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duplicative and mid -block. Public Safety prefers not to have mid -block crossings. Staff will be forwarding a case to the next Public Works Committee to consider having this crosswalk removed. This will resolve the question at least in part. Off -Street Parking and Maneuvering The City of Ramsey does not allow motor vehicles to be parked on the grass; this is a stipulation that has been in each copy of our City Code. The City does not require driveways to detached accessory structures. However, when use of a yard is used frequently enough to show physical signs of being a driveway, the City can require the paving of a surface. If it is being sporadically used for storage, and the grass doesn't show signs of wear, the City won't require paving an access to it. Based on questions from the Buyer, Staff is concerned this will turn into a non -conforming home occupation. However, the attached resolution provides clarification and protection for the City to ensure that this is not interpreted as approving a home occupation without going through the proper approval process. In the future, Staff would be open to conversations with the homeowner to relocate the driveway and remove access off Alpine Drive. There is the potential to access from Krypton Street. This is not proposed at this time, but would be a future discussion. Resolution The intention of this resolution is to clarify for the homeowner if an additional access of Alpine is allowed and to clarify the existing language in the City Code as it relates to off-street parking and maneuvering (parking on grass). This case will also reaffirm the home occupation standards in the City Code. Summ ary Staff believes the City has room to compromise in this situation and allow the homeowner to use a second access onto the property. Given the lack of adequate record keeping on the matter, previous use, and review of previous aerial photos, Staff believes it is reasonable to clarify the record that use of this second access is reasonable and considered lawful, non -conforming (grandfather rights). Additionally, the City will begin the necessary process of removing the crosswalk by routing through the Public Works Committee and back to the City Council in late March. The City will not remove the access at this time, but retains the right to require paving to the back building if the wear on the grass becomes evident. Funding Source: Staff is handling this request as part of normal duties. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution # 19-062 affirming status of second access at 5735 Alpine Drive NW, which will clarify the record that the Property may use the second access to access the rear yard. Action: Motion to adopt Resolution #19-062 affirming status of second access at 5735 Alpine Drive NW. Attachments Site Plan/Aerial Resolution # 19-062 Form Review Inbox Reviewed By Date Tim Gladhill Tim Gladhill 02/22/2019 12:25 PM Kurt Ulrich Kurt Ulrich 02/22/2019 02:22 PM