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CASE # REQUEST FOR A VARL4NCE FOR PLACEMENT OF AN ACCESSORY STRUCTURE NEARER THE FRONT PROPERTY LINE TIt,~kN THE PRINCIPg_L STRUCTURE; CASE OF ROBERT AND LINDA STATON By: Community Development Director Sylvia Frolik Background: Section 9.11.02 of the Ramsey City Code states that no accessory structure shall be constructed nearer the front property line than the principal structure. Mr. Staton is proposing to move a garage onto his property and has applied for a variance to place it nearer the front property line than the principal structure on the property at 14490 Bowers Drive NW. The following items are enclosed for your information: a) Site location map b) Site plan c) Site pictures d) Proposed Findings of Fact e) Proposed Variance Observations: The property is located on Bowers Drive, along the Mississippi River. Bowers Drive is considered the front yard and the Mississippi River is considered the back yard. In 1985, the City adopted regulations for properties within the Critical River Corridor. One of the regulations is that there shall be a 200 foot structure setback from the ordinary high mark. Ivh-. Staton's house is approximately 100 feet from the ordinary high water mark and is considered lawful non- contbrming. Placement of the new garage .in the back yard between the house and fiver would not comply with the setback from the Mississippi River. The better alternative is to construct the garage in the front yard. The home on the property is located approximately 276 feet from the front property line. Mr. Davis is proposing to construct the new garage approximately 48 feet from the front property line to avoid the septic system tanks and minimize desiruction of mature trees. Similar variances have been granted in the past, many of which were for properties along Bowers Drive. Recommendation: City Staff recommends approval of the variance application. -11-