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Planning Commission Minutes January 28, 2025 Page 2of8 temporary guard shack. He also requested the commission provide input to staff on businesses that are already operating and not in compliance with city ordinances, and to recommend a timeline to complete all required conditions. Chair Beise opened the public hearing. Nikolya Vladylca, no address given, stated he felt this project was dragging on too long but did understand there were two cities involved. He stated due to the city of Ramsey changing their mind and their lack of communication, he had not received the requested paperwork. He stated his concern regarding Condition 12, which states no repairs or maintenance on site, as they would now like to build a drive-thru building/repair shop on the property, but they were not sure where to locate the building, and unsure if the building could straddle both properties/cities. Chair Beise stated the request for tonight's meeting doesn't indicate there will be a building on the Elk River parcel. He stated if they recommend approval tonight, it will not include a building. Commissioner Johnson asked the applicant if his intent was to construct a building to repair vehicles. Mr. Vladyka stated that was their intent but unsure where it would be located. He stated there were questions about who gets paid the taxes on the building, which public safety agency would respond to emergencies on the properties, electricity, etc. He stated he wants to meet with the city of Ramsey to either move the building entirely onto the Ramsey parcel or partially on both. He stated he is still waiting for paperwork from the city of Ramsey. Commissioner Johnson noted Condition 2, which states all vehicles stored on the property need to be licensed and operable, which conflicts with this new intention of having a shop to repair vehicles. Commissioner Booth asked Mr. Vladyka if the Planning Commission should delay action on their request. Mr. Vladyka requested to continue this application for two more weeks to figure out what is going on with the city of Ramsey and determine the best location for the proposed building. Chair Beise stated the Planning Commission would continue the request to the next Planning Commission meeting, which is February 25. Commissioner Booth asked Mr. Vladyka if they have a building design and plans to submit to the city. Mr. Vladyka stated they do have preliminary blueprints and where they want the building positioned on the properties. There being no one else available to speak, Chair Beise closed the public hearing. Mr. Leeseberg indicated the applicant could waive the 60-Day Rule to allow the timeline to be extended. Mr. Vladyka agreed on the record to waive the 60-Day Rule. Staff will follow up with this request in writing from the applicant. Mr. Leeseberg stated Condition 2 — unlicensed and inoperable vehicles being allowed on the property - is allowed but was not part of the initial request and staff will have to review this additional request. Mr.