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you see today. These containers do require upkeep and the metal containers are not an ideal architectural feature. <br />However, Staff is empathetic to the recent economic downturn and wants to help a Ramsey business remain in their <br />current location. Discussion should be limited to the use/application of these containers in industrial areas only; not <br />within residential or retail areas. <br />If approved, Staff does anticipate other, similar requests coming forward throughout the City. <br />Code Sections <br />• E-1 Section of Code, Chapter 117-117 <br />Policy Questions: <br />• Does the Planning Commission want to amend City Code to allow metal shipping container type storage <br />units in industrial areas? <br />• Would the Planning Commission be open to a 5 year interim use permit for the containers on this specific <br />property? The Applicant has indicated their preference would that these containers are a permanent solution <br />and fixture onsite. <br />• What time period seems reasonable? <br />• What conditions would make the Application more favorable? <br />• Screening (no removing of trees) <br />• No other exterior storage? <br />• No gravel onsite except under containers? <br />• Abutting building and painted to match? (Reshetar in Anoka off Bunker Lake Blvd has one of these <br />units behind their building that was painted to match, for reference) <br />Next Steps <br />No formal action is required at this time. This case is for discussion purposes only and may help inform the <br />Applicant as to whether to proceed with a formal application for an Interim Use Permit for the containers, and <br />issues to address with any formal application. <br />Funding Source: <br />This discussion item is being handled as part of Staffs normal duties. <br />Recommendation: <br />Provide Applicant with any feedback, recommendations, and/or concerns related to the use of two storage <br />containers for Ve-Ve Inc. <br />Action: <br />No formal action is necessary. This is an opportunity to provide any feedback to the Applicant in advance of a <br />potential formal application for an Interim Use Permit. <br />Site Location Map <br />Site Plan <br />Narrative <br />Shipping Container Specifications <br />Attachments <br />Form Review <br />Inbox Reviewed By Date <br />Tim Gladhill Tim Gladhill 10/29/2020 10:17 AM <br />Brian McCann (Originator) Brian McCann 10/29/2020 10:58 AM <br />Tim Gladhill Tim Gladhill 10/29/2020 11:13 AM <br />Form Started By: Brian McCann Started On: 10/22/2020 09:22 AM <br />