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Commissioner Nosan understood that solar energy was important. She explained she did have <br />concerns about placing a solar farm in an area completely surrounded by residentially zoned <br />parcels. She thanked the neighbors for voicing their concerns. She believed the Commission <br />needed additional information on this request prior to moving forward and stated she would like <br />to hear from the EDA. <br />Community Development Director Gladhill stated it may make sense to step back and work <br />through the request in further detail, noting the Commission could postpone action on the solar <br />farm to October. <br />Chairperson Bauer believed this was a reasonable course of action. He asked if postponement of <br />the item would complicate matters for Connexus Energy. <br />Mr. Bash stated he would rather see the item postponed than denied. He explained he appreciated <br />the questions that were being raised by the Commission and stated he could assist in researching <br />answers with staff. <br />Motion by Commissioner Nosan, seconded by Commissioner VanScoy, to table action on the <br />Connexus Energy solar farm to the October 12, 2017 Planning Commission meeting. <br />Further discussion <br />Commissioner VanScoy stated he fully supported solar power in Ramsey but indicated he was <br />looking forward to hearing further from the EDA on this matter. <br />Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Bauer, Commissioners Nosan, VanScoy, Anderson, <br />Gengler, and Surma. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Brauer. <br />5.03: Public Hearing: Consider Resolution $17-09-217 Granting a Variance to Front Yard <br />Setback for Parking Lots and Resolution #17-09-218 Granting a Conditional Use <br />Permit for Motor Vehicle Sales at 7103 Highway 10 NW (Project No. 17-140); Case <br />of Motors on 10. <br />Public Hearing <br />Chairperson Bauer called the public hearing to order at 8:21 p.m. <br />Presentation <br />Community Development Director Gladhill presented the staff report stating the applicant is <br />requesting a Variance and Conditional Use Permit. The request for Conditional Use Permit will <br />allow the expansion of a parking lot to facilitate motor vehicle sales. For enforcement and review <br />purposes, the City made motor vehicle sales a Conditional Use Permit in 2009. The request, <br />overall, seems reasonable. <br />Community Development Director Gladhill reported the expansion shall require an easement with <br />Planning Commission/September 7, 2017 <br />Page 7 of 13 <br />