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Chairperson Bauer requested comment from staff as to the history of the property and the requirements within the proposed Neighborhood Business District. Community Development Director Gladhill commented on the history of this property. He explained there was a unique use that was allowed through a Conditional Use Permit. He discussed how Minnesota State Statute and Court Case law had deemed it was necessary to list Conditional Uses within City Code, prior to issuing a permit. Therefore, moving forward, the City adjusted its tools and clarified Conditional Uses within City Code. He commented further on the additional protections that were set within the proposed Neighborhood Business District. He reported a strip mall could not locate on this property as only 35% of the lot could be covered with a building. Mr. Petro questioned how much of the lot was currently covered by a building. He anticipated that the value of this property would go up substantially after the property was rezoned. Community Development Director Gladhill stated the current building coverage was 20%. Jacqueline Abendroth, 15810 Sodium Street, explained she lived next door to the daycare and has been a resident of Ramsey since 1970. She expressed concern with the future businesses that could locate on this site. She stated she had no problem with the current business but feared how new uses would impact the neighborhood. While she didn't oppose someone trying to get ahead, she did not believe this should be at the expense of others. She indicated she was also concerned with how her property value would be impacted by the rezoning. Elaine Parsons, 15813 Nowthen Boulevard, stated she had concerns with the increase in traffic that would be brought to the site if it were rezoned. She feared lighting and noise would negatively impact her neighborhood. She requested on -sale liquor sales not be allowed on this property. She encouraged the Commission to consider how her property value would be adversely impacted if the rezoning were approved. She explained there were vacant strip malls in Ramsey already and stated she did not want to see another failed strip mall in her backyard. Chairperson Bauer reported on -sale liquor sales was not a permitted use, but would be a conditional use. Mr. Petrow expressed concern with the fact the building coverage on the site could almost double. He feared how additional businesses with expanded hours would impact his neighborhood. Commissioner VanScoy questioned what hours of operation would be reasonable for this property. Mr. Petrow discussed the traffic that flowed through the property currently for the daycare. He commented that a restaurant serving alcohol would have later hours of operation that would impact and change the neighborhood. Commissioner VanScoy commented the proposed rezoning had to be resolved due to a concern with State Statute.