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Further discussion: Councilmember Cook stated that he wants to make sure that they have secondary containment for fluids. Councilmember Kurak stated that she would like the permit to address hours of operation and any noise concerns. City Attorney Goodrich suggested that there be a limitation on the number of vehicles that can be stored on the property. Councilmember Strommen inquired as to what kind of precedent this would set for allowing commercial uses in other residential areas. City Attorney Goodrich pointed out that in this situation there are some unique circumstances such as the property being located in a heavily traveled area where there is already commercial activity and it would only be an interim use; however, that is not to say that someone might not bring this up as an example in the future. Mayor Gamec stated that his personal opinion would be that it would be a very short-term use. Councilmember Elvig stated that Mr. Bauer shut down a portion of his operation out of concerns for his neighbors, which resulted in a loss of revenue. The storing of vehicles is a very quiet operation and brings in added revenue for what he has lost. Del Fredericks, 7750 - 158th Avenue NW, stated that they are doing regular routine maintenance on the site, and the City requires that vehicles be parked on a class V surface, which is not being done. He stated that this is not storage of vehicles, in his opinion, it is an actual business operation. To say it is okay because he is already taxed at a commercial rate does not seem right. The City has certain codes by which they expect businesses to operate. He stated that the Council needs to take into consideration the long-term implications. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, and Councilmembers Cook, Kurak, Pearson, and Zimmerman. Voting No: Councilmember Strommen. Abstained: Councilmember Elvig. Case #3: Request to Rezone Property from R-1 Single Family Residential to Planned Unit Development; the Village of Sunfish Lake: Case of LTR Land Development, LLC Councilmember Kurak stated that she would be abstaining from Cases 3 and 4. Principal Planner Trudgeon stated LTR Land Development, LLC has applied for a preliminary plat and rezoning to Planned Unit Development (PUD) for the Kurak property south of Sunwood Drive between Potassium St. and 145th Lane. The property is 29.07 acres in size and currently is vacant and used for agricultural purposes. The applicant is proposing to develop 79 single- family lots and 36 association-maintained cottages for a total of 115 housing units. The property is currently zoned R-I Residential and is located in the Metropolitan Urban Service Area. The City of Ramsey Comprehensive Plan designates this area for low density single-family residential development not to exceed a net density of 3 units per acre or up to 4 units per net acre if townhomes are proposed as part of a Planned Unit Development (PUD). The net density of the plat is 3.98 units per acre. The applicant is requesting the use of a PUD due to the unique nature of their development. The applicant is proposing to develop a "new urbanist" subdivision that is characterized by smaller lots, narrow streets, and a pedestrian-orientated design. City Council/February 25, 2003 Page 7 of 18