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the City Engineer. City Attorney Goodrich explained that, in general, Mr. McDonald could do whatever he wanted to with the property as long as it does not inhibit the City easement. He would not be permitted to construct a berm around the property so that water could not drain onto it. Mr. Goodrich did not think that he would be accepting anymore water on his property than he currently does, but as development comes along more water could be diverted to the area. Motion carded. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Hendriksen, Zimmerman, Anderson, and Kurak. Voting No: None. Mr. McDonald stated that when they developed the land ten years ago they felt they were held hostage, because in order to have the land developed they had to give seven acres for park development and now they have to hand over more land and then the City will be generous enough to let them hay it. They have gone out of their way to work with staff and they want to sell the property and move out of the City of Ramsey, which cannot be soon enough with the problems they are having. Mayor Gamec replied that they have to look after the interest of the whole City, but they will try and move the issue along as fast as they can. Case/46: Request for a Conditional Use Permit to Exceed Accessory Structure Square Footage Restrictions; Case of Bradley Wolf Community Development Director Frolik stated that the City received an application from Bradley Wolf requesting a conditional use permit to exceed the accessory structure square footage restrictions established in City Code on the property located at 6421 Green Valley Road NW. The proposed use of the building is for agricultural purposes. State Building Code exempts structures meeting the definition of agricultural building from building permit requirements. However, this does not exempt agricultural buildings from local zoning regulations such as setbacks, height, size, etc. The subject property is approximately 53 acres in size and is zoned R-1 Rural Residential. City Code allows a maximum of 5,664 square feet of accessory structure space on parcels 10.6 acres and greater in size. The applicant currently maintains 6,454 square feet of accessory structure space on the subject Property, which exceeds City Code restrictions by 790 square feet. Mr. Wolf needs to replace an existing 38' x 65' (2,470 square feet) accessory structure because the structure is deteriorating. Mr. Wolf would like to replace the existing accessory structure with a 40'x 96' (3,840 square feet) accessory structure. The larger accessory structure is needed to facilitate projected storage needs for Mr. Wolf's personal equipment and for the storage of farm related materials and equipment by persons who rent farm land from Mr. Wolf. The accessory structure would also serve as long term storage of agricultural items that are used for Green Valley Green House's business (located across the street from the subject property). Mr. Wolf is employed by Green Valley Green House and is proposing to provide longer term storage of agricultural items that Green Valley Green House will buy in bulk. These items include potting soil, pots, planting trays etc. Green Valley Greenhouse employees would access the accessory structure on Mr. Wolf's property on an average of a couple times a month. Constructing a 40'x 96' (3,840 square foot) accessory City Council/September 25, 2001 Page 19 of 31