Resolution - #24-232 - 08/27/2024

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Council Member Musgrove introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #24-232 RESOLUTION APPROVING A VARIANCE TO SIDE YARD SETBACK AND ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT FOR A LEAN-TO STRUCTURE AND CONCRETE SLAB AT 6960 148TH LANE NORTHWEST RECITALS 1. The City of Ramsey received an application from Mr. Curtis Forster (the "Applicant") requesting a Variance to Section 106-450(3) (Setback standards for accessory structures) and Section 106-463(c) (Setback standards for driveways) of the Ramsey City Code on the property legally described as follows: Lot 2, Block 6, Regency Pond 3rd Addition, Anoka County, Minnesota (the "Subject Property") 2. That the Subject Property is approximately 0.82 acres in size and zoned R-1A Single - Family Residential District. 3. That the Applicant constructed the concrete slab and lean-to structure within inches of the west property line without the proper building permits. 4. That the Applicant was notified of a Code Enforcement violation. 5. That the Applicant appeared before the Planning Commission for a public hearing pursuant to Section 106-220 (Variances) of the Ramsey City Code on July 25, 2024, and that said public hearing was properly advertised and that the minutes of said public hearing are available. 6. That the Planning Commission voted to deny the variance citing a lack of adequate practical difficulties to justify the variance. 7. That the Applicant appealed the decision of the Planning Commission to the City Council in the manner prescribed in Section 106-220. 8. That the City Council heard the appeal at a regular meeting on August 12, 2024, and provided direction on the practical difficulties. FINDINGS OF FACT 1. That the reduced setback of the lean-to and slab is necessary due to the curve of the road on the opposite side of the lot. 2. That the reduced setback of the lean-to and slab is necessary due to utility lines in the middle of the lot.