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CASE # ~, REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A HOME OCCUPATION TO OPERATE A RETAIL TROPHY/PLAQUE BUSINESS IN THE R-1 URBAN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT; CASE OF STEVEN HAIGH By: Zoning Administrator Sylvia Frolik Background: Mr. Steven Haigh is requesting a conditional use permit to operate a retail trophy/plaque business in his home at 14151 Germanium Street N.W. The activity would consist of clients visiting the home to select style and type of ~ophy or plaque to be assembled by the applicant. The Ramsey City Code states that conditional use permits may be issued for home occupations provided the proposed use is limited to one room of the home that does not total more than 20% of the total floor area in the home. Mr. Haigh is proposing to conduct the business in the lower level of his home in a room approximately 288 square feet in size, which is less than 20% of the total floor area in the home (2,556 square feet). The City Code also states that the operation of any wholesale or retail business, unless it is conducted entirely by mail, and does not involve the sale, shipment or delivery of merchandise on the premises, is prohibited. Mr. Haigh's trophy shop is considered retail activity and will involve customers coming to the home and delivery of supplies by UPS. It should also be noted at this time that conditional use permits for home occupations are temporary in nature and granted to a designated person who resides at the address; they are not transferrable from person to person or from address to address. The following items are enclosed for your information: a) b) c) d) e) Site location map Application proposal and site plan Petition from neighboring property owners indicating support of Mr. Haigh's request. Proposed findings of fact Proposed conditional use permit In researching City records, it has been determined that since 1981, the Ramsey City Council has denied several requests which involved retail activity in residential zones. Observations: On October 9, 1990, the City of Ramsey received an application from Steven Haigh for a conditional use permit for a home occupation at 14151 Germanium Street N.W. On November 7, 1990, the Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing regarding Mr. Haigh's request for a conditional use permit and no citizens were present to submit comment.