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-206- Subdivision 5.d shall be added and shall read as follows: A variance will be required to exceed the established height restrictions for accessory buildings. The variance shall be processed in accordance with the procedures established in Section 9.03.05 of the City Code. Criteria governing consideration ora variance request to exceed height restrictions on accessory buildings shall include, but not be limited to the following: 1. Whether the variance will impair an adequate supply, of light and air to adjacent property~ 2. Whether the variance will have the effect of allowing a use that is prohibited in the applicable zoning district. 3. Whether :the variance will impair established property values within the neighborhood. 4. Whether the increased height will be compatible with the principal building on the same parcel. 5. Whether the increased height will be compatible with existing development in the immediate neighborhood. 6. Whether the variance requested is the minimum variance necessary to accomplish the intended purpose of the applicant. Subdivision 8 shall be renumbered as Subdivision 7 and amended to read as follows: Any accessory building proposed to be within five (5) feet, overhang tO overhang, of the principal building shall either be made structurally a part of the principal building or the wail and soffit area of the accessory building that is within five (5) feet of the principal building shall be constructed to a 1-hour fire rating.. Subdivision I 0 shall be renumbered as Subdivision 9 and amended to read as follows: For lots two (2) acres (8%120 square feet) or greater in-size, the detached accessory building may be located nearer the front property line than the principal building provided the following criteria are met: a. The placement of the detached accessory building maintains compliance with the standard front yard structure setback requirement for the respective zoning district; and b. The Exterior materials used on the detached accessory building match those of the pdncipat building on'the subject property; and c. The accessory building is designed with soffit, fascia and cave overhang. On lots less than two (2) acres (87,120 square feet) in size, the accessory structure shall be located in the side or rear yard and shall not be located nearer the front property line than the principal building on that lot, unless a variance is obtained. This provision shall not apply to attached garages that maintain compliance with the applicable front yard setback requirement. Subdivision 12 shall be amended t° note that the exterior design and materials must be the same as the home on parcels 2 acres and larger in size if the accessory building is located nearer the front property line than the home; and that the design must include a soffit, fascia and eave overhang on all lots in excess of 5.6 acres if the building is located closer to the front property line than the principal building. SECTION 3. SUMMARY The following official summary of OrdinanCe #03-__ has been approved by the City Council of the City of Ramsey as clearly informing the public of the intent and effect of the Ordinance.