Resolution - #06-12-369 - 12/07/2006

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Acting Chairperson Van Scoy introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #06-12-369 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING FINDINGS OF FACT #0784 RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE FROM FRONT YARD SETBACK REQUIREMENTS IN THE R-l RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT WHEREAS, Oakwood Land Development, Inc., hereinafter referred to as "Applicant", has properly applied for a Board of Adjustment variance to the front yard setback requirement established in Section 9.20.11 (R-1 Residential District) of the Ramsey City Code on the property generally located south of Trott Brook, west of Nowthen Boulevard, and east of Variolite Street and legally described as follows: Lots 7-16 and 19-22, Block 3, and Lots 14-16, Block 1, Brookfield 1st Addition, Anoka County, Minnesota And Lots 19-50, Block 3, as shown on the approved preliminary plat of Brookfield, prepared by Passe Engineering and dated August 26, 2005 (the "Subject Property") NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: 1. That the Applicant appeared before the Board of Adjustment for a public hearing pursuant to Section 9.03.07 of the Ramsey City Code on December 7,2006, and that said public hearing was properly advertised and that the minutes of said public hearing are hereby incorporated as a part of these findings by reference. 2. That Section 9.20.11 (R-l Residential District), Subd. 4 (Bulk Standards), Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA), establishes a front yard setback of thirty (30) feet from the right-of-way of public roads. 3. That the following parcels in the plat are requesting a twenty-five (25) foot setback from the public road right-of-way: Lots 7-16 and 19-22, Block 3, and Lots 14-16, Block 1, Brookfield Addition; and Lots 19-50, Block 3, as shown on the approved preliminary plat of Brookfield, prepared by Passe Engineering and dated August 26,2005. 4. That the Applicant has stated that the reduced setback is necessary for the following reasons: a) maintain compliance with standard public street right-of-way requirements; b) accommodate stormwater needs within the plat; c) provide usable rear yard space for the lots around the stormwater pond; d) for the 3 lots adjacent to Trott Brook, provide additional space between the proposed homes and the trail as well as preserve additional trees on the site.