Agenda - Council - 07/31/1990 - Special

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o o o 10. 11. 12. PROPOSED FINDINGS OF FACT CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT GREEN VALLEY GREENHOUSE 03-32-25-41-0001 JULY 31, 1990 That Mr. Wayne Davis, hereinafter referred to as "Applicant", has properly applied for a conditional use permit to expand Green Valley Greenhouse. That the Ramsey Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing pursuant to Chapter 170.013D of the Ramsey City Code on July 3, 1990 and that said public hearing was properly advertised and that the minutes of said public heating are hereby incorporated as a part of these findings by reference. That the subject property is located in the R-1 Rural Residential District and that the parcel is 40 acres in size. The property surrounding the subject property is zoned R-1 Rural Residential. That the subject property is in the R-1 Rural Residential District and agricultural uses are permitted uses in said zone with the exception of flower nurseries with buildings and the subject property includes a flower nursery with a permanent building in addition to the greenhouses which are considered temporary buildings. That City Code Section 170.015G states that accessory buildings may be constructed in the R- 1 Rural Residential District as a matter of right if they do not exceed 4800 square feet plus the difference between the 864 square feet allowed for principal garages on the property minus the actual size of the principal garage on the property and do not exceed 16 feet in height. That the existing permanent building accessory to the flower nursery is a pre-existing non- conforming use that exceeds 4800 square feet and the Applicant is proposing to expand that non-conforming use and structure, for which a conditional use permit is required according to Section 170.015H of the Ramsey City Code. That pursuant to MSA 16B.62, the building proposed to be expanded by the Applicant is exempt from State and City building code requirements based upon the Applicant's statement that there will be no retail activities carried on within said building. That the Applicant is proposed to expand accessory building from 4,050 square feet to 8,910 square feet. The existing height is 26 feet and is not proposed to be expanded. That the City has issued one other conditional use permit for a similar use in the Rural Residential District. That the proposed use will not be unduly dangerous or otherwise detrimental to persons residing or working in the vicinity of the use or to the public welfare. That the proposed use will not substantially adversely impair the use, enjoyment or market value of any surrounding property. That the proposed use will be in accordance with the specific objectives of the Comprehensive Plan, especially with 4 in 40 density zoning in effect.