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noted the other issue was the semis. The applicant has six months to show an interest in making this work. City Attorney Goodrich advised he would recommend the findings of fact be reviewed, rather than proceeding with the motion on the floor. Councilmember Strommen stated she wants to be supportive of an entrepreneurial business in the City, but does not want to make promises when there are limitations from the structures on the site. Mr. Guzzo stated according lo thc rules, he can have up to 25 vehicles going up the road, and according to the report he only has ten. He tklls way under that traffic concern. Community Development Director Trudgeon explained the concern is regarding the maneuvering to get onto the property. In six months staff will report if the situation is to their satisfaction. Councilmember Olson noted the picture included in the Council's packet shows six vehicles on the site, and it does not look possible to get any other vehicles in there for any type of delivery. Mr. Guzzo replied those pictures were taken during the Gander Mountain project. He is not saying he will not have another project like that again, but that was when he was not aware of all the concerns, and he has cleaned things up. He has already taken steps, other than putting in the tar that he wants to propose for the turn around, which he has not done based on where this'will all stand. Councilmember Jeffrey encouraged Mr. Guzzo to revisit the concerns of the neighborhood. He stated being part of that neighborhood, living and working there, and being sensitive to the neighbors' concerns are critical. There were some valid concerns. Mr. Guzzo replied he had a conversation after the meeting with one of the neighbors that spoke. She is okay with things now, she just wanted a tree in a couple of places. The reason the trees are not there is that he wanted the pole barn in a - spot where thc City did not want it. Councihnember Cook withdrew the motion on the floor. Councilmember Elvig withdrew the second to the motion on the floor. Motion by Councilmember Cook to adopt Findings of Fact relating to Robert Guzzo's request for an interim use permit, and to grant a six-month interim use permit. Further discussion: Community Development Director Trudgeon suggested staff work on the findings of fact and bring it back to the next Council meeting. Councilmember Cook withdrew the motion on the floor. /;urther discussion: Mayor Gamec noted this is a larger business than what would normally be accepted in a residential area. He indicated it would behoove Mr. Guzzo to come up with a good presentation and plan for his business to present at the next Council meeting. He commented six months is not a long time to make the needed improvements. Mr. Guzzo should look at growing and relocating in the future. Mr. Guzzo stated he would like to stay in Ramsey when the bt~siness is relocated. Councihnember Pearson asked Mr. Guzzo if trucks will be able to get in and cmt of the site without creating traffic problems with the plan he has drafted. Mr. Guzzo ~'espi)nded in the affirmative. Councilmember Elvig stated he knows Mr. Guzzo from youth programs, and knows what Mr. Guzzo says can be believed. He appreciates the'approach of staff and thc Council to try to make this happen. It sounds like Mr. Guzzo has some ideas to try to make this happen, and it is up to him and what he can do with the property to bring it more in compliance City Council/April 26, 2005 Page 11 of 23 -49-