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COUNCIL MINUTES April 10,2017 <br /> APPROVED <br /> 216 were materials delivered, what would be the biggest size delivery vehicles? Mr. Witzel explained that <br /> 217 the deliveries are typically to Fridley and the truck size isn't huge. <br /> 218 <br /> 219 Council Member Kusterman said he can understand the concern of a neighbor about increased traffic. <br /> 220 He asked the applicant if there is anyway to assauage the concerns of the neighbor? Mr. Witzel <br /> 221 explained the operations that people experience with the current use (farm, air field); Mayor Reinert <br /> 222 noted that it hasn't been a business use though. <br /> 223 <br /> 224 Community Development Director Grochala remarked that he isn't sure about working out the issues but <br /> 225 it is clear that there are regulations in place and the use proposed by this application would not be <br /> 226 allowed in a residential area. The applicant has pointed out uses that are occuring in the area but that <br /> 227 doesn't mean what he proposes is allowed. He recalled that Pine Street was paved because people in a <br /> 228 certain area of it requested and paid for it; those past a certain point decided they didn't want the work <br /> 229 done because the road is less used. <br /> 230 <br /> 231 Council Member Maher asked if the resident who is concerned was present and another neighbor who <br /> 232 was present said no and explained her awareness of the concern—it's about having strangers (customers) <br /> 233 coming into the area; she added that there is a lot of traffic already and across in Columbus pretty much <br /> 234 anything is allowed. She doesn't feel the proposed business will create a problem. <br /> 235 <br /> 236 Jason Schenkin, speaking on behalf of Steve Witzel. Mr. Witzel has been a great mentor for him and he <br /> 237 can attest that he will be a stand up neighbor who will any address concerns that arise. Mayor Reinert <br /> 238 thanked Mr. Schenkin but noted that the issue isn't the applicant's character but the question for the <br /> 239 council is the precedent granting this request would set for,perhaps, an applicant of different character. <br /> 240 There isn't an easy way to take back a CUP once it is issued. Ms. Larsen added that one of the <br /> 241 requirements of all home occupations is that there should be no exterior evidence of the business. <br /> 242 Community Development Director Grochala added that the city has never issued a Level C home <br /> 243 occupation CUP because it is a fairly new regulation. He also noted that there are many code <br /> 244 enforcements underway related to illegally operating home businesses but at those can be addressed by a <br /> 245 cease and desist order. <br /> 246 <br /> 247 Mayor Reinert noted concerns: setting precedent,traffic on a dirt road;neighbor concerns. On the other <br /> 248 hand,the council is hearing that this is a good business operator who would be fair to the neighbors. <br /> 249 <br /> 250 Council Member Manthey said he is supportive of allowing people to do what they want to do on their <br /> 251 property but he doesn't see a way to set this in motion without any control. He'd like to understand more <br /> 252 specifics about the business that would be occuring and see more of a detailed plan. <br /> 253 <br /> 254 The mayor suggested that the council could vote now or wait and get more information. <br /> 255 <br /> 256 Council Member Kusterman remarked that he has a responsibility to hear the concerns of the area <br /> 257 residents and to understand the setting of precedent. <br /> 258 <br /> 259 Council Member Maher remarked that she is less concerned about precedent. This is a full picture (the <br /> 260 future) and if the council chooses to allow a CUP they can do so for reason they feel are appropriate. If <br /> 6 <br />