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Mr. Hickman stated that blacktopping his property would ruin the atmosphere of <br />his business and he has already spent $200,000 improving a property that was <br />once condemned. <br /> <br />Chairman Peterson replied that the City is not requiring blacktopping the <br />retail sales area; only a designated area for parking; customers are currently <br />parking on Sunfish Blvd. right-of-way. <br /> <br />Mr. Hickman replied that his customers park within his property lines; even <br />went to computerized cash registers to create a better traffic turn around <br />time. <br /> <br />Chairman Peterson stated that Mr. Hickman's business is not special and must <br />follow the same rules as other businesses in Ramsey; the city needs parking <br />plan for Plants and Things. <br /> <br />Mr. Hickman inquired if his business is obligated to the same rules as other <br />businesses when his is located on farmland classified as 'Green Acres'. <br /> <br />Commission replied that the property is commercial. <br /> <br />Commissioner Deemer stated that Mr. Hickman's sketch shows a parking area in <br />front of the market; the market building is only 6" from the right-of-way line <br />and no parking is allowed on right-of-way. <br /> <br />Chairman Peterson stated that Mr. Hickman must come up with some kind of a <br />parking plan which the City Engineering and/or Building Inspector will sign; a <br />business is required to provide a certain amount of durable, dust free parking <br />area for every square foot of business space. <br /> <br />Mr. Hickman inquired why he wasn't informed of these requirements beforehand; <br />can't afford $40,000 for blacktop; in favor of better parking facilities but <br />blacktop will ruin the business atomosphere. <br /> <br />The Commission replied that it is Mr. Hickman's responsibility to find these <br />things out. <br /> <br />Commissioner Deemer stated that Mr. Hickman's construction was not approved; <br />a registered site plan was not provided and the building permit was therefore <br />invalid. The City is requesting that the site plan be provided showing <br />building placement, display and parking areas. <br /> <br />Ms. Norris stated that the building permit was approved. <br /> <br />Chairman Peterson stated that the amount of parking area required is determined <br />by the amount of retail space; unless the new building is closed and used for <br />warehousing only, it will be considered retail space. The business is also <br />required to have an off-street loading berth which must also be shown on the <br />site plan. Mr. Hickman's new building is also not up to code with respect to <br />exterior wall finish; site plan should show Mr. Hickman's plans to 'dress up' <br />the building and get away from the pole barn type appearance. <br /> <br />July 8, 1986 <br /> <br />Page 5 of 10 <br /> <br /> <br />