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I I I I i I I I I I I ! I I I CASE REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR AN AUTO REPAIR BUSINESS IN THE R-1R RURAL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT; CASE OF CRAIG JOHNSON By: Acting Community Development Director Sylvia Frolik Background: Mr. Craig Johnson is requesting a conditional use permit to operate an auto repair business from the garage on his property at 17600 Gibbon Street N.W. The subject property is approximately 2.5 acres in size and located in the R-1R Rural Residential District. Enclosed for your information are the following items: ^) B) C) D) E) F) Site location map Site plan and supporting documentation Letters submitted from area residents City Engineer's review (July 31, 1990) Proposed Findings of Fact Proposed Conditional Use Permit Observations: On July 17, 1990, the City received an application from Craig Johnson for a conditional use permit to operate an auto repair business at his home located at 17600 Gibbon Street N.W. Upon the request of City Staff, Phyllis Strong from Anoka County Environmental Services inspected the subject property and notified the City that although Mr. Johnson would be generating a minimum amount of hazardous materials in his auto repair operation, he would be subject to hazardous waste licensing requirements without fee. Phyllis did note that Mr. Johnson's waste management practices are very good and he is not violating any regulations at this time. On August 7, 1990, the Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing. Of the properties notified of the request, many responded favorably contingent upon the conditional use permit being limited to one or two cars on the property at any given time; and a couple of the properties notified have expressed opposition to the granting of a conditional use permit. Planning and Zoning Recommendation: The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of Mr. Craig Johnson's request for a conditional use permit contingent upon the activity being limited to a two vehicle operation and that the permit becomes null and void if and when Mr. Johnson sells the subject property. Staff Recommendations: City Code indicates that conditional use permits may be issued to allow for certain uses that are generally compatible in the district in which they are proposed to be located. City Staff recommends denial of the request for a conditional use permit based on the fact that auto repair businesses are not generally compatible in an R-iR Rural Residential District.