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

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21. That there is currently one access to Neon Street NW from the Subject Property but, due to the location, the existing driveway cannot reasonably be extended to the proposed detached accessory building. 22. That the intent of limiting the number of driveways is, at least in part, to control costs associated with street reconstruction projects. 23. That because Neon Street NW is a private road, street infrastructure costs would not be a concern of the City's. 24. That the Subject Property's road frontage, which is 340 feet, is more characteristic of lots in the R-1 Rural Developing zoning district, which are allowed two driveways. 25. That information pertaining to this request was forwarded to the MN Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR). 26. That the proposed use (detached accessory building) is a permitted use in the R-1 Residential (MUSA) zoning district. 27. That the plight is due to circumstances unique to the Subject Property. 28. That the plight was not created by the Applicants. 29. That the variance will not alter the locality's essential character. 30. That the variance will not impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent property. 31. That the variance will not have the effect of allowing a use that is prohibited in the applicable zoning district. 32. That the variance will not increase the congestion on the public street. 33. That the variance will not adversely impact the degree of public health, safety and general welfare provided for in the Ramsey City Code. 34. That the variance will not permit standards that are lower than those required by state law. 35. That the variance will not diminish established property values within the neighborhood. 36. That the variance requested is the minimum variance necessary to accomplish the intended purpose of the Applicants. 37. That the variance will not grant the Applicants any special privilege that is denied to the owners of other land in the same district. RESOLUTION #16-05-105A Page 3 of 4