Resolution - #06-03-098A - 03/28/2006

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Councilmember Elvig introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #06-03-098A A RESOLUTION TO UPHOLD THE DECISION OF THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND DENY THE ISSUANCE OF A VARIANCE TO CUL-DE-SAC LENGTH OF ERKIUM STREET IN THE PROPOSED PLAT OF SHADE TREE CREEK. WHEREAS, Shade Tree Communities (Permittee) has properly applied for a variance from the maximum cul-de-sac length prescribed in Section 9.50.30, Subd. 4(g) on the property generally located south of 177th Avenue and Erkium Street, legally described as, The Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 1, Township 32, Range 25, Anoka County, Minnesota. Subject to an easement for road purposes over the west 66.00 feet of the east 250.81 feet thereof. WHEREAS, the Board of Adjustment met on February 2, 2006, convened the public hearing and tabled the application relating to the request for a variance from the maximum cul- de-sac length requirements on the Subject Property; and, WHEREAS, the Board of Adjustment met on March 3, 2006, convened the public heating and denied the application relating to the request for a variance from the maximum cul- de-sac length requirements on the Subject Property; and, WHEREAS, the City Council met on March 28, 2006 and considered the request for an appeal to the Board of Adjustment's decision to deny the variance. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: Based on Findings of Fact #0756, the decision of the Board of Adjustment should be upheld and a variance to the 600-foot cul-de-sac length, as established in Section 9.50.30, Subd. 4(g) of the Ramsey City Code, is hereby denied for the Subject Property for Erkium Street NW. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Jeffrey, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Gamec Councilmember Elvig Councilmember Jeffrey Councilmember Olson Councilmember Pearson Councilmember Strommen