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Commissioner introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: <br /> RESOLUTION #16-10-189 <br /> A RESOLUTION ADOPTING FINDINGS OF FACT #0970 RELATING TO A REQUEST <br /> FOR A VARIANCE TO LOT DEPTH FOR PROPOSED LOT 16,BLOCK 2 AND LOTS 1, <br /> 3, AND 4 BLOCK 1 RELATED TO THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF BROOKFIELD 8TH <br /> ADDITION. <br /> WHEREAS, Brookfield Land, LLC, hereinafter referred to as "Applicant", properly <br /> applied to the City of Ramsey (the "City") for a variance to lot depth standards for development <br /> of portions of the property legally described as follows: <br /> Outlot A,Brookfield Second Addition, Anoka County, Minnesota. <br /> (the "Subject Property") <br /> NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF RAMSEY PLANNING, as <br /> follows: <br /> 1) That the Applicant appeared before the Planning Commission for a public hearing pursuant <br /> to Section 117-53 (Variances) of the Ramsey City Code on October 6, 2016, and that said <br /> public hearing was properly advertised, and that the minutes of said public hearing are <br /> hereby incorporated as a part of these findings by reference. <br /> 2) That the Subject Property is zoned R-1 Residential (MUSA) and the Applicant has made <br /> proper application to the City to plat portions of the Subject Property into twenty six (26) <br /> single family residential lots. <br /> 3) That the Applicant sought a variance to the lot depth standard for Lot 16, Block 1 and Lots <br /> 1, 3 and 4, Block 2, Brookfield 81'Addition. <br /> 4) That Lot 16 Block 1 and Lot 1 Block 2 are configured in such a way that a larger than <br /> normal side yard is available for future property improvements such as a deck or shed. <br /> This space will help to prevent wetland and setback encroachments,which meets the intent <br /> and spirit of the lot depth requirement. <br /> 5) That as proposed, Lot 3 Block 2 and Lot 4 Block 2 do not meet the spirit or intent of the <br /> lot depth ordinance as they do not provide for additional side yard space necessary to <br /> adequately provide area for future property improvements and that as proposed would <br /> create a parcel with a high likelihood for creating encroachment issues in the future. <br /> 6) That economic circumstances alone do/do not create the practical difficulties. <br /> 7) That the plight is/is not due to circumstances unique to the Subject Property. <br />