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• • In reference to the Seven Standards for a Conditional Use Permit: • 1. As this is a "mail order" business there will be little traffic, either motor vehicle or pedestrian. All firearms that I now have are my own personal sporting firearms and are stored secured unloaded, out of sight and locked up. I currently have very little ammunition in house as time and money have not allowed me the luxury of investing in my hobby. There is no noise or other disturbance associated with this business because it is illegal to discharge firearms within the City limits. My son, Sean, is the only minor currently living in this household and he has had more than adequate training in the proper use and care of firearms (besides, none of the firearms are even accessible to him or anyone else). There are no chemicals, toxins, or hazardous materials involved in this business. 2. From what I know of the City's Comprehensive Plan, I believe that I am within the standards set forth. 3. At this time there is no vacant property near my residence. As I stated earlier in this letter, I hope to move this business out of this location in the very near future and into a larger retail location better suited to the needs of sporting goods store. Firearms sale is only a part of what I envision this will develop into. 4. This business does not increase the risk of fire, nor does it create a hazard in itself. Being located on Main Street, close to down town Elk River, I feel that we have adequate Police and Fire protection. There are four parking places in my driveway, although I have yet to have more than one customer here at one time. This business does not significantly increase the normal amount of garbage that would be produced by this family. Neither my yard nor my home are open to nor are frequented by minor children, so this should not present itself as a problem. 5. Again, I believe that it is relatively self evident that this business will not create any hazards or disturbances as there are no manufacturing processes taking place here. 6. I would certainly hope that nothing here or around me would be damaged or destroyed. My 41) family has done much to improve the value of this home and the property that it sits on. It would not be in our best interest to cause anything to happen to our own living space. 7. I am currently doing my best to comply with all applicable ordinances as best as I understand them. There is not now nor will there ever be any signage on or around my home. Neither will I be advertising the physical address of my place of business. I do this for reasons of personal security, both for my family and for my neighbors. I do not wish to invite theft, burglary or vandalism. Only people that I know well are invited into my home. The only planned retail sales will take place at sanctioned firearms or weapons shows as allowed by BATF regulations. Anyone wishing to do business with me outside of these shows can do so by prearranged appointment. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms requires a physical address to issue a Federal Firearms License. The only physical address that I have at this time is my home. As you will notice the only address listed on my letterhead is my P.O. Box. Again, this is for reasons of personal safety and concern for my neighborhood. This was never meant to be an ongoing home business. It is hopefully the beginning of a prosperous sporting goods store located within the City of Elk River. I would like to thank you for taking the time to review my application and would greatly value any and all input that you may have regarding this matter. Sincerely, 4 Mark C. Palmer, Owner •