Resolution - #02-05-112 - 05/14/2002

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Councilmember Zimmerman introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION//02-05-112 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING FINDINGS OF FACT //0610 RELATING TO A REQUEST TO EXCEED OUTDOOR STORAGE RESTRICTIONS ESTABLISHED IN THE BUSINESS WAREHOUSE DISTRICT. WHEREAS, T & G Land Inc., hereinafter referred to as "Applicant", has properly applied to the City of Ramsey (the "City") for a conditional use permit to exceed outdoor storage restrictions established in City Code on the property located at 6651 141st Avenue and legally described as follows: Lot 1, Block 1, Gateway North Industrial Park No. 5, Anoka County, Minnesota. ("Subject Property") NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: That the Applicant appeared before the Planning Commission for a public hearing pursuant to Section 9.03.04 of the Ramsey City Code on May 2, 2002, and that the public hearing was properly advertised and that the minutes of said public hearing are hereby incorporated by reference. That the Subject Property is zoned BW - Business Warehouse; the adjacent parcels to the north and west are zoned BW - Business Warehouse; property to the east is zoned I - Industrial. 3. That the permitted uses in the BW - Business Warehouse District include office and warehousing activities. That the permitted accessory uses in the BW - Business Warehouse District restricts outside storage areas to 10% of the Subject Property, which equates to 1.12 acres (48,961 square feet) on the 11.24 acre (489,614 square feet) Subject Property. That the Applicant is requesting to exceed the 10% allowable outdoor storage area by 21%, for a total outside storage area equaling 31% of the Subject Property, or 3.5 acres (153,475 square feet). 6. That the outdoor storage area will be contained within the existing bituminous or aggregate surfaced areas on the Subject Property. 7. That the proposed use will not adversely impact traffic in the area. 8. That the proposed use will not be dangerous or detrimental to persons residing or working in the vicinity of the use or to the public welfare. 9. That the proposed use will not substantially or adversely impair the use, enjoyment or market value of surrounding properties. 10. That the proposed use will be operated and maintained so as to be harmonious and appropriate in appearance with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and such use will not change the essential character of the area. 11. That the proposed use will not create additional requirements at public cost for public facilities and services. 12. That the proposed use will not be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community.