Resolution - #25-110 Planning - 05/22/2025

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FINDINGS OF FACT 1. That the Variance will be in accordance with the objectives of the intent of Section 106- 220 (Variances) of the Ramsey City Code. 2. That the Variance will allow the property owner to use the property in a reasonable manner not otherwise permitted by the zoning code, which includes placing the drive-through in the front yard between the building and the right-of-way to maximize stacking space on the property, limit the potential for vehicular traffic to back up into the private access road or Armstrong Boulevard, and reducing the number of conflicts between vehicular and pedestrian traffic. 3. That the Variance is necessary because the plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the property not created by the landowner, as the Subject Property is encumbered by wetlands and existing utility infrastructure that limit the size and shape of the buildable area. 4. That the Variance will not alter the essential character of the locality, as the Applicant has designed the site plan to allow for a blend of urban and suburban design elements to foster economic development while maintaining multi-modal connectivity, an urban streetscape, and a higher design standard. 5. That the Variance is not intended to solely satisfy economic considerations. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: 1) That the Ramsey Planning Commission hereby grants approval of a variance (the “Variance”) to deviate from the prohibition of drive-through lanes in the front yard of COR-2b-zoned properties as set forth in Section 106-625, to allow a drive-through lane to be located 12.5 feet from the west property line on the Subject Property, subject to review and approval as to legal form and contingent upon the following conditions: CONDITIONS 1. That this variance is based off of plans dated May 7, 2025, designed by Elan Design Lab. 2. That the Applicant shall comply with all other regulations in Chapter 106 of City Code. 3. That the Applicant shall not expand the drive-through lane beyond the 12.5-foot setback of the on the Subject Property in any way unless in full compliance with City Code. 4. That the Applicant shall install a decorative fence along the drive-through lane as a mitigating feature. 5. That the Applicant shall be responsible for all City costs incurred in administering and enforcing this Variance. Resolution #25-110 Page 2 of 3