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Deb Kemp, 6003 178th Lane NW, stated that she would not have even known about this tonight if <br /> a neighbor did not tell her. She stated that this building has had activity for months and months <br /> with strange vehicles coming and going. She noted that the development only has 20 homes and <br /> therefore seeing strange vehicles makes the residents nervous. She coirnliented that there are not <br /> streetlights, sewer and water and there should not be commercial activity. She was disappointed <br /> that someone has not paid closer attention to this and that it has been allowed for this length of <br /> time. She stated that the business has a website with the residential address listed already. She <br /> believed that all the neighbors should have been notified of the request. She stated that this area <br /> was intended for residential and should remain as such. <br /> Chairperson Bauer referenced the notice, which was sent to properties within 350 feet,noting that <br /> distance is set by State statute. <br /> Ms. Kemp stated that people live outside the 350 feet area and yet they care and are disappointed <br /> and angry. <br /> Brian Heigl, 17826 Potassium Street, stated that in the last few years there has been drastic <br /> increases in firearms break ins and thefts for gun shops. He noted that most shops are in well-lit <br /> commercial areas that are visible. He stated that this is a location on a small side street in a building <br /> setback fiom the driveway with no streetlights, which does not seem like a good location. He <br /> stated that there will also be a camp and riding arena using the one entrance to the neighborhood. <br /> He noted that this is already off a dangerous part of highway 47 and there should not be a <br /> businesses added that increases traffic. He stated that this is not the right location for this type of <br /> business. <br /> Sherry Johnson, 17757 Potassium Street, stated that she was not notified, and she only lives one <br /> house down fiom the subject property. She stated that the properties in this area are large,therefore <br /> 350 feet does not even cover a yard. She stated that the applicant has been selling out of the pole <br /> barn for well over a year, sells ammunition, and holds conceal and carry classes. She stated that <br /> this is a quiet neighborhood with one way in and out and the people coming in are the people that <br /> i <br /> live there and should not be gun shop customers. She stated that having a gun shop in the <br /> neighborhood makes the neighborhood more susceptible for unwanted activity. She stated that I' <br /> she has no problem with the applicant wanting to make a living selling guns, but this residential <br /> setting is not the right place for that business. She stated that everyone in the neighborhood has <br /> I: <br /> wondered why the applicant was allowed to build a pole barn of that size when no one else has <br /> been allowed to construct something that large. <br /> Mrs. Schmidt stated that the residents that have spoken have stated their names and addresses and <br /> asked that there be no retaliation as a result of speaking their opinions. <br /> Eric Renna, 6112 1781h Lane, stated that he is opposed to this request. He noted that his backyard <br /> overlooks the pole barn. He stated that he moved out to Ramsey to be away from activity because <br /> he has two disabled children. He stated that he does not oppose the business itself but does not <br /> believe it should be in this area. <br /> F <br /> L <br /> Planning Commission/February 24,2022 <br /> Page 19 of 26 <br />