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Case #7: Request for Amended Conditional Use Permit for Armstrong Kennels; Case of Charles Delaney Assistant Community Development Director Frolik stated Armstrong Kennels is located at 8504 161 st Avenue, just west of Armstrong Boulevard. The property is zoned R -1 Residential. In 1990, the City issued a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to the Delaneys to allow an additional residential structure and to formally recognize the multiple uses that have historically existed on the property. The Delaneys wish to build a 1,200 square foot metal pole barn to be used for storage of equipment on their property, which requires an amendment to their CUP. The building will be located several hundred feet from any adjacent property lines. With the new building, a total of 13,768 square feet of accessory buildings would be in place on the property. For comparison, City Code allows 12,000 square feet of accessory building space per 40 acre residential parcel; The Delaneys' property is approximately 80 acres in size. Ms. Frolik advised the new Conditional Use Permit would replace the permit issued in 1990. All of the applicable terms from 1990 have been carried over into the new permit. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on the request and recommended approval. Mr. Chuck Delaney, applicant, thanked the Council. He stated he usually comes once per year to report about Game Fair and the kennel business. This year is special for he and his wife; they will have their largest show ever for Game Fair with over 300 exhibitors. They have people coming from just about every state in the Union as exhibitors. They get attention from the five state area, including North and South Dakota, Wisconsin, Iowa and Minnesota, as well as Canada. They need to build this building for a little storage for one part of their land; they have 30 acres ofland with 336 square feet of building. They want a 1,200 square foot storage area for their equipment that they have had under tarps and canvases. At this time they need to improve their facility. Mr. Delaney stated some of the major exhibitors at Game Fair are all the major players in the sporting goods world that are sponsors, and they have over 25 sportsman clubs. With the money they spend advertising the fair, the kennel business and the City of Ramsey, they are proud of it and hope the City Council is proud of what they do. It is a family affair with no alcoholic beverages. They cooperate with the Ramsey Police Department and everything is by code and is checked out by the Fire Department. Everyone in the City of Ramsey is invited to attend. Mayor Gamec stated Game Fair has grown quite a bit. The atmosphere IS great, it is an outstanding event, and a great group of people. Mr. Delaney stated they have not had any difficulties at the event. There were a couple of car accidents on Armstrong Boulevard, but they have them without the fair. They want to do the best they can and show the best of their facility to the public, and they invite everyone to come. Councilmember Elvig commented one of the things he noted on this is how well screened the entire property is, and that it is somewhat well contained. The Planning Commission discussed anomalies on how the property was divided that made it more cumbersome to get the accessory structures. However, the fact that it is screened so well allows him to feel comfortable about this type of condition. City Council / June 26, 2007 Page 12 of 38