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HCity of <br /> ugo 14669 Fitzgerald Avenue North, Hugo, MN 55038 (651)762-6300 <br /> www.6hugo.mn.us <br /> May H. 2010 <br /> Rick Mark <br /> National Recycling, Inc. <br /> 15717 Forest Blvd. N <br /> Hugo, MN 55038 <br /> Dear Mr. Mark, <br /> The City of Hugo has received complaints regarding the use of property that you own at 15717 <br /> Forest Blvd. N. Specifically, the complaints refer to the intense use of the property as a scrap <br /> yard and recycling business, the unsightly nature of the piles of scrap and debris, and the <br /> extraordinary size of the piles. In addition, the City has received numerous traffic complaints, <br /> regarding long lines of traffic waiting to enter the site on the shoulder of the road (sometimes on <br /> both sides), trucks backing onto and turning around on Hwy 61, and concerns about public safety <br /> and the probability of traffic accidents occurring on Hwy 61 because of the intense use. <br /> The existing use of the property as a recycling company and scrap yard is not permitted, as the <br /> property is not zoned for the use, and no permits or approvals have been applied for or granted. <br /> Additionally, the use of the property generates conditions that pose public safety hazards to <br /> through traffic on Highway 61 because of parking on the shoulder, intense traffic and truck <br /> activity and other conditions. <br /> There are two options for you to consider at this time. First, you may change the use of the <br /> property to a use that is allowed by the zoning for this property (C-2, General Business). <br /> Secondly, you may apply for a change in zoning to a zoning district that would allow the use. <br /> Please advise me of your intentions within the neat 30 days. Note that applying for a <br /> rezoning does not suspend your obligation to bring the property into compliance and <br /> eliminate the unpermitted use. <br /> In either option, you must take immediate steps to reduce the impacts of the current use, <br /> including the removal of stockpiles of scrap metal, debris, and recycling material, and you must <br /> take whatever action is necessary to eliminate the stacking of traffic, the backing of vehicles, and <br /> other maneuvering of traffic related to this use that may cause a public safety hazard on Hwy 61. <br /> I am willing to meet with you to discuss solutions, including the relocation of the business to a <br /> location in the City of Hugo which is zoned to permit this type of activity. Please contact me at <br /> 651-762-6320 to discuss this matter. Thank you for your cooperation. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Bryan J. Bear <br /> Communnity Development Director <br />