Resolution - #92-03-050 - 03/24/1992

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Councilmember Peterson introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #92-03-050 RESOLUTION ADOPTING FINDINGS OF FACT #0307 RELATING TO STEPHEN FRANTA'S (CANVAS CRAFT) REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONDUCT LIGHT MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS IN THE B-3 HIGHWAY BUSINESS DISTRICT ON LOT 2, BLOCK 3, ALPACA ESTATES (PIN 28-32-25-32-0009) That Stephen J. Franta, hereinafter referred to as "Applicant", has properly applied for a conditional use permit to manufacture boat covers and portable fishouses in the B-3 Highway Business District. That the Applicant appeared before the Planning and Zoning Commission for a public hearing pursuant to Section 9.03.04 of the Ramsey City Code on March 2, 1992 and that said public hearing was properly advertised and minutes of that public hearing are hereby incorporated by reference. 3. That the subject property is legally described as follows: Lot 2, Block 3, Alpaca Estates, Anoka County, Minnesota 4. That the subject property is located in the B-3 Highway Business District and mmmfacturing is not a permitted use in the B-3 Highway Business District. That the Applicant is proposing to construct a 3,472 square foot facility to be used for manufacturing and retailing boat covers and portable fishouses. That the adjacent properties to the west, east and south are zoned B-3 Highway Business; the property on the north side of Hwy. #10 is zoned B-3 Highway Business and I- Industrial. That the proposed use currently exists within two (2) miles of the subject site in the Rural Business District. o That the City has issued conditional use permits for manufacturing operations in the B-3 Business Dislrict, generally, and in Alpaca Estates, specifically. That in 1990, the City of Ramsey approved the issuance of a conditional use permit to the Applicant for the same type of facility on the site that is the subject of this application. The conditional use permit was subsequently withdrawn by the Applicant. 10. That the proposed use will not adversely impact traffic in an area intended and zoned for commercial activity. 11. That the proposed use will not be dangerous or detrimental to persons residing or working in the vicinity of the proposed use. 12. That the proposed use will not substantially or adversely impair the use, enjoyment or market value of surrounding B-3 Highway Business and I-Industrial properties. 13. That the proposed use will be harmonious with and in accordance with the specific objectives of the Comprehensive Plan.