Agenda - Planning Commission - 09/05/2002

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Board Member Reeve stated if the lot Iines are. being drawn and there is only a three foot problem, he would prefer to move the lot line over so a variance is not needed. He agreed most of this is self created. Mr. Longfield stated he understands that. Board Member Reeve stated if it is a self-created hardship it does not meet the criteria for a varignce, Chairperson NLx--t agreed it may be possible to slide the east property line three feet towards the west and use a combination of the site plans so the 10-foot setback requirement is met and the needed property on the north side is gained. He displayed a new diagram that would accomplish that option. Principal Planner Trudgeon drew that option on the site map and explained why it would not work. Chairperson Nixt stated if this variance is denied, the applicant could request a lot split with a non.typical lot configuration. He stated he does not support that configuration or the removal of the stand of trees. Board Member Brauer asked if there are plans to move the septic system. Principal Planner Trudgeon stated if the variance is approved, the septic system will have to be moved. Mr. Longfield stated he understands that, has talked with the septic inspector about it, and will have to relocate one drainage line and cut another drainage line short. That would not require the removal of the trees. Board Member Kociscak noted that this request does not meet finding of fact 36. Chairperson Nixt stated if that is applied, then every time someone wanted to locate a building and needed a setback variance, the Board would tell them to cut down trees instead. Board Member Kociscak noted the lot can be configured in a way-that it would work.. Board Member Reeve stated that is true but that lot configuration makes no sense in Ramsey. Motion by Board Member Kociscak, seconded by Board Member Brauer, to adopt Resolution #02-07-167 adopting Findings of Fact #0623 not favorable to the applicant relating to a request for a variance from Robert. Longfietd to the minimum lot size modified as follows: 6) "That the special conditions causing the undue hardship do result from the actions of the Applicant."; 7) That if granted, the variance wiil grant the Applicant special privilege..."; 8) "That if gTanted, the Board of Adjustment/July 11, 2002 Page 4 of 6 I I I I I I I I I .I I I i I i I ! I I