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upon the City Council's review of previous requests for a conditional use permit to maintain two <br />dwellings on a parcel, it would appear that Mr. and Mrs. Young's request for a second dwelling <br />would be considered new construction. This is not in accordance with the Council's desire to <br />rectify only existing non-conforming situations and their desire not to set a precedent in allowing <br />two dwellings on a parcel. Therefore Staff is recommending denial of Mr. and Mrs. Young's <br />request. <br /> <br />Citizen Input <br /> <br />Nancy Young, 6421 154th Lane NW, Ramsey, stated this is not a rental property. It is only <br />looking toward the future for them. This building would be only for her mother, who needs to <br />come and live with them. Mrs. Young stated her son would like to live in their "homestead" <br />eventually, and Don and Nancy could live in the dwelling unit above the garage. She stated that <br />they have been in Ramsey for 32 years and they have seen some unique changes. One situation <br />she noticed was on Industry Boulevard with four houses for one driveway. She said she was <br />unsure why this was permitted and it looks as though their request could be permitted. This new <br />building would not be seen by neighbors. She noted that thus far, none of the neighbors have <br />expressed negative comments. She further explained that they have a small house and it is not <br />conducive to having another person live there. It is a 24 feet by 40 feet home. <br /> <br />Commissioner Kociscak questioned if there is a reason they would not want to add an addition to <br />the existing home. <br /> <br />Mrs. Young explained they did consider adding onto the house, but it wasn't a cost benefit <br />because they need extra garage space too. <br /> <br />Motion by Chairperson Nixt, seconded by Commissioner Kociscak, to close the public hearing. <br /> <br />Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Nixt, Commissioners KoCiscak, Reeve, and Watson. <br />Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioners Johnson and Sweet. <br /> <br />The public hearing closed at 7:52 p.m. <br /> <br />Commission Business <br /> <br />Chairperson Nixt called the regular meeting of the Planning Commission back to order at 7:52 <br />p.m. <br /> <br />Commissioner Kociscak stated he would agree with the Staff and deny this request. He <br />explained he does understand the intent of the applicants, but this could set a precedent. <br /> <br />Mrs. Young stated she would ask that the Commissioners put themselves in someone else's <br />financial position. <br /> <br />Planning Commission/September 10, 2001 <br /> Page 5 of 24 <br /> <br /> <br />