Resolution - #04-09-234 - 09/02/2004

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Board Member Johxson introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #04-09-234 RESOLUTION ADOPTING FINDINGS OF FACT #0695 RELATING TO A REQUEST FROM SHELDON AND MELINDA MAYER FOR A VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT A FOUR-SEASON PORCH ADDITION THAT ENCROACHES ON THE RIVER SETBACK. WHEREAS, Sheldon and Melinda Mayer, hereinafter referred to as "Applicants," have properly applied for a variance from Section 9.21.07 (Critical River Overlay District Development Standards) of the Ramsey City Code to construct a four-season porch addition within the established river setback on the property generally known as 9124 Collins Drive NW and legally described as follows: Lot 11, Block 2, Itasca Heights, Anoka County, Minnesota (the "Subject Property"). NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: That the Applicants appeared before the Board of Adjustment for a public hearing pursuant to Section 9.03.07 of the Ramsey City Code on September 2, 2004, 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 the Subject Property is zoned R-1 MUSA and is approximately 0.5 acre in size. 3. That the Subject Property is surrounded by properties also zoned R-1 MUSA. That the Subject Property is located within the Critical River Area and the Rural Service Area as defined in MN Rules. That Section 9.21.07 (Critical River Overlay District Development Standards) of City Code establishes a structure setback of 200 feet from the Ordinary High Water (OHW) mark of the Mississippi River or thirty-five (35) feet from the bluff line, whichever is greater. o That the principal structure on the Subject Property is located approximately fifty (50) feet from the bluff line and 100 feet from the OHW mark of the Mississippi River. That there is an existing cement patio, which is approximately fifteen (15) by forty-four (44) feet in length, which spans the river-side of the home.