Resolution - #16-05-105 - 06/02/2016

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Commissioner Brauer introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #16-05-105 RESOLUTION ADOPTING FINDINGS OF FACT #0936 RELATING TO A REQUEST FROM GREGORY AND RACHELLE BINFET FOR A VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT A DETACHED ACCESSORY BUILDING WITHIN THE ORDINARY HIGH WATER LEVEL SETBACK, NEARER THE FRONT LOT LINE THAN THE HOME AND TO CONSTRUCT A SECOND DRIVEWAY. WHEREAS, Gregory and Rachelle Binfet, hereinafter referred to as "Applicants," have properly applied for a variance from Sections 117-225 (Shoreland Overlay District development standards) and 117-111 (R-1 Residential District) of the Ramsey City Code to construct a detached accessory building within the established Ordinary High Water setback as well as nearer the front lot line than the home, and to construct a second driveway on the property generally known as 14301 Neon Street NW and legally described as follows: Lot 2, Block 1, Chestnut Woods. (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 submitted an application for a variance on May 4, 2016. 2. That the Applicant appeared before the Planning Commission for a public hearing pursuant to Section 117-53 of the Ramsey City Code on June 2, 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. 3. That the Subject Property is zoned R-1 Residential (MUSA) and is approximately 1.04 acres in size. 4. That the Subject Property is surrounded by properties also zoned R-1 Residential (MUSA). 5. That the Subject Property has unique characteristics, such as irregularity of shape and terrain, which prevent the Applicant from building the accessory structure without the issuance of a variance 6. That the Subject Property is located within the Shoreland Overlay District and abuts Ramsey Terrace Pond, which is classified as a General Development Lake by the DNR and per City Code Section 117-224 (Shoreland classification system and land use districts; shoreland management). 7. That Section 117-225 (Shoreland Overlay District development standards) (f)(1) a. of City Code establishes a minimum building setback of fifty (50) feet from the Ordinary High Water (OHW) level of the lake.