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Commissioner Bauer introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #16-01-007 RESOLUTION ADOPTING FINDINGS OF FACT #0959 RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO THE SIDE YARD SETBACK REQUIREMENTS FOR AN EXISTING DECK. WHEREAS, Central Bank, hereinafter referred to as "Applicant," has properly applied for a variance from Section 117-148 (Critical River Overlay District Development Standards) of the Ramsey City Code regarding the minimum required side yard setback for an existing deck on the property generally known as 14500 Bowers Drive NW and legally described as follows: Lot 27, Bowers Mississippi Acres, Anoka County, Minnesota (the "Subject Property"). NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: 1. That the Applicant appeared before the Planning Commission for a public hearing pursuant to Section 117-53 (Variances) of the Ramsey City Code on January 7, 2016, 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 the Subject Property is zoned R-1 Residential (MUSA) and is approximately 1.08 acres in size. 3. That the Subject Property is surrounded by properties also zoned R-1 Residential (MUSA) and of similar sizes. 4. That the Subject Property is located within the Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area and the Rural Service Area as defined in MN Statutes. 5. That Section 117-148 (Critical River Overlay District Development Standards) of City Code establishes a minimum lot size of 2.5 acres for lots within the Critical River Area and Rural Service Area. 6. That the Subject Property was platted in 1948 as part of the Bowers Mississippi Acres plat and is considered lawful non -conforming with regard to lot size and lot width. 7. That the home on the Subject Property appears to have been constructed in 1970 based on information within the property file. 8. That there is no Building Permit in the property file for the deck on the Subject Property; however, based on assessment information in the property file, there is record of a deck on the Subject Property dating back to at least 1981.