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NW and to adopt Resolution #10-03-072 to approve the Conditional Use Permit request, contingent on the above stated items, based on the Findings of Fact. Further discussion: Councilmember Wise stated he was discussing this property with a resident today and apparently at one time this property was a truck stop and asked if there was every an environmental study done. Ed Prater, Eddy's Auto & Body Repair, Iric. responded there was an addition put on the building in 2000 and there was an environmental study done at that time. Councilmember Jeffrey stated this business did a great job and ran a clean business. Councilmember Dehen stated he was concerned about the outdoor storage of parts. He asked if there were proper procedures in place to enforce outdoor storage issues. Associate Planner Gladhill responded this was the reason this was a conditional use and if this became an issue, the City had the ability to bring this forwazd to a revocation hearing. Mr. Prater stated they were also planning on putting in a fence that could not be seen through on the west side of the property and also where the light rail ran. Councilmember Elvig stated railroads were built through industrial azeas and he did not know if they should be concerned about screening views from the light rail. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Ramsey, Councilmembers Wise, Jeffrey, Dehen, Elvig, Look, and McGlone. Voting No: None. 7.04: Introduce Ordinance to Amend Section 117-1 Definitions of the City code; Case of City of Ramsey Planning Manager Miller reviewed the staff report. Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Wise, to introduce an ordinance to amend Chapter 117-1, definitions. Further discussion: Councilmember Wise stated he knew there had been a concern about this, but if residents kept their yards looking nice, there would not be any issues. Councilmember McGlone noted driveways in the back of a residence or horseshoe driveways were not addressed. He stated under commercial equipment to add the wording: "specifically designed or used for commercial purposes". He asked that commercial vehicle weight be changed to match the State definition. He asked that revisions be made to the screening requirements for screening on all sides. City Attorney Goodrich stated a public hearing had already been held and depending on the extent of the amendments, another public heazing would need to be held. Councilmember McGlone stated he wanted the screening on the roadside. Mayor Ramsey stated he believed it would be better to bring this back and amend the motion when it was adopted. City Attorney Goodrich believed this should be reintroduced once the changes were made. Councilmember Wise stated he did not believe anyone had any problems with the suggestions, except maybe the screening. Councilmember Elvig stated he did not want to change his motion at this time and he wanted to see the proposed amendments in writing and deal with the amendments at the time of adoption. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Ramsey, Councilmembers Elvig, Wise, Dehen, Jeffrey, Look, and McGlone. Voting No: None. City Council /March 23, 2010 Page 7 of 13