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concern that the applicant wants to build bunkers for landscaping materials, as well as the noise from skid loaders and trucks. He noted right now he hears trucks coming and going all day, and there has been mess left on the street, which is paid for by everyone’s taxes. Mr. Nelson stated he believes the business is too much for a small area and a residential neighborhood. He expressed concern that the commercial business will diminish his property value. He added his neighborhood deals with noise and traffic from the Game Fair as well. He expressed his opposition to the business use which should be located on acreage that is not in a residential neighborhood in Ramsey. Councilmember Howell asked City Staff whether the Planning Commission addressed Mr. Nelson’s concerns, and hours of operation. Senior Planner McGuire Brigl stated the Planning Commission recommended approval of the home occupation permit with hours of operation from 7:00 am – 5:00pm, Monday-Friday. She added all operations will be required to take place on the property and not in the roadway. Councilmember Howell stated the amount of traffic should be limited if the business is restricted to 4 employees. She added she is concerned about #6 on page 4, which states that the permit will terminate when the applicant is no longer there, without notice to the Zoning Administrator and City Council. She noted she would not want to place a burden on the applicant’s family. She noted she would support striking that language out of #6. Councilmember Specht stated he supports that recommendation. Councilmember Woestehoff stated the home occupation permit goes with the person. He added, if it were to be moved to the property, the next occupant could take over the business with no review or approvals. He noted he is not in favor of removing #6. Councilmember Howell stated she is recommending removal of only the second half of #6. Councilmember Woestehoff stated the occupant should still be required to inform the City regarding use of the property. Councilmember Howell stated the amount of traffic should be limited by the number of employees, which is 4 employees. She added she is hesitant to build in a restriction on the number of trips. She asked whether City Staff would be able to monitor that. She noted residents are allowed to park their cars on the street, and it is unreasonable to require the applicant’s workers to park off- street. Councilmember Musgrove stated she agrees with Councilmember Howell that equipment should not be parked on the street, but vehicles should be allowed as long as they are not parked overnight. Councilmember Specht stated he would like to make a motion of approval with the following changes: allowing street parking and eliminating a restriction on the number of trips. City Council / September 14, 2021 Page 6 of 19