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March 27, 2000 Precision Landscape & Tree, Inc. 942 East County Road D Little Canada, MN 55109 City of Little Canada Planning Committee & City Council 515 Little Canada Road Little Canaria, MN 55117 To Whom It May Concern: Precision Landscape & Tree, Inc. hereby request a Condition Use Permit and Variance to park equipment owned by Precision Landscape and Tree on property located at Lake Owasso Boulevard and Spruce Street, Little Canada, Property ID #062922240016 currently owned by Richard Schreier d.b.a. Azure Property. Precision Landscape and Tree, Inc. and the City of Little Canada are currently negotiating the transfer /sale of subject property for the new business site for Precision Landscape and Tree, Inc. However, the final closing on the property has been delayed because the seller is not in agreement with certain provisions in the Purchase Agreement. The key provisions in question are the related to environmental issues and property survey. Precision has received permission from Azure Property to do a Phase I Environmental Study followed by a Phase II Environmental Study if it is deemed necessary. Precision Landscape & Tree is currently doing business at 2929 Country Drive, which was acquired by the City of Little Canada for redevelopment purposes. Precision's operation must vacate the premises at 2929 Country Drive effective April 1 creating a hardship for the business. Precision has diligently searched for another industrial site to relocate its business, but to no avail. Industrial property in today's thriving economy is not only scarce, but is also very over priced. As a result, Precision Tree search in finding a suitable and financially feasible site for relocation has been difficult and has imposed a financial strain on the business. Therefore, Precision Landscape and Tree, Inc. respectively request consideration for Conditional Use Permit and Variance to park its equipment on the property identified as 062922240016 located at Owasso Blvd and Spruce Street, Little Canada, so it can continue doing business without interruption and until such time all issues related to the proposed property have been resolved and acquisition of said property has been accomplished. The proposed site plan (attached) shows both existing and proposed screening, lighting, parking, etc. Precision Landscape and Tree, Inc., a small family owned business, has been doing business in the City of Little Canada since its inception in 1979 and has provided a quality service to the city and community. Approval of the Condition Use Permit and Variance will allow Precision Landscape and Tree, Inc. to continue to serve the community. Thank you for your consideration. Lawrence E. Grohoiski President • G.oxucit2)' Page 34