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t) 010. Planning Commission Minutes May 22, 1984 Page Six indicated that he has requested an ordinance amendment to allow auto/truck sales and related repair in a C-3B/Highway Commercial Zone. Rick Breezee, Building and Zoning Administrator indicated that the reason Mr. Wuorio was requesting an ordinance amendment was that presently his property is a non-conforming use. Mr. Ron West indicated that what Mr. Wuorio would like to do is to add on to his present structure, and the addition would then be used to repair and clean his pre- sent and future cars and trucks. Mr. West further indicated that the parcel of land which Mr. Wuorio owns is located partly in the City of Ramsey and partly in the City of Elk River. Mr. West further indicated that there is a building already on the Elk River side of the parcel of property. Mr. West further indicated that the best way to do what Mr. Wuorio wants to do is to add. onto the existing structure which is a gas statio~, on the Elk River Side. Mr. West further indicated that on the Ramsey side the zoning in that area is B-1 which does allow automotive sales, service and repair. Mr. West further indicated that he had a letter from the City of Ramsey indicating such. Discussion was held whether or not an ordinance amendment should be made for this type of use. Commissioner Tralle indicated that this was the type of use that was discussed most when the zone change went into effect, and felt he could not vote for a zone change. Rick Breezee indicated that according to the City Code, Mr. Wuorio could be allowed to expand his nonconforming use up to 25% of its improvement value. Mr. West indicated that he would like to make it known to the City Council that his situation is unique in that his land is partly in Elk River, and partly in Ramsey, and also that Ramsey has sent a letter indicating the zoning is appropriate for this use. The commissioners reviewed the standards in Section 900.347 and agreed that Mr. Wuorio met all the standards. COMMISSIONER TRALLE RECOMMENDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL THAT MR. PETE WUORIO BE GRANTED A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW ALTERATIONS TO BE PERFORMED ON HIS EXISTING BUILDING LOCATED AT 9619 HIGHWAY 1110, ELK RIVER, UP TO 25% OF THE IMPROVEMENT VALUE OF THE BUILDING, AND THAT HE MEET THE CONDITIONS LISTED IN SECTION 900.34(b). CO~ISSIONER OSTER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. The Planning Commission then discussed a variance for a one foot setback. The variance standards in Section 900.38(5b) were discussed, and it was determined that Mr. Wuorio met all of the standards. COMMISSIONER OSTER MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL TO GRANT A ONE FOOT SETBACK ON THE REAR PROPERTY LINE FOR MR. PETE WUORIO, LOCATED AT 9619 HIGHWAY #10, ELK RIVER. COMMISSIONER TEMPLE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. Ordinance Amendment relating to Public Hearings