Resolution - #04-10-330 - 10/26/2004

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Councilmember Cook introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION//04-10-330 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING FINDINGS OF FACT //0706 RELATING TO A REQUEST TO ALLOW FOR THE OPERATION OF A CHURCH IN THE E-1 EMPLOYMENT DISTRICT WHEREAS, the St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Community, hereinafter referred to as "Applicant", has properly applied to the City of Ramsey (the "City") for an interim use permit to operate a Church in the E-1 Employment District on the property located at 6390 McKinley St. legally described as follows: Lot 1, Block 2, Business Park 95 4th Addition, Anoka County, Minnesota. (the "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 October 7, 2004, 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 E-1 Employment; the adjacent parcels to the north and east are zoned E-1 Employment, the property to west is E~2 Employment and the property is bounded on the south by the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad and property zoned H-1 Highway 10 Business District. 3. That the E-1 Employment District does not allow for churches as a permitted use. 4. That the Applicant is proposing to utilize i3,440 square feet of the building located at 6390 McKinley St. for the purpose of a temporary Church facility. 5. That the Applicant is requesting that the Interim Use Permit be granted for at least three years. 6. That Section 9.03.04A of City Code allows for an Interim Use Permit to be granted for a maximum of five years. 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.