Resolution - #04-05-138 - 05/25/2004

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Councilmember Cook introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION/404-05-138 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING FINDINGS OF FACT #0676 TO REZONE CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM R~I LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO B-2 HIGHWAY BUSINESS WHEREAS, on March 29, 2004, the City received an application to rezone certain property in accordance with Section 9.03.03 of the Ramsey City Code. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: 1. That Patrick Fitzpatrick, hereinafter referred to as "Applicant," has properly applied to rezone certain property from R-1 Low Density Residential to B-2 Highway Business. That the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing pursuant to Section 9.03.03 of the City Code on May 6, 2004 and said public hearing was properly advertised, and the minutes of said public hearing are hereby incorporated by reference. 3. That the property proposed to be rezoned is legally described as follows: Lot 9, Aud Sub No. 033, Anoka County, Minnesota 4. That the area of the property to be rezoned is approximately 5.5 acres in size. 5. Prior to adoption of the 2001 Comprehensive Plan and subsequent re-zoning, the Subject Property was zoned Highway Business. 6. That the Subject Property has been historically a residential use. 7. That the Subject Property is currently zoned R-1 Low Density Residential and is located within the boundaries of the current Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA). 8. That the Comprehensive Plan designates the property for Low Density Residential development. 9. That the Applicant has submitted a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the land use designation in the Comprehensive Plan from Low Density Residential to Places to Shop. 10. That thc proposed zoning amendment will substantially adversely impair the use or market value of any surrounding property. 11. That the proposed zoning amendment will change the essential character of the area, which is residential.