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Mr. Herzane stated he too had the question of what would go in the building and what would stay <br />out of it. He is a proponent of the building, although it will be on the side of the yard closest to <br />his property, but he is looking for clarification on the purpose. <br /> <br />Commissioner Brauer asked if Mr. Herzane had issue with the vehicles he could not fit in the <br />building. <br /> <br />Mr. Herzane stated those along the back of the yard as they are now are not an issue. He added if <br />the building is constructed where it is proposed it would act as a boundary line so he probably <br />could not see what was remaining in the yard. <br /> <br />Assistant Community Development Director Trudgeon noted that any vehicle on the premises <br />has to be operable and licensed and on a surface. Trailers can be on the grass, as well as boats. <br />He stated there was an issue in the past with vehicles, but if they are stored properly and <br />operable, or in the building, they would be allowed. <br /> <br />Commissioner Brauer clarified trailers could go anywhere on the property. <br /> <br />Assistant Community Development Director Trudgeon stated that is how the code reads. <br /> <br />Commissioner Brauer stated if Mr. St. Hilaire keeps his non-operable vehicles in the building, <br />the rest is okay. <br /> <br />Assistant Community Development Director Trudgeon reiterated that according to the current <br />code, that is correct. <br /> <br />Annette Herzane indicated Mike and Nadine St. Hilaire are great neighbors, but the previous <br />neighbors took impeccable care of the property so this is a change. She indicated there are seven <br />to nine vehicles there on any given day, and she is concerned about the property value of their <br />home. She noted they had an appraiser come out and it was his concern also. She stated if the <br />building was up it may help, but she is concerned about there being so many vehicles. She <br />knows the City Code allows them, but she thinks maybe it should be looked at. <br /> <br />Mr. Simanco agreed they were good neighbors. He indicated he was asking about the number of <br />vehicles they can store. He has heard Ramsey is considered a junk yard, which is not true but is <br />the perception of many who do not live here. <br /> <br />Chairperson Johnson stated they all understand there is work to do on the Highway 10 corridor. <br />He asked Mr. St. Hilaire what his thoughts were on what would be stored in the building. <br /> <br />Mr. St. Hilaire indicated he does not have commercial vehicles, and does not run a business out <br />of his house. He has a box van, an RV and several boats. He stated if he believes he can fix it <br />and make money on it, he will buy it. He wants to be able to work in the building. He indicated <br />he brought in Class 5 material, and everything is licensed. He has the trailers across the back of <br /> <br />Planning Commission/August 7, 2003 <br /> Page 7 of 19 <br /> <br /> <br />