Resolution - #02-02-024 - 02/07/2002

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That the home developed on the adjacent property to the south (14650 Bowers Drive) was constructed in 1986 and is approximately 160 feet from the Ordinary High Water Mark of the Mississippi River. 10. That the applicant is proposing to maintain the existing vegetative screening that is presently located on the property in the bluff protection area. 11. That if granted, the variance will not adversely degrade the ability to view the river. 12. That if granted, the variance will not allow any use that is neither a permitted or a conditional use in the land use district in which the Subject Property is located. 13. That there are exceptional circumstances unique to the Subject Property which were not created by the Applicant; namely, the establishment of setbacks on the adjacent parcels. 14. That the strict enforcement of Section 9.21.07 of the Ramsey City Code will result in unnecessary hardship to the Applicant. 15. That if granted, the variance is not contrary to the purpose and intent of Section 9.21.07 of the Ramsey City Code. 16. That if granted, the variance will not alter the essential character of the area. 17. That if granted, the variance will not adversely impact the degree of public health, safety and general welfare provided for in the Ramsey City Code 18. That if granted, the variance will not unreasonably increase the congestion in the public street. 19. That if granted, the variance will not unreasonably diminish established property values within the neighborhood. 20. That if granted, the variance will not grant the Applicant any special privileges that is denied to other owners of land in the same district. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Board Member Reeve and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereofi Chairperson Nixt Board Member Johnson Board Member Reeve Board Member Brauer Board Member Kociscak Board Member Sweet Board Member Watson Resolution #02-02-024 Page 2 of 3