Agenda - Planning Commission - 11/07/2002

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I I I I I I I I I I I I I I NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THIS CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA that the findings of fact relating to the request are determined to be as follows: 10. .8. '9: 11. 12. 13. That on October 2, 2002 Larry Hickman of Plants and Things, hereinafter referred to as "Applicant," properly applied for an interim use Permit to maintain two principal dwellings on the Subject Property. That the applicant appeared before the Ramsey Planning Commission for a public hearing pursuant to Section 9.03.04 of the City Code on November 7, 2002, and that said pUblic hearing was properly advertised, and that the minutes of said public hearing are hereby incorporated as a part of these findings by reference. That the Subject Property is approximately eleven (1 !) acres in size. That the Subject Property and surrounding parcels are zoned B-3 Highway BUSiness and I Industrial. That until recently, Mr. Hickman leased the site of Plants and Things from Mr. Dillon. That Mr. Hickman recently purchased the rental property and Mr. Dillon's homestead parcel from Mr. Dillon. That the purchase agreement between Mr. Hickman and Mr. Dillon grants Mr. Dillon until December 31, 2003 to vacate the Premises. That Section 9.11.01 (General Requirements) of City COde states that there shall not be more than one main structure on a lot except as otherwise provided. That the Applicant is requesting tO operate Plants and Ttfings retail business and maintain an existing homestead on a portion of the property until December 31, 2003. That maintaining two principal structures on the Subject Property will/will not adversely impact traffic in the area. That maintaining two principal structures on the Subject Property will/will not be unduly dangerous or otherwise detrimental to persons residing or working in the.vicinity of the use or to the public welfare. That maintaining two principal structures on the Subject Property will/will not substantially adversely impair the use, enjoyment, or market value of any surrounding property. That maintaining two principal structures on the Subject hazardous or disturbing to existing or future neighboring uses. Property will/will not be RESOLUTION #02-11- Page 3 of 4 21