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Ramsey Boulevard and questioned why the City would allow that. He again stressed the need to <br />work it out so everybody can live together. <br /> <br />Chris Boraas, 15030 Fluorine Street N.W. - observed that one person's junk is another person's <br />treasure. He noted the importance of discretion. He reported that the city of Ramsey has the <br />reputation in the surrounding area that it is a haven for junk vehicles. He felt this ordinance is <br />workable. He finds it upsetting when junk vehicles impede on another's property value, noting <br />that this has become a far more sensitive issue with the rapidly changing population in Ramsey. <br />He stated he supports what the Planning Commission is doing and hopes it will change the city's <br />reputation. <br /> <br />Commissioner Holland inquired as to the validity of Mr. Hendriksen's point regarding fanning <br />equipment, adding he thought it might be valid. <br /> <br />Ms. Frolik responded that the state gives exemption to certain equipment. She suggested <br />restricting exclusion to family-owned farms. <br /> <br />Motion by Commissioner Deemer and seconded by Commissioner Holland to add item d. to <br />Section 9.11.10 to read "Active agricultural use and equipment necessary to sustain it are allowed." <br /> <br />Further Discussion: Commissioner Thomd noted that a lot of farmers keep equipment for parts, <br />and this would continue to allow such. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Bawden, Commissioners Deemer, Holland, Jensen, <br />LaDue, Terry, and Thomd. Voting No: None. <br /> <br />Jeff Horton, 164th Lane - expressed concern that equipment does not have to be on a prepared <br />surface. <br /> <br />Motion by Commissioner Deemer and seconded by Commissioner Holland directing Staff to <br />submit the amended ordinance to City Council, and if Council accepts it as amended, schedule the <br />public hearing. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Bawden, Commissioners Deemer, Holland, Jensen, <br />LaDue, Terry, and Thorud. Voting No: None. <br /> <br />Chairperson Bawden recessed the regular Planning Commission meeting at 9:58 p.m. <br /> <br />Chairperson Bawden called the regular Planning Commission meeting back to order at 10:00 p.m. <br /> <br />Case #3: <br /> <br />Request for Site Plan Approval for Copper Sales; Case of Corporate <br />Real Estate <br /> <br />Zoning Administrator Frolik stated that Corporate Real Estate has been retained by Saucier to <br />prepare a site plan for their new Copper Sales facility to be constructed in Business Park 95 2nd <br />Addition. The proposed project is a 30,400 square foot office/warehouse facility which meets City <br />Code requirements for lot coverage, setbacks, architectural standards, landscaping, screening, and <br />design of off-street parking and driveways. The site plan needs to be modified to identify (1) that <br />the driveway and off-street parking areas will be finished with bituminous pavement and B-612 <br />concrete curbing; (2) a plan for screened waste storage and exterior fighting; and (3) type of <br />surfacing and fencing proposed in storage yard. The grading and drainage plan is generally <br />acceptable. Ms. Frolik submitted a letter, dated April 1, 1996, received from Corporate Real Estate <br />in response to the Staff Review Letter. The Planning Commission reviewed the items in this letter, <br />attached hereto as Exhibit D. <br /> <br />Planning Commission/April 2, 1996 <br /> Page 13 of 18 <br /> <br /> <br />