Minutes - Planning Commission - 12/01/2005

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situations that put it in violation. He indicated he thinks they need to provide time to move, but that is all. Chairperson Nixt stated he would love to keep the business in Ramsey, but it has to move somewhere else. Commissioner Brauer indicated he could agree to 90 days if they had some assurance that these violations will not continue to occur during that time. Chairperson Nixt stated he would be willing to give Mr. Guzzo until March 31st, but that would be the longest amount of time. Motion by Commissioner Brauer, seconded by Chairperson Nixt, to recommend that the City Council adopt Findings of Fact relating to Robert Guzzo's request for an interim use permit, with the following clarifications: 29. That the proposed use will adversely impact traffic in the area. 30. That the proposed use will not be compatible with the residential neighborhood due to density and lot size of the surrounding lots. 31. That the proposed use will be unduly dangerous or otherwise detrimental to persons residing or working in the vicinity of the use or to the public welfare. 32. That the proposed use will substantially adversely impair the use, enjoyment, or market value of any surrounding property. 33. That the proposed use will be hazardous or disturbing to existing or future neighboring uses. 34. That the proposed use will not be served adequately by public facilities and services such as highways and streets. 35. That the proposed use will create excessive additional requirements at public cost for public facilities and services, and it will be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community. 36. That the proposed use will involve activities and uses that will be detrimental to any persons, property, or the general welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, smoke, fumes, glare, or odors. 37. That this is extension is granted to give the owner of the business adequate time to facilitate the transfer of his business to an appropriately zoned commercial facility. Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Nixt, Commissioners Brauer, Levine, Shepherd, Van Scoy, and Watson. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Johnson. Motion by Commissioner Brauer, seconded by Levine to recommend that the City Council approve the request for an interim use permit based on the findings of fact, with the following correction: 1. That this resolution shall allow for a sign business to operate within a detached accessory building that is located on the Subject Property until March 31, 2006 while the owner facilitates the transfer of his business to an appropriately zoned commercial facility. Commissioner Van Scoy indicated that it sounds like there were several complaints made to the City, and asked what actions resulted. Planning Commission/December 1, 2005 Page 9 of 10