subject Property is surrounded by properties also zoned R-1 Residential (MUSA). 7. That the Subject Property has unique characteristics, such as irregularity of shape and terrain, which prevent the Applicant from building the accessory structure without the issuance of a variance.