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CITY OF LITTLE CANADA RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. PC2026-02-1 RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A DETACHED ACCESSORY BUILDING AT 2912 VANDERBIE STREET WHEREAS, Nicholas Schwalbach (“Applicant”) submitted Planning Case 1450, an application for a Conditional Use Permit (“CUP”) to construct a detached accessory building at 2912 Vanderbie Street, located in the City of Little Canada, Ramsey County, Minnesota, PID Number 052922240017 (“Property”); and WHEREAS, the Property is zoned R-1 Low Density Residential; and WHEREAS, detached accessory buildings that exceed by-right size or height limitations or that utilize post-frame construction require approval of a Conditional Use Permit under City Code Sections 904, 914.130, and 915.020; and WHEREAS, the Applicant proposes to construct a 1,512 square foot detached accessory building with a median roof height of approximately 20 feet 4 inches and a peak height of approximately 22 feet 8 inches, exceeding the by-right maximum area of 1,500 square feet and the by-right maximum height of 18 feet or the height of the principal structure (15 feet 11 inches), whichever is less; and WHEREAS, the proposed structure will be constructed on a continuous foundation and used for private year-round indoor recreational activities by the household; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed Planning Case 1450 at its regular meeting on February 12, 2026, and recommended approval of the Conditional Use Permit; and WHEREAS, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on February 25, 2026, in accordance with Minnesota Statutes and the City’s zoning ordinance; and WHEREAS, The City Council has reviewed the staff report, Planning and Zoning Analysis Memo (Attachment A), application materials (Attachment B), and the record of the Planning Commission; and WHEREAS, the proposed detached accessory building is an allowed Conditional Use within the R-1 Low Density Residential District and conforms to zoning regulations that may not be modified through a Conditional Use Permit; and WHEREAS, the proposal complies with minimum setback, impervious surface, and rear yard coverage standards, subject to verification through submission of a final survey prior to issuance of a building permit; and