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CASE REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE FOR PLACEMENT OF AN ACCESSORY STRUCTURE NEARER THE FRONT PROPERTY LINE THAN THE PRINCIP,a~L STRUCTURE; CASE OF JOHN D. PURKIS By: Megan Wald, Associate Planner Background: Section 9.11.02 of the Ramsey City Code states that no accessory structure shall be constructed closer to the front property line than the principal structure. Mr. Purkis is proposing to construct an accessory building closer to the front property line than the principal structure on the property located at 9061 159~ Lane NW. The following items .are enclosed for your information: a) Site location map b) Site survey c) Site pictures d) Proposed Findings of Fact e) Proposed Variance Notification: State Statute requires property, owners within 350 feet of the subject property to be notified of the public hearing. Staff sent notices to property owners within 350 feet of the subject property. Observations: The subject parcel is 7.15 acres in size and is zoned Planned Unit Development (North_fork). City Code has established 40-feet as the front yard setback line in the rural district. The principal dwelling is located 176 feet from the front property line. The proposed detached accessory building will be approximately 126 feet from the front property, line. Neighboring houses are also located significantly beyond the 40-foot front yard setback line; therefore the proposed detached accessory building will be compatible with surrounding structure setbacks. The site plan and pictures submitted reveal the property is significantly covered by mature tree growth, steep slopes, a mound system is located on one side of the home and the private well system is located on the other side of the principal dwelling. Wetlands exist along the rear portion of the subject property. These features prohibit construction of a garage in the side or rear yard. 23