Resolution - #22-043 - 02/24/2022

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Commissioner Peters introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #22-043 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF A VARIANCE TO SETBACKS FROM THE ORDINARY HIGH WATERMARK OF THE RUM RIVER ON THE PROPERTY GENERALLY KNOWN AS 5280 161st AVENUE NW AND DECLARING TERMS OF SAME RECITALS 1. Mark Rice, hereinafter referred to as the "Permittee", has properly applied for a Variance to construct a detached accessory building (the "Building") within the required setback from the Ordinary High Watermark (OHW) of the .Rum River at the property generally known as 5280 161st Ave NW and legally described as follows: Lots 11 & 12 Block 6, Barthels Rum River Acres 2nd, Anoka County, Minnesota ("Subject Property") 2. That the Permittee appeared before the Planning Commission for a public hearing pursuant to Section 117-53 of the Ramsey City Code on February 24, 2022 and that the public hearing was properly advertised. 3. That the Subject Property is zoned R-1 Residential (Rural Developing) and is approximately 4.89 acres in size. 4. That the surrounding parcels to the west are zoned R-1 Residential (Rural Developing), properties to the south are zoned Public/Quasi-Public, and north and east of the Subject Property is the Rum River. 5. That the surrounding parcels range in size from about 2.50 acres to 44.30 acres. 6. That the Permittee is proposing dimensions of thirty-six feet wide by thirty-six feet deep (36' x 36') for the Building. 7. That the Permittee is proposing to construct the Building at the north end of the existing driveway. 8. That detached accessory buildings are a permitted accessory use in the R-1 Residential (Rural Developing) zoning district. 9. That the Subject Property is located within the Scenic River Protection Overlay District (the "Overlay District), which requires structures to be setback from the OHW at least 150 feet. RESOLUTION #22-043 Page 1 of 6