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Community Development Director Gladhill stated the paved surface regulation was a zoning <br />requirement for aesthetic and erosion control purposes. <br />Vice Chairperson VanScoy asked if the gravel area was fenced in. <br />Community Development Director Gladhill reported this was the case. <br />Commissioner Surma supported the gravel area remaining as is. <br />Steve Fisher, 10766 Dunkirk Lane, explained his client was in the due diligence phase for this <br />property. He reported his client currently leases space and was looking to purchase. <br />Dave Evenson, 7867 Park Court NE, stated has owned a business in Ramsey for the past 10 years <br />and it was his dream to own his own property. He commented further on the auto detailing and <br />auto sales business he owns and noted one of his main clients was Luther Automotive. He <br />explained he would be able to grow his business through retail sales and higher visibility along <br />Highway 10. <br />Vice Chairperson VanScoy questioned why the applicant was requesting to keep the gravel area. <br />Mr. Evenson stated this was a cost issue for him <br />Commissioner Gengler asked how tall the fence was. <br />Mr. Evenson estimated the fence was eight feet in height. He noted the fence could not be seen <br />through. <br />Vice Chairperson VanScoy questioned how many cars would be moved in and out of the site per <br />day. <br />Mr. Evenson anticipated he would be moving eight to ten vehicles in and out of the site per day. <br />Vice Chairperson VanScoy stated his only concern is with moving that number of vehicles in and <br />out of the property constantly on an unimproved surface, the gravel would be damaged. <br />Commissioner Anderson asked if boats and trailers would be sold on this property. <br />Mr. Evenson commented this was not the type of work he would do. He explained the Sunwater <br />Sports business would be going away. <br />Commissioner Anderson indicated he did not want to see any additional used car lots in the City. <br />In addition, he supported the entire gravel area being paved. He stated he wanted Ramsey to look <br />nice and this property had to be brought into compliance with City Code. <br />Planning Commission/February 1, 2018 <br />Page 11 of 14 <br />