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Kinghorn COMPANY GENERAL CONTRACTORS July 17, 2019 Tim Gladhill Community Development Director City of Ramsey 7550 Sunwood Drive Ramsey, MN 55303 RE: Request for Variance, Delta ModTech City of Ramsey Variance Request: 19-108 Dear Mr. Gladhill: On behalf of the Applicant in this matter, Delta ModTech ("Delta"), I am writing to request that this letter be added to the public record on for this appeal and be provided to the City Council prior to and as part of Delta's appeal of the decision of the City Planning Commission on this matter. It was communicated to the Applicant that the appeal of the Planning Commission's decision, pursuant to Ramsey Ordinance Section 117-53(b)(1) would be heard by the City Council at its regular meeting on July 23, 2019. As you will recall, the Variance Request is for a buffer setback variance from 60' to 40' on the West side of the property that abuts the residential parcel because of the practical difficulties in complying with the published setbacks which are unique to the this parcel, not created by the owner and are not related alone to economic difficulties The 40' setback would allow a more gradual entrance to the site from Bunker Lake Blvd which is needed for worker and driver safety and is associated with the unusual topography of the property. The trapezoidal shape and physical characteristics of the property and curvature of Bunker Lake Avenue make the reasonable use of the property a challenge without the variance. As part of the variance and use of the property, Delta would be adjusting the landscape plan to add Trees and Plantings in this area to further increase the screening between the properties. As described in Ramsey Ordinance Section 117-53(b)(2)(b) which sets forth the criteria for permitting the granting of a variance, the Council should note: 1. The requested variance will have no impact on the adequate supply of light and air to and adjacent property. As a setback variance for a driveway only, there is no elevated structures that could cause shadows or impair the flow of air to any adjacent parcels. 2. The reduction in set back from the adjacent residential parcel will not increase traffic congestion on Bunker Lake Boulevard and may actually reduce the chance for congestion. The lengthened driveway resulting from the variance will allow trucks to pull fully off the public street before navigating the change in grade and thus remove this potential source of congestion. 3. The reduction in setback for the driveway will not have the effect of allowing any new uses, and certainly not uses prohibited in the applicable zoning district, nor will it permit a lesser degree of public health, safety, and general welfare protection than established by this chapter, or permit standards which are lower than those required by state law. 21830 Industrial Court Rogers, MN 55374 P: 763-428-8088 F: 428-8090