Minutes - Planning Commission - 04/05/1994

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NOTE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES The Commission noted the following City Council meeting minutes: 1) City Council public hearing and regular meeting minutes dated February 22, 1994. 2) City Council public hearing and regular meeting minutes dated March 8, 1994. PUBLIC HEARINGS Chairperson Bawden adjourned the regular Planning Commission meeting at 7:35 p.m. in order to conduct the following public hearings: 1) Request for a Conditional Use Permit to Expand an Outdoor Recreational Facility in the Industrial District; Case of KRS Investments. 2) Request for a Conditional Use Permit to Mine and Export Soils; Case of Sidney Nyhusmoen. Chairperson Bawden called the regular Planning Commission meeting back to order at 7:37 p.m. COMMISSION BUSINESS Case #1: Request for a Conditional Use Permit to Expand an Outdoor Recreational Facility in the Industrial District; Case of KRS Investments Zoning Administrator Frolik stated that Ty Ritter of KRS Investments has purchased the outdoor recreational facility located on Lot 2, Block 1, HY-10 Ramsey, formerly known as Cheap Thrills. She advised the subject property is located in the Industrial District and that Mr. Ritter is proposing to expand the facility by the addition of batting cages. She explained that the use is in the Industrial District because of a conditional use permit (CUP) issued by the City in 1988, and the CUP process is required in order to expand or enlarge upon the use. Ms. Frolik advised there is sufficient area remaining on the property to install batting cages without encroaching on required off-street parking. She mentioned that the former property owners defaulted on the requirement to pave the offzstreet parking area, however, Mr. Ritter is willing to fulfill that commitment but is asking for a 2-year time frame to complete the improvements because of other landscaping and property improvements slated for the property in 1994. Upon inquiry, Mr. Ritter stated he would be putting in 4-6 batting cages. He noted that the Ramsey Youth Athletic Association has already expressed interest. The Hanning Commission proceeded to review the Findings of Fact. It was the consensus of the Commission that #1 through #8 would remain as presented. It was noted that the numbering of the Findings of Fact was out of sequence. Motion by Commissioner Deemer and seconded by Commissioner Terry to direct Staff to correct the numbering sequence for the Findings of Fact. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Bawden, Commissioners Deemer, Terry, Hendriksen, Holland, LaDue, and Thorud. Voting No: None. Planning & Zoning Commission/April 5, 1994 Page 2 of 6