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. . . approve, based on the findings of fact, Keith and Barbara Rakos' request for a variance. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairman Shumway, Commissioners Zimmerman, Terry, Howell and LaDue. Voting No: None. Abstain: Commissioner Hendriksen. Absent: Commissioner Holm. Case #2: Request For Variance From Section 170.076 Of The Ramsey City Code To Encroach On The Required Setback From The Rum River; Case Of Mr. Dean Hanson: Mr. Dean Hanson was present requesting a variance in order to construct a home on Lot 4, Block 1, Reilley Estates, approximately 103 feet from the Rum River. Mr. Hanson referred to a letter John Stine of the DNR dated July 5, 1988. Mr. Hanson stated that the letter was under the assumption that the walkout side of the two-story home would be on the river side and that excessive structure height would be visible from the river. Mr. Hanson stated that on July 7 he explained to Mr. Stine that the walkout side of the home would not be on the river side and Mr. Stine then seemed agreeable to the proposed location of the home. Commissioner Zimmerman stated that he also talked with Mr. Stine regarding Mr. Hanson's request and he was also of the opinion that the topography constraints on the lot do not constitute a hardship. Mr. Hanson stated that the tree line along the river bluff will not be removed and his home will not be visible from the river. Motion by Commissioner Zimmerman and seconded by Commissioner Howell to add language to Item #10 of the proposed findings of fact to indicate that a letter was also received from Mrs. Gary Martinson, a property owner to the north, opposing the granting of a variance which would create a river setback less than hers, which is 127 feet. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairman Shumway, Commissioners Zimmerman, Terry, Howell, LaDue and Hendriksen. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Holm. Mr. Tarnowski - Stated that he owns the property to the south of Mr. Hanson's and that comments in Mrs. Martinson's letter regarding the proposed location of Mr. Hanson's home ruining the scenic landscape are untrue. Mr. Tarnowski noted that his home is located 80 feet from the river and not visible from the river. Motion by Commissioner Howell and seconded by Commissioner Terry to adopt Findings of Fact 0210, as amended, relating to Dean Hanson's request for a variance. (Refer to findings of fact file for Findings of Fact 0210.) Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairman Shumway, Commissioners Zimmerman, Terry, Howell, LaDue and Hendriksen. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Holm. Mr. Hanson stated that there is a sharp slope on the street side of the lot and moving the house closer to the street will result in a driveway grade Board of Adjustment/July 7, 1988 Page 4 of 5