Agenda - Planning Commission - 09/26/2024

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6850 148th LN NW Ramsey MN 55303 Variance Request Greetings members of the City of Ramsey planning commission. This letter serves as my narrative in a request for a variance at my residence of 6850 148th LN NW. This spring I was issued a code violation notice regarding a concrete slab and recently constructed lean- to on the east side of my house. The notice indicated that the concrete pad, which is used to park my boat on, and the lean-to covering my boat appeared to be too close to the property line set back of 5 feet. I reached out to Code enforcement officials with the city. I was advised to locate my underground property markers to verify that. This was to be done by either having an official lot survey done or use a metal detector. Once the pins could be located I could measure my structures distance to the property line. I used a metal detector to attempt to locate my property pins. I believed I had located them given where I truly thought my property line was. A metal stake in the south east corner of the lot near the wet land confirmed that. My neighbor who resides on this side of my property stated this stake was put there when the properties were first built. I was asked to exposed the pins, in an attempt to dig them up, I was successful. On July 1S, 2024 I hired Northwind Land Surveying LLC to conduct a lot survey of my property. After the completion of the survey my initial measurements were off. As it stands now my concrete pad is 3 feet 8 inches from the property line. My lean-to is attached to the side of my garage and is anchored to studs of my garage. It is being held up and supported by three 6x6 posts that are dug into the ground 48 inches. These posts are 15 inches from the concrete pad. So from the posts to the set back line the distance is about 2 feet 5 inches. Under Ramsey section code 106.220 sub (c-1) and (c-3) I feel my request for such a variance should be given strong consideration in that I still plan to use the property in a reasonable manner and if granted, the variance will not alter the essential character of the locality. I have had numerous compliments on the lean-to and feel it looks presentable, serves a purpose on the property, and enhances property value. As for the building permit I failed to get. I can only say I simply got out of sequence. At the time I constructed the lean, I had the financial means for materials and assistance with labor and simply overlooked getting one. For that I apologize, I can assure you there was no ill intent behind my mishap. I'm confident that the lean is structurally sound and to code. Along with my photographs I have also submitted my site plan for a building inspector to review.