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potential for vehicular traffic to back up into the private access road, and reducing the number of <br />conflicts between vehicular and pedestrian traffic. <br />3. That the Variance is necessary because the plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique <br />to the property not created by the landowner, as the Subject Property is encumbered by wetlands <br />and existing utility infrastructure that limit the size and shape of the buildable area. <br />4. That the Variance will not alter the essential character of the locality, as the Applicant has <br />designed the site plan to allow for a blend of urban and suburban design elements to foster economic <br />development while maintaining multi -modal connectivity, an urban streetscape, and a higher <br />design standard. <br />5. That the Variance is not intended to solely satisfy economic considerations. <br />NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF <br />RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: <br />That the Ramsey Planning Commission hereby grants approval of a variance (the "Variance") to deviate <br />from the prohibition of drive -through lanes in the front yard of COR-2b-zoned properties as set forth in <br />Section 106-625, to allow a drive -through lane to be located 10.1 feet from the west property line and 9 feet <br />from the south property line on the Subject Property, subject to review and approval as to legal form and <br />contingent upon the following conditions: <br />CONDITIONS <br />1. That this variance is based off of plans dated June 4, 2025, designed by Bogart, Pederson & <br />Associates Inc. <br />2. That the Applicant shall comply with all other regulations in Chapter 106 of City Code. <br />3. That the Applicant shall not expand the drive -through lane beyond the 10.1-foot front setback or <br />the 9-foot street side setback on the Subject Property in any way unless in full compliance with <br />City Code. <br />4. That the Applicant shall install a decorative fence along the drive -through lane as a mitigating <br />feature. <br />5. That the Applicant shall be responsible for all City costs incurred in administering and enforcing <br />this Variance. <br />6. That this resolution shall be recorded against the property with the Anoka County Recorder's Office <br />prior to receiving a building permit. <br />The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner <br />and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: <br />and the following voted against the same: <br />and the following abstained: <br />RESOLUTION #25-149 <br />Page 2 of 3 <br />