Agenda - Planning Commission - 02/05/1991

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CASE # 2 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. The proposed storage area measures approximately 300' x 250' and is proposed to be enclosed with chain link fencing with vision obstructing strips woven through the fencing on the southern and western sides to provide screening from the adjacent Cheap Thrills recreational facility. Equipment to be stored on the property includes scaffolding, cement mixers, steel forms, bobcat trailers and various types of trucks. 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 construction 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 dust control surfacing 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) Site location map Site plan Proposed findings 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. A public hearing regarding the request was scheduled for February 5, 1991. Recommendation: Section 9.03.04 of the Ramsey City Code states that expiration dates may be placed on conditional use permits. City Staff recommends that if the conditional use permit is to be approved, and if the requirement for surfacing to control dust is waived until such time that a site plan is submitted for approval, then the conditional use permit for exterior storage should include an expiration date to assure the property will eventually be brought up to standards or the use will cease.