Resolution - #04-08-228 - 08/24/2004

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Councihnember Elvig introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION//04-08-228 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING FINDINGS OF FACT //0693 RELATING TO A REQUEST FROM BRETTON GATES FOR A HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT TO OPERATE A CLOCK REPAIR BUSINESS ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8340 154TM LANE NW. WHEREAS, thc City of Ramsey received an application from Bretton Gates requesting a home occupation permit to operate a clock repair business in the principal dwelling on the property generally known as 8340 154th .Lane NW and legally described as follows: I Jot 7, Block 8, Whispering Pines Estates (the "Subject Property") NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THIS CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA that the findings of fact relating to the request are determined to be as follows: That on July 6, 2004, Bretton Gates, hereinafter referred to as "Applicant", properly applied for a home occupation permit to operate a clock repair business. That the Applicant appeared before the Ramsey Planning Commission for a public hearing pursuant to Section 9.03.05 of the City Code on August 5, 2004, and that said public hearing was properly advertised and that the minutes of said public hearing are hereby incorporated as a part of these findings by reference. That the Subject Property is zoned R-1 Residential - Rural Developing, and the surrounding parcels are zoned R-1 Residential - Rural Developing. 4. That the Subject Property is approximately 0.9 acres. 5. That the Subject Property is surrounded by lots that are similar in size. That clock repair businesses operated within a principal dwelling are not a permitted use in the R-1 Residential District without the issuance of a Home Occupation Permit. That the Applicant resides at and is the fee title owner of the location of the proposed home occupation. That the Applicant will receive a maximum of 2-3 clients per day at the Subject Property, and therefore the use is not creating excessive vehicular traffic to the Subject Property as defined in Subd. 3 Section (g) of the Home Occupation ordinance. That the Applicant's business hours will be Monday - Friday 9:00am - 6:30pm and Saturday 10:00am - 2:00pm. 10. That the proposed use will not adversely impact traffic in the area.