Agenda - Council - 04/13/2004 - Laserfiche WebLink

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On February 6, 2004, representatives of the Ramsey Community Development Department and Anoka County Environmental Services attempted to conduct a site inspection. Julie Hills denied the City and County staff permission to enter the property because the owner of SR Auto was not present. On February 20, 2004, City Staffand Anoka County Staff met with the owner of SR Auto on the site. There was evidence that auto salvage activities had resumed and car parts were stored outside. SR Auto was also operating without their 2004 City license (they submitted an application on February 25). Anoka County Environmental Services noted several violations as well. On March 1, 2004, Anoka County Environmental Services provided SR Auto with written notification of violations with a March 15 deadline for compliance. On March 17, Community Development Staff received word from Anoka County that their concerns with SR Auto had been addressed. In order to address all issues before making a decision on forwarding the motor vehicle sales and repair license to the Council for approval, the Community Development Department requested that the Fire Inspector re-inspect the property to determine if fire safety issues had been resolved. On April 1, 2004 the Fire Chief and Fire Inspector conducted a site inspection. Property owner, Julie Hills, attempted to deny them permission for the inspection because the owner of SR_Auto was not present. However, Fire Code enables the Department to enter a property for fire safety purposes. The Fire Inspector took photos and called the owner of SR Auto and scheduled a follow up inspection for the week of April 12. Recommendation: Staff will be prepared to make a verbal recommendation to approve or deny the 2004 license application based on the results of the inspection scheduled for the week of April 12. Staff has drafted some findings of fact relating to the case; they are attached, as well as the site location map. Photos and copies of correspondence will be available at the meeting. Council Action: Will be based on your discussion. Review Checklist: Fire Chief/Public Works Director Copies To: Fire Inspector City Attorney CC: 04/13/04