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remain on the proposed Lot 2. The submitted final plat shows access to Ramsey 'Boulevard dedicated to Anoka County (this dedication was requested by the Cdunty). At their November 14, 2002 meeting, the Park and Recreation Commission recommended park dedication and trail fees be satisfied with a cash payment. Staff recommended approval of the final plat. contingent upon compliance with the City staff review letter dated March 6, 2003 and the developer entering into a development a=oreement with the City. Staff noted'that a re-subdivision plan was included with the request to identify possible urban lots if se,,ver and water was extended into the area. That is a common practice that has been done in the past. Motion by Councilmember Kurak, seconded by Councilmember Elvig, to approve the final plat contingent upon compliance with the City staff' review letter dated March 6, 2003 and the developer entering into a development agreement with the City. Further discussion: Councilmember Kurak stated that she had asked staff to address the urban plat since it was not included in the case and recommended that in-the future that type of plan be submitted with all subdivisions. Principal Planner Trudgeon replied that they would make sure that that is included in the Chapter 9 revisions. He noted that the plan does not bind anyone to anything, it is only to demonstrate that a resubdivision is possible. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, and Councilmembers Kui-ak, Elvig, Cook, Pearson, Strommen, and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Case #7: Request for an Interim Use Permitto Allow Outdoor Storage of Commercial Vehicles and Equipment on a Residentially Zoned Parcel; Case of Gerald Bauer Community Development Director Frolik stated that On February 25, 2003 the City Council reviewed a request from Gerald Bauer, fee title owner, and Able Paving, lessee, to store commercial vehicles and equipment on the site of the Ramsey Shooting Center, 16130 Variolite Street N.W. The interim use permit is required' because the underlying zoning of the subject property is' R- 1 Residential, for Which industrial uses are not permitted. In accordance with the City Council's direction on February 25, 2003, City Staff drafted findings of fact to support approval of the request and a proposed permit. James Couch, 15800 Traprock Street NW, Ramsey, stated that residents b~lieve that this is a prodevelopment Council and Mayor and that Traprock Park is not receiving equal treatment.' He also stated that it was not true that a portion of the gun .club was closed at the request of the residents. The residents support the gun club, but not the commercial use. He 'felt that the · Council was too closely tied to the development. Bob Hamborg, 15755 Traprock Street NW, Ramsey, stated that he was opposed to the proposal. · Daniel Mohr, 6721 166t~' Lane NW, Ramsey, expressed concern that the residents were not being heard or were being ignored by the City council. He requested that the Council accept the Planning Commission recommendation. City Council/March 11, 2003 Page 11 of 22 -137-