Resolution - #01-11-405 - 11/05/2001

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• • 1. That the Board of Adjustment conducted a public hearing pursuant to Section 9.03.05 of the Ramsey City Code on November 5, 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 proposed to be rezoned from B1 Business a to R -3U Multi - Family Residential to facilitate a townhouse development. 3. That City Ordinances restrict structure heights to 35 feet in all zoning districts. 4. That the Applicant is proposing to construct townhouse units that will reach a maximum height of 38 feet and therefore exceeds the 35 -foot height restriction by 3 feet. 5. That the 35 -foot height restriction is based on the reach capabilities of fire suppression equipment in the City's fire department. 6. That the City of Ramsey has a joint powers agreement with the Cities of Anoka and Andover, which have equipment with reach capabilities in excess of 52 feet. 7. That the preliminary City of Ramsey 2002 budget includes the purchase of an aerial ladder truck. 8. That the special conditions causing the undue hardship, restrictions based on fire suppression reach capabilities, do not result from the actions of the Applicant. 9. That if granted, the variance will not grant special privilege that is denied to other owners of lands, structures or buildings in the same district. 10. That if granted, the variance will not impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent property. 11. That if granted, the variance will not be materially detrimental to the purposes of the Ramsey Zoning Chapter or other property in the area. 12. That if granted, the variance will not endanger public safety. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Board Member Watson, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Chairperson Nixt Board Member Johnson Board Member Watson RESOLUTION #01 -11 -405 Page 2 of 3