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9. That the Applicant appeared before the Planning Commission for a public hearing pursuant to Section 106-220 (Variances) of the Ramsey City Code on August 28, 2025, and that said public hearing was properly advertised and that the minutes of said public hearing are available. 10. That the Planning Commission unanimously adopted Resolution #25-194 denying the variance to lot width with the following findings of fact: a. That there is enough width on the western side of the existing parcel to adjust the proposed lots so that each has at least 200 feet of width as measured at the minimum setback line, including the area encumbered by a power line easement. b. That the proposed narrow lot would be out of character with other properties in the area as none zoned RR, Rural Residential District, are below 200 feet in width. 11. That the Applicant has appealed the Planning Commission's decision to the City Council which reviewed the proposal at its regular meeting on September 23 noting that the Applicant would like lots that are 300 feet in width. 12. That, reviewed the Resolution and record of the Planning Commission herein and finding the Planning Commission's decision was in error noting that the proposed 109-foot-wide lot is in character with the surrounding neighborhood. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: That the lot width of Lot 2, Block 1, OSHAUGHNESSY THIRD ADDITION, Anoka County, Minnesota, may be reduced to 109 feet in width and that this variance is based on a "practical difficulty" as it is remaining in character with the surrounding neighborhood. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Council Member , and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: and the following voted against the same: and the following abstained: and the following were absent: whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted by the Ramsey City Council this the 14th day of October, 2025. RESOLUTION #25-226 Page 2 of 3