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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 5, 1993 6 6. ANNUAL REVIEW OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS: The Council received a review by Jim McNamara on the Conditional Use Permits in the City. Armstrong CUP: Jim McNamara reported the exterior storage of vehicles has exceeded the allowable limit of 100 vehicles. A letter was sent to the owner requesting compliance with the CUP and an updated site plan has been requested. Mr. Armstrong contacted the city stating there are more than 100 vehicles stored outdoors, but the excess vehicles are in the process of going thru a Sheriff's Sale because the renters defaulted on the storage contract. After the sale, these vehicles will either be sold or will become the property of Mr. Armstrong. M/S/P Conlin/Johnson - to direct the staff to write a letter to Tom Armstrong requesting him to comply with the CUP by removing the vehicles in excess of 100 within 30 days from January 5, 1993. (Motion carried 5-0). There was discussion on what the intended purpose of the land is going to be and how the new use is going to affect what the objective was in granting the original permit. The Council will look into what the purpose of the formula of 2.5 acres per vehicle, up to 100 vehicles, and whether or not the buffer still exists even though part of that property has been sold and to check if there are other sales or conveyances of the Armstrong property. The city attorney will assess this situation and report back at the January 19th meeting. The Council will also review the June 16, 1992 Council minutes. Shafer Mining CUP: Councilman Johnson had received complaints from neighbors on hours of operation and the amount of heavy traffic tracking dirt onto Jamaca Avenue. He asked if the permit could be modified to include conditions of hours of operation and responsibility of maintenance of Jamaca Avenue. M/S/P Johnson/Mottaz - to request the staff to review the proposed changes for the Shafer Mining CUP and give the Council recommendations as to legality and appropriateness and exempt Shafer Mining from the list of CUP approval until this information is received. (Motion carried 5-0). Bergmann CUP: Jim McNamara reported the Bergmann's will be coming in with an updated site plan within the week showing the area subject to the CUP.