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Minutes for the Planning Commission March 22, 2000 - Page 3 Kellison felt the property along Frenchman road was prime land, and changing the zoning code could keep it from potential uses that would generate a higher tax base. Kellison made motion, Schumann seconded, to recommend denial of the amendment to the Zoning Code. AYES: Kellison, Schumann NAY: Peltier, McRoberts ABSTAIN: Puleo Motion failed. McRoberts made motion, Peltier seconded, to request staff explore other options that would allow Wagner Greenhouses to expand their business. AYE: McRoberts, Peltier, Schumann NAY: Kellison ABSTAIN: Puleo Motion carried. Conditional Use Permit (Ramberg) The Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider the request of Dan & Elaine Ramberg, 5676 1701h St. N., for two conditional use permits for adjoining properties at the above address. The applicant is requesting to use the property for commercial outdoor recreational purposes including rodeos, a retail tack shop, a commercial boarding facility, and other related activities. The City Planner read the notice as published in the White Bear Press, and Puleo opened the public hearing for discussion of the Conditional Use Permit request relating to commercial boarding, retail tack shop and the conduct of other horse related activities. Alan Olson, 5215 170th St. N., said the High School Rodeo last year was very loud and it continued late into the evening. He stated he was not opposed to the events held at Rambergs', but felt there should be conditions in the Conditional Use Permit addressing the hours of operation, lighting, traffic, noise, and number of events held annually. Ryan Miner, 6599 1701h St. N., felt many members of the community participated in the events and wanted to see them continue. He agreed there was noise, but it was not very often. Bob Lindell, 17115 Farnham Ave., stated he has no problems with the rodeo and related events. There were no other comments, and Puleo closed the public hearing. Kellison made motion, McRoberts seconded, to table consideration of the Conditional Use Permit for a commercial boarding and retail tack shop to allow the City Planner and Mr. Ramberg to establish the conditions of the permit. All AYES. Motion carried. Puleo opened the public hearing for discussion of the Conditional Use Permit request for rodeos and other horse related events.