Resolution - #00-05-127 - 05/23/2000

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Councilmember Connolly moved for the adoption of the following resolution: RESOLUTION #00 -05 -127 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING FINDINGS OF FACT #0521 RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT TO EXPAND THE MANUFACTURING AND WEARHOUSING AREA. WHEREAS, Stephen J and Jeane 1 Franta hereinafter referred to as "Applicant ", has properly applied for a Conditional Use Permit Amendment to expand the manufacturing and warehousing portion of their retail business on the property legally described as follows: Lot 2, Block 3, Alpaca Estates, 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: 1. 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, 2000, and that said public hearing was properly advertised and that the minutes of said public hearing are hereby incorporated by reference. 2. That the subject property is located in the B -3 Highway Business District and is approximately 1.24 acres in size. 3. That the surrounding parcels are zoned B -3 Highway Business. 4. That on March 24, 1992 the City issued a Conditional Use Permit to the Subject Property for manufacturing activities related to a retail business in a Highway Business District. 5. That the applicant has submitted a revised site plan dated March 3, 2000 that proposes to construct a 2,520 square foot addition to the existing 3,472 square foot building, the addition will be used for manufacturing and warehousing purposes. 6. The proposed expansion of the building will not exceed the 35% lot coverage restriction. 7. That the proposed use will not be unduly dangerous or detrimental to persons residing or working in the vicinity of the use, or to the public welfare. 8. That the proposed use will not substantially adversely impair the use, enjoyment or market value of any surrounding property. 9. That the proposed use will not be designed, constructed, operated, and maintained so as to be harmonious and appropriate in appearance with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and will change the essential character of the area.