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STAFF REPORT To: Planning Commission From: Kim Moore-Sykes, Management Assistant Date: August 20, 1999 Subject: 99 - 09 Jim Furseth, 2550 Highway 88: Conditional Use Permit and Comprehensive Sign Plan Conditional Use Permit. Mr.Jim Furseth, prospective owner of 2550 Highway 88, formerly the Town&Country grocery store, has applied for a conditional use permit for his recreational vehicle business that he proposes to locate at this site. This conditional use permit is required because Mr. Furseth's business includes service and repair of recreational vehicles and motorcycle sales. As required by the Ordinance, these uses are specifically listed in the City's Zoning Ordinance as uses allowed with a conditional permit (Chap. 16, Sec. 1635.03 (d) and.(s)). The Ordinance also requires that the use will not be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of the persons residing or working in the vicinity or to the values of the property in the vicinity (1665.04, Subd. 3, (c)). Mr. Furseth's proposed business complies with this requirement as well. He is proposing to renovate and make structural improvements to the building that will comply with current uniform building code, thus creating a building that is more sound in structure and design. Mr. Furseth through his agent Mr.Jim Kellison, has participated in many discussions with the new owners, Mr. Krier and the City regarding redevelopment goals for the Center. He has supported the proposed redevelopment planning activities that will increase the value of his prospective property and that of the Shopping Center. The relocation of Mr. Furseth's business to this area also provides a service or facility,which is in the interest of public convenience and will contribute to the general welfare of the community. Last fall, the City Council hired Richard Krier to assist with the redevelopment plan for the St. Anthony Shopping Center. In surveying the Center's business tenants and surrounding neighborhoods, Mr. Krier reported that the overwhelming response was to keep the Center as a retail/commercial use. Mr. Furseth's business is one that is unique to the retail area, has the potential of increasing the property values of the Center and adheres to the community's desire of keeping the Center commercial. Mr. Krier has also reviewed Mr. Furseth's proposal and has recommended conditions that should be included, as part of the permit should the Council approve Mr. Forseth's application. Those conditions include: a. Vehicles awaiting service, products and parts are to be stored inside the building; b. all trash and garbage storage and trash compactor should be enclosed;