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of RA c I . . , C �WN Date: To: From: P_V&to:,m-to ccu--a-1 City of Ramsey 15153 NOWTHEN BOULEVARD N.W., RAMSEY, MINNESOTA 55303 • i612) 427.1410 WILLIAM K. GOODRICH CiTY ATTORNEY April 5, 1988 City of R amsey Planning & Zoning Commission William K. Goodrich, City Attorney Subj: Conditional Use Permit Request of Jeff Erickson, 15270 S Francis Bivd. It is my understanding that Jeff Erickson has applied for a conditional use permit to construct and operate an office and warehouse for an electrical contracting business at 15270 St. Francis Blvd. As you know, the subject property is in the C ity's B -1 zoning district. In addition, a pre- existing residential home is al- ready located on the property, which prior to this time, was the principal use of the property. In addition, in 1987 Mr. Erickson applied for a variance to allow for the construction of an accessory building on his property which would have ex- ceeded the height limitation permitted in a residential zone. It is my understanding that Mr. Erickson wants the parcel to remain B -1 and operate a business from the premises as well as live on the site. In addition, Anne Norris advises me that the City would like to keep the property in its present B - zone. It is my opinion that Mr. Erickson's plan is workable. I suggest that because of Mr. Erickson's continued interest in using his- property as commercial, and, of course, because it is zoned commercial (B -1), that the residential use be considered non -con forming, with the goal of some day, consistent with the City's non - conforming use regulation, Section 170.015H, of phasing out the residential use. If the Commissioners and Mr. Erickson accep this reasoning, which I believe to be the best characterization of the subject property under our zoning ordinance, then Mr. Erickson will not be required to obtain a conditional use permit. He will, however, be req uired to obtain a site plan permit as required by Section 170.017E of the zoning ordinance.