Resolution - #02-08-199 - 08/29/2002

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Board Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #02-08-199 RESOLUTION ADOPTING FINDINGS OF FACT #0626 RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO THE 20 FOOT LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENT ADJACENT TO PUBLIC ROADS. WHEREAS, Fariborz Yamoutpour, hereinafter referred to as "Applicant," has properly applied for a variance from Section 9.11.09 regarding landscape requirements adjacent to public roads for the proposed development on the property generally located at the intersection of U.S. Highway #10 and County Road 57 (Sunfish Lake Blvd) and legally described as follows: Lot 2, Block 1, Sunfish Commons, Anoka County, Minnesota. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: That the Board of Adjustment conducted a public hearing pursuant to Section 9.03.05 of the Ramsey City Code on August 29, 2002, 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 B-3 Highway Business and is approximately 1.6 acres in size. 3. That properties to the south, east, and west are zoned B-3 Highway Business and property to the north is zoned Industrial. 4. That section 9.11.09 (Performance Standards, Screening) requires a twenty (20) foot wide landscaped area adjacent to all public streets. o That the Applicant is requesting the 20~foot landscape requirement along Sunfish Lake Blvd. be waived in order to provide the minimum maneuvering area needed to allow for a safe and comfortable access to the convenience gas store, fast food, and car wash facility. 6. That the Applicant has stated the variance requested is the minimum variance needed to alleviate the hardship. 7. That if granted, the variance will permit a use that is prohibited in the B-3 Highway Business District. 8. That if granted, the variance will impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent property.