Resolution - #02-11-282 - 11/07/2002

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Chairperson Nixt introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #02-11-282 RESOLUTION ADOPTING FINDINGS OF FACT #0637 RELATING TO A REQUEST FROM KEVIN AND CHRISTINE GRAPHENTEEN FOR A VARIANCE TO THE SIDE YARD SETBACK FOR CORNER LOTS ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 14670 FLOURINE ST. NW. WHEREAS, Kevin and Christine Graphenteen, hereinafter referred to as "Applicants," have properly applied for a Board of Adjustment variance from Section 9.20.11 of the Ramsey City Code to construct an accessory structure that encroaches twenty-six (26) feet into the side yard setback for corner lots, on the property generally known as 14670 Fluorine St. NW and legally described as follows: Lot 11, Block 2, Sunny Ponds 3rd Addition, Anoka County, Minnesota ("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 9.03.05 of the Ramsey City Code on November 7, 2002, and that said public hearing was properly advertised and that the minutes of said public hearing are hereby incorporated by reference. 2. That the Subject Property is zoned R-1 Residential and is approximately .3 acres in size. 3. That the Subject Property is surrounded by properties zoned R-1 Residential. That Section 9.20.11 of the Ramsey City Code requires a 30-foot side yard setback for corner lots. 5. That the Subject Property is an irregular shape (triangular). That the Applicants have constructed an 8' x 12' accessory structure, which is ninety-six (96) square feet in size, approximately four (4) feet from the side yard property line. That the Applicants haVe stated that upon inquiring at City Hall, they were informed that no building permit or setback regulations applied to accessory structures that are less than 120 square feet. o That the Applicants have stated that special conditions, namely the narrowness of the property, are causing an undo hardship.