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515 Little Canada Road, Little Canada, MN 55117 -1600 (651) 766 -4029 / FAX: (651) 766 -4048 www.eLlittle-eanada.mn.us MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Blesener and Members of the City Council FROM: Joel Hanson, City Administrator DATE: October 4, 2012 RE: Auto Uses Moratorium Issues MAYOR B111 Blesencr COUNCIL Rick Montour John Keis Michael McGraw Shelly Boss ADMINISTRATOR Joel R. Ranson Since the adoption of the moratorium involving auto related uses just over a week ago, we have had a few issues arise with potential businesses. Staff has informed potential applicants of the moratorium and our inability to process license applications or zoning modifications. However, some of these parties would like to discuss their concerns with the City Council. Here is a summary of each situation: Balta's Auto Towing Service was located in 3176 Ryan Lane (towing was not part of their business at this address). City Staff mistakenly granted them a salvage repair license without a CUP being issued for this property. The owner of the property (Russ Fischer) was informed of the need for a CUP, but due to repeated issues, the owner and Balta's reached an understanding that Balta's would leave the property. At his previous location (3176), staff documented fire code violations for painting indoors without an approved paint booth and parts storage outside of the building. Balta's has now moved to 3164 Ryan Lane (Lee Rossow's Building) and commenced operation. Towing has been added to their business. When staff learned that this business was planning on moving, we contacted Mr. Rossow on September 14°i and made him aware of the previous code violations and set up a face -to -face meeting with Lee on September 17th. At that time, we informed him of the need to make application for the necessary CUP's and have his new tenant obtain the necessary licenses. It should be noted that licenses are issued to operators at an address and therefore do not automatically transfer to a new location. No CUP or licenses were applied for. On October 3, I asked the Fire Marshal to check on 3164 to see if operations had commenced. He informed me they had and evidenced that by pictures attached. Mr. Rossow then called me and expressed his concern about not being able to have a good tenant rent a building that was set up for auto use. I reminded him of our previous discussion, explained the issues that lead to the moratorium, and suggested he attend Wednesday's meeting. He would like to discuss this situation with the City Council. 1