Resolution - #01-08-257A - 08/07/2001

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Board Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #01- 08 -257A RESOLUTION ADOPTING FINDINGS OF FACT #0564 RELATING TO A REQUEST FROM THOMAS AND CAROLE RACHEL FOR A VARIANCE TO ENCROACH TWENTY FEET INTO THE SIDE YARD SETBACK ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6350 163 LANE. WHEREAS, Thomas and Carole Rachel, hereinafter referred to as "Applicants," have properly applied for a Board of Adjustment variance from Section 9.11.02 of the Ramsey City Code to construct a detached accessory structure that encroaches twenty feet into the rear yard setback on the property generally known as 6350 163 Lane NW and legally described as follows: Lot 1, Block 4, Menkvelds Country Park, Anoka County, Minnesota ( "Subject Property "). NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: 1. That the Applicant appeared before the Board of Adjustment for a public hearing pursuant to Section 9.03.05 of the Ramsey City Code on August 7, 2001, and that said public hearing was properly advertised, and that the minutes of said public hearing are hereby incorporated as a part of these findings by reference. 2. That the Subject Property is zoned R -1 Rural Residential and is approximately .7 acres in size. 3. That the Subject Property is surrounded by R -1 Rural Residential zoning. 4. That Section 9.20.11 of the Ramsey City Code requires a 35 -foot side yard setback for corner lots. 5. That the location of the drain field, alternate drain fields, and mature trees on the Subject Property limits the location of the detached accessory structure. 6. That the Applicant is proposing to construct a 672 square foot detached accessory structure that will be approximately 15 feet from the side yard property line. 7. That the total amount of accessory structure space on the Subject Property does not exceed the accessory structure restrictions established in section 9.11.02 of City Code. • 8. That the location of the drain fields and mature trees on the Subject Property is not a direct result of actions of the Applicants.