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Planning Manager Larson presented the staff report stating that staff recommends denial of the lot <br />frontage variance based on there being adequate width in the existing parcel to create conforming <br />lots and that there are no other similarly narrow lots in the vicinity. Staff also recommends <br />directing the applicant to make adjustments to the lot frontages on the proposed plat for the <br />preliminary plat submittal. <br />Citizen Input <br />Tim Oshaughnessy, applicant, provided background information on himself and the property he <br />purchased in 2013. He stated that this is a wonderful property and he believes that this proposal <br />would provide the opportunity for more people to live in Ramsey. He noted that he and his in- <br />laws would continue to live on their properties. He provided additional details on the proposed <br />plans, lot sizes, and related frontages. <br />Commissioner R. Bauer asked if there had been discussions with the neighbor related to the <br />encroachment. <br />Mr. Oshaughnessy confirmed that he has talked to the neighbor, who has shown interest in the <br />eight -acre lot. He stated that if the neighbor does not want to purchase the lot, they would resolve <br />the situation. <br />Chairperson Gengler referenced the existing structure in the northwest corner. <br />Mr. Oshaughnessy replied that is his home and identified a pole barn on the property. He also <br />confirmed the boundaries of the proposed new lots. <br />Planning Manager Larson commented that the sketch plan shows where required items could be <br />located, such as septic, to ensure there is sufficient space for those items, and they do not <br />necessarily need to be in those locations. He stated that if drain fields are to be located in the <br />power line transition easement, permission would be required from the power company. <br />Commissioner Musgrove recognized that this proposal would create four lots and asked if there <br />would be ability in the future to further subdivide the lots. <br />Mr. Oshaughnessy commented that there are no roads proposed as part of this development. <br />Commissioner Musgrove asked if the driveway for the Oshaughnessy property could be turned <br />into a road if the property were further subdivided in the future. <br />Mr. Oshaughnessy commented that he has no plans to further subdivide his property in his lifetime. <br />He stated that he enjoys his large lot and wants to create other large lots for people to enjoy. <br />Commissioner Anderson asked if the applicant agrees with the staff comment to reduce the size of <br />lots one and three to reach compliance for lot two and remove the need for a variance. <br />Planning Commission/ August 28, 2025 <br />Page 6of14 <br />