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Councilmember its adoption: introduced the following resolution and moved for RESOLUTION #26-237 A RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING CITY COUNCIL'S DENIAL OF THE VARIANCE REQUEST TO THE REQUIRED LOT DEPTH FOR LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 2, RUM RIVER RETREAT WHEREAS, at the October 13, 2026 Ramsey City Council meeting, the City Council considered a preliminary plat and related variance application for a proposed residential development known as "Rum River Retreat" (the "Project"); WHEREAS, as part of the Project applications, the Applicant, Sundance Woods, LLC, requested a lot depth variance for Lots 1 and 2, Block 2, of the Project. The City Code requires that lots in the Rural Residential Zoning District be at least 200 feet deep. The Applicant requested that the two lots be granted a variance to be 185 feet deep due to the existing permanent road easement and tree loss that would occur if the road corridor was adjusted ("Requested Variance"); and WHEREAS, a motion was made to approve the Requested Variance and the Council voted 3-3, meaning the vote failed to receive the required majority vote; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the requirements of Minn Stat. § 15.99, subd. 2, when a vote on a properly made motion to approve a request fails for any reason, the failure shall constitute a denial provided that those voting against the motion state on the record the reasons why they oppose the request; and WHEREAS, the three Councilmembers voting against the motion provided the following reason for their denial: The Applicant has the ability to meet the lot depth. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ramsey, Minnesota, as follows: 1. The Requested Variance is denied because the Applicant has the ability to meet the lot depth. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Ramsey, Minnesota, this 27th day of October, 2026.