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Motion by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Surma, to approve the <br />following minutes as presented: Planning Commission Meeting Minutes dated January 3, 2019. <br />Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Bauer, Commissioners Anderson, Surma, Gengler, <br />and Woestehoff. Voting No: None. Abstain: Commissioner VanScoy. Absent: Commissioner <br />Onyambu. <br />5. PUBLIC HEARINGS/COMMISSION BUSINESS <br />5.01: Public Hearing: Consider Resolution #19-037 Granting a Conditional Use Permit <br />for Auto Sales at 8000 Highway 10; Case of Druk Auto <br />Public Hearing <br />Chairperson Bauer called the public hearing to order at 7:02 p.m. <br />Presentation <br />City Planner McGuire Brigl presented the staff report stating the purpose of this case is to <br />consider a request from Druk Auto (the "Applicant") for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for <br />auto sales at 8000 Highway 10 NW (the "Subject Property"). The Applicant currently operates in <br />Forest Lake and is wishing to return to Ramsey, where they started their business over a decade <br />ago. The property is zoned B-2 Highway Business District and is guided for Commercial in the <br />comprehensive plan. Motor vehicle, implement, and recreation equipment sales and service are <br />allowed as a Conditional Use in the B-2 District. Staff reviewed an updated Site Plan with the <br />Commission and recommended approval of the Conditional Use Permit. <br />Citizen Input <br />Commissioner Anderson asked if there was a need for striping in the display parking area. <br />City Planner McGuire Brigl reported striping was not necessary in this area but noted all City <br />setbacks would have to be met. <br />Daniel Patrick Druk, 2850 109th Court NE in Blaine, thanked staff for the thorough report. He <br />explained he was in the process of purchasing the subject property. <br />Commissioner Anderson questioned if the applicant was planning to park cars along Highway <br />10. <br />Mr. Druk stated he would not be parking cars along Highway 10. <br />Commissioner Surma asked if the applicant had plans to dress up the building facade. <br />Planning Commission/February 7, 2019 <br />Page 2 of 18 <br />