Agenda - Planning Commission - 09/01/2016

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Commissioner introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #16-08-152 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF A VARIANCE TO ALLOW A DETACHED ACCESSORY BUILDING TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE MEAN GABLE HEIGHT. WHEREAS, Jason and Susan Nordquist (Permittee) have properly applied for a variance from Sections 117-349 (Accessory Uses and Structures) of the Ramsey City Code to construct a detached accessory building that exceeds the maximum allowable mean gable height of sixteen (16) feet on the property generally known as 8855 176th Avenue NW and legally described as follows: Lot 1, Block 1, Countryside Estates. (Subject Property). AND WHEREAS,the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on September 1, 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 90965, a variance (the "Variance") to allow a detached accessory building to exceed the maximum allowable mean gable height is hereby granted. 2. That the height of the detached accessory building shall not exceed twenty-two (22) feet. 3. That the sidewall height of the detached accessory building shall not exceed fourteen(14) feet. 4. That the detached accessory building shall have a 4:12 roof pitch,as proposed by the Applicant. 5. That the detached accessory building shall comply with all other applicable Zoning, Building, and Fire Code standards. 6. That the Permittee agrees that there will not be any commercial activities within the detached accessory building unless in full compliance with City Code Section 117-351 (Home Occupations). 7. The Permittee shall be responsible for all costs incurred in administering and enforcing this Variance. 8. That this Variance shall automatically expire if the use is not initiated by October 1,2017, and issuance of the building permit shall constitute initiation.