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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 />