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Commissioner Van Scoy introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #17-01-013 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING FINDINGS OF FACT #0977 RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO LOT DEPTH, NET DENSITY, AND SIDEWALK REQUIREMENTS FOR VISTAS AT NORTH COMMONS. WHEREAS, Lifestyle Properties, hereinafter referred to as "Applicant", properly applied to the City of Ramsey (the "City") for a variance to lot depth, net density, and sidewalk requirements for development of the property legally described as follows: Outlot A, Ramsey Town Center 8th Addition, Anoka County, Minnesota; and (the "Subject Property"); and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF RAMSEY PLANNING, as follows: 1) That the Applicant appeared before the Planning Commission for a public hearing pursuant to Section 117-53 (Variances) of the Ramsey City Code on January 5, 2017, 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. 2) That Section 117-118 of City Code (The COR District) contains the following design requirements. Design Standard Required Actual Lot Depth 80 feet 77 feet Net Density Minimum = 4 units/acre Maximum = 10 units/acre 3 units/acre Sidewalks Both side of public roads One side of road on Xenolith Street, 147th Terrace, and Willemite Street. 3) That the Subject Property was originally designed for row -style townhomes circa 2005/2006, but said development proposal never moved forward. 4) That roads designed for the previous development proposal and existing, adjacent developments have already been installed. 5) That it is not feasible to move the public road to gain the necessary depth to meet City Code requirements for lot depth and create sufficient space to install a public sidewalk at required design standards. That sidewalks exist on at least one side of public roads from previous development.