Resolution - #97-04-064 - 04/01/1997

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Board Member Jensen introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #97-04-064 RESOLUTION ADOPTING FINDINGS OF FACT #0421 RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT AN ACCESSORY STRUCTURE NEARER THE FRONT PROPERTY LINE THAN THE PRINCIPAL STRUCTURE WHEREAS, John and Yvonne Lyrenmann, hereinafter referred to as "Applicants," have properly applied for a variance from Section 9.11.02 of the Ramsey City Code to construct an accessory garage nearer the front property line than the principal structure on the property generally known as 9360 181 st Avenue NW and legally described as follows: Lot 2, Block 1, Gordon's Gardens 2nd Addition, Anoka County, Minnesota. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: That the Board of Adjustment conducted a public heating pursuant to Section 9.03.05 of the Ramsey City Code on April 1, 1997, 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 8 acres in size. 3. That the subject property is surrounded by R-1 Rural Residential zoning developed with single family homes. 4. 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. 5. That the principal structure on the subject property was sited by the original homeowner approximately 280 feet from the front property line. 6. That the Applicants are proposing to construct an accessory garage approximately 180 feet from 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 declines in topography, mature tree growth, location of the septic system, and tillable land. 8. That the special conditions causing the undue hardship do not result from the actions of the Applicants. 9. That similar variances have been granted in the R-1 Rural Residential District in the City of Ramsey.