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the lights because of the greenhouse business. He commented that the issues are not caused by <br /> thi's family or their business. He asked the Commission to approve the request. He asked the <br /> complaints that were made to the applicant's property. <br /> Chairperson Bauer commented that anyone runnin 'a business from their home without a permit <br /> g <br /> would receive a complaint. He stated that in the case such complaint is made, staff encourages the <br /> P g <br /> person to submit an application and go through this process. <br /> Mr. Trail commented that he has lived in his home for 22 years and once the Hillmans moved in <br /> all their complaints against the previous property owner were resolved. He stated that the are <br /> p p Y y <br /> happy to have the Hillmans as neighbors and would like to see them be able to operate their <br /> . p <br /> business. <br /> Ashley Walsh, 6 100 1771h Lane NW, commented that she lives across from the subject <br /> J property. <br /> She stated that they purchased their property looking for a quiet neighborhood as her son is autistic <br /> and nonverbal. She stated that the noise coming from ..the subject property has been greatly <br /> downplayed in this meeting. She stated that there has been a lot of noise and the last few summers <br /> her son is crying when he hears the machinery, and they have to go back inside. She felt that a <br /> level of peace and tranquility has been lost. She was ha to learn the machinery would be <br /> happy y <br /> leaving as it is unsightly to look at. She believed people should do their due diligence when <br /> p g <br /> purchasing property to ensure everything is done legally. She believed the applicant should be <br /> Y Pp <br /> held accountable for not having the proper permits before operating his business. <br /> Chairperson Bauer commented that the applicant has stated that he is manufacturing in Elk River <br /> and warehousing in Ramsey but would eventually like to manufacture in Ramsey as well. He <br /> asked if that would be allowed to occur if this were approved without any conditions that would <br /> prohibit that activity. <br /> City Planner McCann stated that if certain conditions are laced that align with future expansion <br /> P � p <br /> that should be acceptable. <br /> Chairperson Bauer asked if the HOP could be granted to only allow warehousing and not <br /> manufacturing. <br /> 1�- <br /> City Planner McCann confirmed that could be done and noted that if desired the applicant could <br /> apply for an amended permit in the future if there was a desire to move the manufacturing to the <br /> site. <br /> Motion by Commissioner VanScoy,seconded by Commissioner Peters,to close the .public hearing. <br /> g <br /> Further discussion: Mr. Trail referenced the last speaker who complained about noise. He stated <br /> that if there is noise going out it must only be going in one direction as he lives closest to the <br /> property with no trees between the properties whereas the other b'that abut the subject <br /> { <br /> properties J <br /> property would be sheltered with trees. <br /> Planning Commission/April 28,2022 <br /> Page 7 of 20 is <br />