Resolution - #24-291 - 10/24/2024

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Commissioner Peters introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #24-291 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A VARIANCE TO LOT AREA AT 8310 AND 8324 159TH LANE NORTHWEST AND A LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT RECITALS 1. The City of Ramsey received an application requesting a Variance to Section 106-430(a) (Bulk Standards, minimum lot area) of the Ramsey City Code on the properties owned and legally described as follows: James and Teresa Nelson — 8324 159th Lane NW Lot 1, Block 4, Forest Hideaway, Anoka County, Minnesota Charles Sandey — 8310 159th Lane NW Lot 2, Block 4, Forest Hideaway, Anoka County, Minnesota (the "Applicants") 2. That the property areas are approximately 1.97 acres and 1.47 acres, respectively. 3. That the properties are zoned RR — Rural Residential and that zoning district has a 2.5-acre minimum lot area. 4. That the properties were platted prior to the current minimum lot area requirement and are considered legal non -conforming by way of lot area. 5. That the owners of Lot 1 are purchasing a portion of Lot 2 to correct errors from when the house and swimming pool were constructed. 6. That lot line adjustments are administrative actions pursuant to Section 117-590 (Administrative subdivision) provided each of the resulting parcels conform to standards found in the Zoning Code (Chapter 106). 7. That the lot line adjustment would reduce the already non -conforming lot area of Lot 2. 8. That nothing will be constructed as a part of this variance. 9. That the Applicants appeared before the Planning Commission for a public hearing pursuant to Section 106-220 (Variances) of the Ramsey City Code on October 24, 2024, and that said public hearing was properly advertised and that the minutes of said public hearing are available.