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RESOLUTION 2018 - APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR SCOTT E ERSTEN TO ALLOW AUTO SALES, AUTO BODY REPAIR SHOP, AND OUTDOOR VEHICLE STORAGE USE ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 15587 FOREST BOULEVARD NORTH WHEREAS, Scott Kersten, requested approval of a conditional use permit to allow auto sales, auto body repair shop, and outdoor vehicle storage use on the property located at 15587 Forest Boulevard North (See attached Exhibit A) WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed said conditional use permit at a duly called public hearing on August 9, 2018, and recommends approval subject to the conditions listed in the conditional use permit. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUGO, MINNESOTA, that it should and hereby does approve the conditional use permit for Scott Kersten to allow auto sales, auto body repair shop, and outdoor vehicle storage use on the property located at 15587 Forest Boulevard North with the following findings: 1. The auto sales, auto body repair shop and outdoor vehicle storage may only be permitted in the General Business (C-2) district by a CUP, but is otherwise permitted by law. 2. The use is allowed in the General Business (C-2) district and will keep with the spirit and intent of the ordinance, which is intended to provide a location for commercial businesses. 3. The use is consistent with the character of this General Business zoning classification. The City's Comprehensive Plan identifies this area as Commercial, however the uses in the area are industrial uses. The character of the area will not change noticeably, since the prior use was manufacturing business that included outdoor storage. 4. Staff does not foresee any problems with utilities or drainage since there is not construction going on that will alter the site. 5. The use has adequate access onto Highway 61. 6. The use is not located within the floodplain. 7. The use is existing and does not obstruct the floodplain or increase the potential for flooding. 8. The use does not damage or reduce the benefits from any public waters.