Resolution - #99-07-125 - 07/06/1999

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11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 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 approximately 90 feet from the front property line. That the Applicants are proposing to construct a garage approximately 25 feet from the front property line. That the City Code allows a for a total of 1,664 square feet of garage and accessory buildings on the subject property; the proposed garage is 624 square feet in size; there are no other garages or accessory buildings on the property. That them are special conditions applying to the Subject Property that do not generally apply to other properties in the district; namely the side and rear yards contain sharply declining topography, wetlands, mature tree growth, drainfield and alternative drainfield. That the special conditions do not result from the actions of the Applicants. That literal interpretation of the provisions of City Code would deprive the Applicants of rights commonly enjoyed by other properties in the same district, namely the right to have a garage on the premises. That if granted, the variance will not permit a use that is prohibited in the R-1 Rural Residential District. That the variance requested is the minimum variance which would alleviate the hardship. That if granted, the variance will not impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent property. That if granted, the variance will not unreasonably increase the congestion in the public street. That if granted, the variance will not increase the danger of fire or endanger the public safety. That if granted, the variance will not unreasonably diminish property values in the neighborhood. That if granted, the variance will not violate the intent of the Comprehensive Plan. That, if granted, the variance will not grant the Applicants any special privilege that is denied to other owners of land in the same district. RESOLUTION #99-06-125 Page 2 of 3