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~~ ~~ ~. ~~~i"~~,,. _ ~ _~ E k~ ~'. o ' i. -`~z~`~ e°anaa~a 515 Little Canada Road, Little Canada, MN 55117-1600 (651) 766-4029 /FAX: (651) 766-4048 www. ci.little-canada.mn.us MEMORANDUM TO: Planning Commission Members FROD~f: Jessica Jagoe, Code Enforcement Officer IRATE: October 1, 200& RE: R&S Automotive, Salvage License MAYOR Bill Blesener COUNCIL Rick Montour l3arUaia Allan John Keis Michael McGraw ADMINISTRATOR Joel R. Hanson In October 1984, R&S Automotive was issued a Conditional Use Permit for outdoor storage of salvage vehicles. The CUP stated R&S had storage of salvage vehicles single stacked and per their attorney they would have 200 cars on the site. They performed the dismantling and crushing of the vehicles on site. At that time, auto wrecking, junk yards, used auto parts (open storage) and similar uses were permitted as an accessory use under the code. Below is the definition - o AutomobileAutomobile Wreckin~or Junk YardJunk Yard. Any place where two (2) or more vehicles not in running condition and/or not licensed, or parts thereof, are stored in the open and are not being restored to operation or any land, building or structure used for wrecking or storing of such motor vehicles or parts thereof; and including any commercial salvaging and scavenging of any other goods, articles or merchandise. In November 1984, the City Council removed auto salvage/auto wrecking/junk yards from the code. This made R&S's auto salvage operation a legal nonconforming use. I met with R&S Automotive back on June 12, 2007 regarding the upcoming license renewal for their auto repair and auto salvage license. During this inspection, I was told by Mr. Sandberg that auto salvage was not occurring on the site. He indicated the license was being renewed should they ever need to reestablish to salvage yard. As well, the building uses have change to auto repair and manufacturing/grinding, and there was no outdoor storage of salvage vehicles. also did not witness any vehicles that were crushed on the property. Following the inspection, 1 sent a letter to R&S Automotive making them aware of the nonrenewal of their license. This was based on the use being discontinued and not being able to be reestablished under the code. On July 5, 2007, Joel Hanson and I met with R&S Automotive to discuss their outdoor storage violations and nom•enewal of the license. R&S disagreed with my recollection of the conversation with Mr. Sandberg and with staff's position. They indicated that their salvage business is on a much smaller scale, but does still occur from the property. R&S told us they