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. . . Elk River Planning Commission Minutes July 27, 1993 Page 2 6. Consider a Conditional Use Permit Request by Mark C. Palmeri Public Hearing, Case No. CU 93-18 7:05 p.m.: Commissioner Kreger arrived at this time. staff report presented by steve Ach. The applicant, Mark C. Palmer, 957 Main street, Elk River, MN, is requesting a conditional use permit to operate a mail order business involving the sale of firearms. Chairman Minton opened the public hearing. Greg Mann, 1123 Main, Elk River, stated that he does not like this type of business in a residential neighborhood and is opposed to this request. Mr. Mann also questioned who would regulate and enforce any stipulations placed on this request if it is approved. Chairman Minton explained to Mr. Mann that the City would not watch over this business if approved, however, area residents could keep watch and report to City Hall. City staff reacts to complaints but will not monitor businesses. Cindy Sykes, 212 Morton, Elk River, that supplies are not kept on site. residential neighborhood and she is safe for area children. questioned how the public will know Ms. Sykes stated this is a quiet very concerned that this use is not Lynette Sandberg, 240 Morton, safety of area children possibility of an increase in Elk River, iterated her concern and stated she is concerned crime in the neighborhood. the the for with James Thielke, 250 Norfolk, Elk River, stated that he feels this type of use should not be allowed in a residential neighborhood. Angelica Mathias, 1011 Main, Elk River, reiterated the above concerns. Linda Nogle, 234 Morton, Elk River, reiterated the above concerns. Also, no inventory will be kept on site but requested clarification of what is considered "inventory." Further, Ms. Nogle stated she did not like the hours of operation so late into the evening. Chairman Minton clarified "inventory." There being no further comments from the public, Chairman Minton closed the public hearing. Mark Palmer, applicant, explained the controls imposed on him by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms to hold a FFL (Federal Firearms License) and stated that he has taken every precaution possible to ensure the location of his business is not advertised or printed on his letterhead. Further, the sale of a firearm can only take place at the place of license or a gun show. Chairman Minton stated his address was on the letterhead from Mr. Palmer to City staff. Mr. Palmer responded that the address was on letterhead to the City only, for City use, and is not on his stationery to be used by his business.