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r-' e e 'e Planning Commission Minutes October 23, 1990 Page 4 THE PARKING LOT. THE RECOMMENDATION OF DENIAL WAS BASED ON THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS OF FACT: 1. THAT THE USE WOULD HAVE AN ADVERSE IMPACT ON THE SURROUNDING NEIGHBORHOOD DUE TO TRAFFIC AND THE COMMERCIAL NATURE OF THE USE. 2. THAT THE APPLICANTS ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE STIPULATION OF THEIR PREVIOUS CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST. 3. RESIDENTS TESTIMONY REGARDING THE ADVERSE IMPACT ON PROPERTY VALUES AND MAINTENANCE OF THE RESIDENTIAL NATURE OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD. 4. SAFETY CONCERNS RELATING TO ADDITIONAL TRAFFIC IN RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD. COMMISSIONER JOHNSON SECONDED THE REQUEST. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 6. Consider Conditional Use Permit by Grace Ostien (Additional Metal S}{inD,ed Af!ric.~ltural Buildinf!) Public lIearinf! Janelle Szklarski, Zoning Assistant, stated that the applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to construct all, 160 sq. ft. metal-skinned detached accessory building on her property located at 20842 Concord Street. Ms. Szklarski stated that the reason the 2,000 sq. ft. limitation was placed on agricultural buildings is that larger buildings have a tendency to turn into home occupations. She stated t.hat a conditional use permit is required because the applicant already has a detached accessory structure and also, because the proposed building is larger than 2,000 square feet. Chairman Kimball opened the public hearing. Grace Ostien stated that the reason for her request is that she plans to use the building for her horses and a riding stable. She indicated that because of the cold weather in the winter and bugs in the summer it is impossible to work and train her horses outside. She stated that she felt she met the standards as far as the 300 ft. setback from any neighboring dwelling and also because the building would be on 20 acres. Ms. Ostien stated that she has talked to all her neighbors regarding this request and they do not have a problem with it. Ned McCarty of 328 Egert Boulevard, Coon Rapids, stated that he owned property in the area and was concerned with the size and aesthetics of the building. He further stated that he had a buyer for part of his property and he was also concerned with the size of the building in a residential area. Marilyn Van Patten stated that she was trying to sell a lot located next to property that has horses and was having difficulty selling the property because of the horses. The Planning Commission was concerned with the future use of the building if the property was sold. They were also concerned with the