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Case #7: Request for an Interim Use Permit to Allow Outdoor Storage of Commercial Vehicles and Equipment on a Residentially Zoned Parcel; Case of Gerald Bauer Community Development Director Frolik stated that On February 25, 2003 the City Council reviewed a request from Gerald Bauer, fee title owner, and Able Paving, lessee, to store COlnmercial vehicles and equipment on the site of the Ramsey Shooting Center, 16130 Variolite Street N.W. The interim use permit is required because the underlying zoning of the subject property is R-1 Residential, for which industrial uses are not permitted. In accordance with the City Council's direction on February 25, 2003, City Staff drafted findings of fact to support approval of the request and a proposed permit. James Couch, 15800 Traprock Street NW, Ramsey, stated that residents believe that this is a prodevelopment Council and Mayor and that Traprock Park is not receiving equal treatment. He also stated that it was not true that a portion of the gun club was closed at the request of the residents. The residents support the gun club, but not the commercial use. He felt that the Council was too closely tied to the development. Bob Hamborg, 15755 Traprock Street NW, Ramsey, stated that he was opposed to the proposal. Daniel Mohr, 6721 166th Lane NW, Ramsey, expressed concern that the residents were not being heard or were being ignored by the City council. He requested that the Council accept the Planning Commission recommendation. Councihnember Strommen stated that she was inclined to go with the recommendation of the Planning Commission. Cotmcihnember Cook replied that the Council had requested that staff draft findings of fact in the positive due to the fact that Mr. Bauer's shooting range use has been restricted and the permit allows him two years to collect a return on his decision to reduce shooting activities. Councilmember Pearson stated that he agreed with granting the interim use permit for two years. Councihnember Zimmerman stated that he would approve the request if it would hold off development for a few years. Councilmember Kurak recommended that the permit be effective from March 12, 2003 through March 12, 2004, which would allow for one full season for the business to be relocated. After the year, the applicant could come back for a renewal of the permit if necessary. Mayor Gamec reviewed the proposed findings of fact. City Attorney Goodrich noted that if the findings of fact are adopted as presented, they would be in favor of the applicant. City Council/March 11, 2003 Page 12 of 23