Agenda - Planning Commission - 11/05/2020

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Regular Planning Commission 6. 2. Meeting Date: 11/05/2020 By: Brian McCann, Community Development Information Title: PUBLIC HEARING: Consider Resolution #20-189 and Resolution #20-257 Approving Multiple Items Related to Outdoor Storage at 6300 Bunker Lake Blvd NW (Project 20-124); Case of Lawn Monster Purpose/Background: The City has received a request from Lawn Monster for an Interim Use Permit to utilize a temporary membrane structure located on the property at 6300 Bunker Lake Blvd NW (the "Subject Property"). They plan to use this building for the sale of dry storage and landscape materials during different seasons such as mulch or salt. The structure was discovered after complaints were received for various code enforcement issues on the property, and the structure does not meet the rear setback of the zoning district, nor the architectural and exterior standards for accessory building. In addition, the amount of outside storage on gravel and/or grass has expanded over time beyond what was previously protected by lawful, non -conforming protections. Items associated with this request include: • Interim Use Permit (IUP) for Hoop Building • Variance for Hoop Building Location • Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for Expansion of Lawful, Nonconforming Status (outdoor storage, gravel parking) As a sidebar, the condition of the site has improved since the City's initial Notice of Violation. Lawn Monster is a tenant of the Property owned by Denny Young Properties, Inc. Previously, additional tenants rented space for outdoor storage of inoperable vehicles and miscellaneous equipment. Much of this has been mitigated and the final corrective measures are much more manageable. Notification: The City attempted to notify all property owners, as reflected in the Anoka County Property Records, within 350 feet of the Subject Property of the request by U.S. Mail. Observations/Alternatives: Summary Lawn Monster (the "Applicant"), has been working with the City to resolve City Code violations at 6300 Bunker Lake Blvd NW (the "Subject Property"). The site currently has open violations for public nuisance items and outside storage, as well as accessory building violations for the membrane structure's architectural standards and rear setback encroachment. A site plan and narrative have been submitted by the Applicant and are attached to the case. The Applicant is seeking a recommendation from the Planning Commission approve an Interim Use Permit and Variance for the membrane structure, as well as a Conditional Use Permit for the expansion of legal, nonconforming use on site. The Applicant has noted that the structure and property would be managed and maintained bythe Applicant, and would like to utilize the membrane structure for an extended period of time. Site Information The Subject Property is 2.69 acres, and is zoned E-1 Employment District. The hoop building is located 5 feet from the south property line, is approximately 913 square feet in size based on aerial photos and measurements, and is placed on concrete. The structure is used to store lawn maintenance items for retail sale to Ramsey residents, such as mulch and salt. A tarp canopy is utilized during the winter seasons, but is taken off for the spring and summer