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CASE REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO HAVE EXTERIOR STORAGE AS A PRINCIPAL USE OF RURAL INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY; CASE OF ROGER MUNTER, ELITE CONCRETE By: Zoning Administrator Sylvia Frolik Background: Section 9.20.27 (Rural Industrial District) of the Ramsey City Code states that exterior storage as a principal use of property is permitted with a conditional use permit. Mr. Roger Munter of Elite Concrete has applied for a conditional use permit to utilize Lot 1, Block 1, HY-10 Ramsey Addition for exterior storage purposes. Equipment to be stored on the property includes scaffolding, cement mixers, steel forms, bobcat trailers and various types of tracks. The proposed storage area measures approximately 300' x 250' and is proposed to be enclosed with chain link fencing with vision obstruction strips woven through the fencing on the southern and western sides. City Code states that conditional use permits for exterior storage may be granted provided the storage area is surfaced to control dust. As you will note in the site plan submitted by the Applicant, there are plans for a future expansion on the property which includes the consmaction of a building. That future expansion also includes development of a storage area nearer the building. To meet his current needs without creating obstructions to future construction activity, Mr. Munter is proposing to temporarily locate the storage area to the rear of the property. Because that location is temporary in nature, Mr. Munter is requesting that the requirement for of the storage area be addressed when he submits his site plan to develop the property. The following items are enclosed for your information: a) b) c) d) e) Site location map Site plan Planning and Zoning public hearing and regular meeting minutes dated February 5, 1991. Proposed f'mdings of fact Proposed conditional use permit Observations: On January 7, 1991, the City received an application for a conditional use permit from Roger Munter to utilize Lot 1, Block 1, HY-10 Ramsey for exterior storage purposes. On February 5, 1991, the Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing and there were no citizens present submitting comments regarding Mr. Munter's request. The City did not receive any written opposition to Mr. Munter's request, however, the Zoning Administrator did receive one telephone call from the owner of Nordvik Industries. He indicated that he does not feel exterior storage should be allowed as a principal use of property, but ff it is, then requiring adequate screening is more critical than requiring surfacing to control dust.