Agenda - Planning Commission - 04/25/2024

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FINDINGS OF FACT 1. That the Variance will be in accordance with the objectives of the intent of Section 106- 220 (Variances) of the Ramsey City Code. 2. That the Variance will allow the property owner to use the property in a reasonable manner not otherwise permitted by the zoning code. 3. That the Variance will not alter the essential character of the locality. 4. That the Variance is not intended to solely satisfy economic considerations. 5. That the Variance will not cause inadequate access to direct sunlight for adjacent properties. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: That the Ramsey Planning Commission hereby grants approval of a variance (the "Variance") to deviate from the required maximum height regulation set forth in Section 106-630, which adopts the COR Development Framework by reference, to allow a building up to 5 stories in height on the Subject Property, subject to review and approval as to legal form and contingent upon the following conditions: CONDITIONS 1. That this variance is based off of plans dated 4/3/2024 with the intent of applying for a building permit with an administrative site plan review. 2. That the Applicant shall comply with all Staff comments as noted in ProjectDox. 3. That the Applicant shall not expand the building height beyond 5 stories on the Subject Property in any way unless in full compliance with City Code. 4. That the Applicant shall be responsible for all City costs incurred in administering and enforcing this Variance. 5. That this resolution shall be recorded against the property with the Anoka County Recorder's Office prior to receiving a building permit. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: and the following voted against the same: RESOLUTION #24-115 Page 2 of 3