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~ STATf OF ~~rn~@U~ DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES PHONE NO. 296-7523 1200 WARNER ROAD, ST. PAUL, MN 55106 FILE NO. July 5, 1988 Ms. Anne Norris CITY OF RAMSEY 15153 Nowthen Blvd. NW Ramsey, MN 55303 JUt - 6 1ap~ Ans'd. ....-........ Dear Ms. Norris: RE: RANSON VARIANCE REQUEST; LOT 4, BLOCK 1, REILLEY ESTATES; RUM RIVER I met with Mr. Hanson on-site on June 23, 1988 and discussed the proposal with you immediately following that. At that time I reviewed the original topographic mapping prepared for the subdivision and the site plan and application submitted by Mr. Hanson. I offer the following comments for the July 7, 1988 hearing record: 1. Normally, averaging the setback of adjoining lots' structures (as Mr. Hanson has done) is a suitable method for considering variances. However, due to the .unusual topography and width of the lot, it may be more appropriate to use the setback of the structure on Lot 3 as the guide for Lot 4. 2. I am concerned that building at 103 feet from the river with a typical 2-story home with a walkout (as Mr. Hanson proposes) will make the home visible from the river. 3. There is little vegetation between the road and the bluffline to limit the placement of the home. 4. The topography poses some constraints to siting the house, but it appears that minor grading could occur to provide a building pad comparable to that on Lot 3 (i.e. 127 feet from the river and 45 feet from the road). 5. No grading or alteration of the slope should be allowed along the bluff or within 30 feet of the bluffline. This would minimize the erosion potential. 6. A separate City permit is required for an above-grade stairway system for river access purposes. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER s-