5.1. PCSR 03-22-2022 - Laserfiche WebLink

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The applicant must relocate the current Plants and Things operation, currently located in Ramsey,due to impacts associated with the planned interchange at Sunfish Lake Blvd and Highway 10. In advance of construction for the retail use the applicant must relocate their products to the new site. The IUP will allow the applicant to move the product from their existing site to the new location and sell to the general public until their new facility has been constructed. Applicable Regulations Before the city council may authorize an interim use,it must make the following findings: 1. The period of time for which the interim use permit is to be granted will terminate before any adverse impacts are felt upon adjacent properties. The permanent use of the site as a retail operation requires additional improvements not included with this application. The interim use request supports the required re-location of products from another site in advance of the permanent improvements for a retail use. The surrounding properties are commercial and industrial in nature and the use will transition to a permanent status before adverse impacts are felt on adjacent properties. 2. There is adequate assurance that the property will be left in suitable condition after the use is terminated. Improvements made to support the proposed interim use will also support the proposed retail sale operation of the parcel. 3. The use is similar to uses allowed in the Zoning district in nrhich the property is located. Retail sales are allowed in the zoning district and the requested IUP will bridge the need for re-location of product in advance of the proposed permanent retail use currently under review as Case No. SP 22-03. 4. The date or event that will terminate the use can be identified with certainty. Staff recommends the IUP terminate two years from the date of approval,upon sale of the property, or upon issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the use approved with case number SP 22-03. 5. Authorising the use will not impose additional costs on the public if it is necessary for the public to take the property in the future. Site improvements to support the interim use include grading and installation of a gravel drive,parking, and display areas. The applicant has not requested any permanent structures to support the use and there are no additional costs that may be incurred by the public. 6. The applicant and user agree to all conditions that the city council deems appropriate for authorization of the interim use. The IUP will need to be approved with conditions approved by the City Council. 7. The applicant provides assurances deemed adequate by the city council that the use will terminate as provided in the interim use permit. The city council may require the applicant to deposit a cash amount with the city, or provide some other form of security, to ensure compliance with this criteria. City staff have not identified a need for additional security to ensure termination of the interim use as the relocation is required due to acquisition of the existing location and the associated plat, zone change,and site plan approvals also requested by the applicant. 8. Authorization of the interim use will not result in adverse effects on the public health, safety, or welfare. With the conditions,the proposed use should not result in adverse effects on the public health, safety, or welfare.