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Mr. Birchem replied that washing is done in Elk River and not onsite. <br />Commissioner Anderson stated that he has driven by the property noticed a fuel barrel. <br />Mr. Birchem replied that is an old fuel barrel that he purchased many years ago that is on a stand <br />and there is nothing stored in the barrel. <br />Commissioner Anderson asked if the people on the property are Ramsey residents. <br />Mr. Birchem confirmed that to be true. <br />Chairperson Bauer asked staff for clarification on the site cleanup that was mentioned. <br />City Planner McGuire Brigl stated that the first complaint was dispatched to a community service <br />officer for an off-streetparking violation. She explained that once a determination is made that <br />there is a home-basedbusiness, that is forward to Community Development for follow up. She <br />described the process that was followed, noting that staff met with the applicant to discuss the off- <br />streetparking and home-basedbusiness violations. <br />Community Development Director Gladhill stated that the major issue is the commercial <br />dumpsters and residential containers. He stated that staff is not comfortable with approving the <br />request with those materials onsite. <br />Commissioner VanScoy asked the type of driveway. <br />Mr. Birchem replied that there is a class five gravel driveway for the trucks in addition to his paved <br />driveway. He confirmed that the gravel could use a new layer added. <br />Commissioner Gengler asked if Mr. Birchem lives on the property. <br />Mr. Birchem replied that he lives on site, as does his son, and he also has a home in Brainerd. <br />Commissioner Woestehoff asked if the company has another location. <br />Mr. Birchem replied that the Ramsey home is the only location forthe business. <br />John Dickes, 17020 Baugh Street, stated that he lives next door to the applicant and has since 1976. <br />He stated that he has had no trouble with any of the items mentioned in the staff report. He stated <br />that he was surprised as there is a lot of green barrier around the property, noting that he was not <br />even aware those items were onsite. He stated that there are two trucks that go out each day and <br />come back each day. He noted that he has more traffic coming and going from his home than the <br />applicant does. <br />Terry Frauly, 17035 DriscollStreet NW, stated that he lives directly behind the applicant and has <br />for 35 years. He stated that he has noticed the piling of the vehicles and dumpsters over the years <br />and have let it go. He noted that twoyears ago he installed a fence to prevent his dog from going <br />Planning Commission/ November 7, 2019 <br />Page 4 of 11 <br /> <br />