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Minutes for the Planning Commission August 26, 1998 - Page 2 Kellison asked what the underlying zoning of the property was and was told industrial, which would make the apartment illegal. Schumann asked when the apartment was first rented out and Kersten said he thought it was somewhere in the early 1970's. The City Administrator researched the address file on the property and found a special use permit for an apartment and light industrial, applied for by Mr. Raymond Peltier on February 5, 1975, had been denied. Building permits and records at that time were not detailed and ordinances had not yet been adopted. Kellison felt it was irrelevant since Mr. Kersten bought the property at the condition it was in and suggested, should the special use permit be granted, a condition be attached that would require him to bring the property into compliance should repairs be needed that were 25% or more of the assessed value. Schumann asked if the apartments could be phased out, possibly using the space for offices, and Kersten said the offices would not be necessary in the auto repair business. Kellison and Kersten discussed the landscaping. Kersten felt the trees and land were in compliance with what staff suggested while Kellison felt it was inadequate. Rubenzer made motion, Peltier seconded, to recommend approval subjected to following conditions: 1. Provide the City a parking plan which has been approved by the City Engineer. 2. Provide the City an inspection report from a licensed electrical inspector, demonstrating the property is in compliance with the state electrical code. 3. No exterior storage of vehicles, equipment or materials on the site. 4. No open flame used in the building. 5. Special use permit shall sunset with sale or subdivision of property. Kellison made motion, Rubenzer seconded, to amend the previous motion by requiring a 6' fence, opaque in nature, to provide visual screening. There was discussion regarding the possible future lowering of 140'', which would allow the property to be more visual; however, there were no definite plans to do so at this time. VOTE ON AMENDMENT AYE: Rubenzer, Kellison NAY: Peltier, Schumann Motion failed. VOTE ON ORIGINAL MOTION: All AYES Motion carried. Special Use Permit -Johnson Wholesale Florist Johnson Wholesale Florist, 2582 Long Lake Road, St. Paul, MN, had requested a special use permit and site plan approval to construct greenhouses on their property located at 5226 Frenchmen Road. The property consists of approximately 22 acres and is zoned for commercial business. Schumann read the public notice as published in the White Bear Press. Mr. Johnson explained where the greenhouses would be located in relation to the current greenhouses, and it was noted they would be on two separate parcels of property. Peltier opened the public hearing. Paul Glamos, Glamos Wire, 5561 152nd St. N., stated he felt the special use permit should be issued since they were a strong company in Hugo and contributed to the tax base. Kellison asked if there would be signs and lighting, and Mr. Johnson explained there would be no need for the greenhouse lighting they used in the past since they no longer were growing roses. Signs were not necessary since there would be no retail sales from the location. It would basically be an extension of the business they currently operated there. Kellison inquired how many employees would be working and parking there, and was told there would be a maximum of four or five.