Resolution - #02-03-083 - 03/26/2002

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Councilmember Hendriksen moved for the adoption of the following resolution: RESOLUTION #02-03-083 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING FINDINGS OF FACT #0604A RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ESTABLISH MANUFACTURING ACTIVITIES IN THE B-3 HIGHWAY BUSINESS DISTRICT WHEREAS, Jensen Ventures L.P., hereinafter referred to as "Applicant", has properly applied for a Conditional Use Permit to establish manufacturing activities in the B-3 Highway Business District on the property legally described as follows: Lot 1, Block 2, Riverside West, Anoka County, Minnesota. (the "Subj ect Property") NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: That the Applicant appeared before the Planning Commission for a public hearing pursuant to Section 9.03.04 of the Ramsey City Code on March 7, 2002 and that said public hearing was properly advertised and that the minutes of said public hearing are hereby incorporated by reference. That the subject property is located in the B-3 Highway Business District and is approximately 1.33 acres in size. 3. That the surrounding parcels are also zoned B-3 Highway Business. That the Applicant is proposing to utilize an existing 11,500 square foot office/warehouse facility. 5. That the Applicant is not proposing any outside storage on the subject property. That Section 9.20.23 (B-3 Highway Business District) of the Ramsey City Code establishes that offices are a permitted use and manufacturing activities require a conditional use permit. o That the proposed building does not exceed the 35% lot coverage restriction in the B-3 Highway Business District. That the parking and maneuvering areas on the Subject Property are not in compliance with City Code standards as the perimeter of the existing pavement is not finished with B6/12 concrete curbing and further, the existing pavement is in a significantly deteriorated condition. o That the proposed use will not be unduly dangerous or detrimental to persons residing or working in the vicinity of the use, or to the public welfare.