Agenda - Planning Commission - 09/03/2020

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Citizen Input Roman Gadaskin, property owner, stated that he regrets that the previous CUP was not revoked earlier because of problems with that tenant. He stated that the new tenant has been a good tenant and he believes he will continue to be a good tenant. He stated that the building will be brought up to Code as he continues to make improvements to the property. Commissioner Anderson asked if Lund Auto Sales would be operating the back garage. Mr. Gadaskin confirmed that to be true. He stated that he began conversations with him in March and the new tenant believes that this space would allow him to consolidate different elements of his business. Steve Lund, owner of Lunds Auto, stated that he is looking forward to consolidating his businesses on this location in Ramsey. He commented that he has worked with City staff to ensure that he will meet or exceed the City's expectations. He noted that the repair business would mainly be for company vehicles and vehicles posted for sale rather than for external customers. Motion by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Woestehoff, to close the public hearing. A roll call vote was performed: Commissioner Anderson aye Commissioner Woestehoff aye Commissioner Peters aye Commissioner VanScoy aye Commissioner Gengler aye Chairperson Bauer aye Motion Carried. Chairperson Bauer closed the public hearing closed at 7:14 p.m. Commission Business Commissioner Anderson commented that the owner has improved the condition of the property. Motion by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Peters, to recommend that City Council adopt Resolution #20-156 Approving a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for Automotive Sales and Service at 6021 Highway 10 NW. A roll call vote was performed: Commissioner Woestehoff aye Commissioner Peters aye Planning Commission/ August 6, 2020 Page 3 of 11