Resolution - #92-11-284 - 11/05/1992

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o o o o 10. ll. 12. That the existing garage on the property is 720 square feet; the shed is ,~00 square feet; the proposed accessory garage is 640 square feet; for a total garage and accessory building space of 1,760 square feet; the maximum garage and accessory building space permitted for a 10 acre lot is 5,664 square feet. That Section 9.11.02 of the Ramsey City Code does not permit the construction of accessory structures nearer the front property line than the principal structure. That the principal structure on the subject property is located approximately 300 feet from the front property line. That the Applicant is proposing to construct an accessory garage approximately 200 feet8from the front property line. That there are unique circumstances applying to the subject property that do not generally apply to other properties in the district; namely, that the side and rear yards of the subject property are consumed by wetlands and mature tree growth. That the special conditions causing the undue hardship do not result from the actions of the Applicant as the home was sited and constructed on the property by persons other than the Applicants. That similar variances have been granted in the R-1 Rural Residential district in the City of Ramsey. That the variance requested is the minimum variance which would alleviate the hardship. 13. 14. 15. 16. That the such variance is necessary for the preservation of a substantial property right similar to that possessed by other properties in the R-1 Rural Residential District. That if granted, the variance will not grant the Applicant any special privilege that is denied to other owners of lands, structures or buildings in the same district. That if granted, the variance will not be materially detrimental to the purposes of the Ramsey Zoning Chapter or other property in the R-1 Rural Residential District. That if granted, the variance will not substantially increase the congestion of public streets, or increase the danger of fire, or endanger the public safety, or substantially impair property values within the neighborhood. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner Bawden and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Chairperson Terry Hendriksen Commissioner Charles LaDue Commissioner David Bawden Commissioner Ben Deemer Commissioner Michael Terry Commissioner Bradley Thorud Commisioner Paul Holland