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Dear Mayor Dietz and City Council, thank you for taking the time to read this e-mail, I would <br />like to bring attention to a few points regarding Mr. Bye's IUP <br />1. It appears that Mr. Bye is being portrayed as somebody who "does whatever they <br />want and asks for forgiveness later." As his business partner I have worked with him <br />and city planning, particularly Chris Leesburg on the construction of his pole <br />building with the intent to use it for personal and business use. Mr. Leesburg had <br />informed us early in the process that Mr. Bye would need to go through the <br />conditional use permit process. The only reason it was not pursued sooner was for <br />budgeting issues requiring septic, water and a bathroom to be added to the building. <br />When Mr. Bye was requested by the city to pursue the CUP he immediately did so. <br />What was thought would be a simple process turned into a yearlong endeavor with <br />him receiving a cease -and -desist order. This came with great hardship to Mr. Bye <br />and his business activities. He put tremendous effort into meeting the demands to <br />be compliant with the directive of the city. I believe he has demonstrated his <br />willingness to work with the city. <br />2. There is tremendous support in the neighborhood for Mr. Bye's IUP to be approved. <br />I've spoken to 13 different property owners in the neighborhood. 11 of 13 signed <br />statements of support. Please see attachment. Nearly all those 11 made <br />comments that they were unhappy about how Mr. Bye has been treated. Many were <br />particularly frustrated with one neighbor that campaigned against Mr. Bye. This <br />person spread false information about semi -trucks on residential streets and <br />poisoning well water. No one I spoke to have a single complaint of any disturbance, <br />or about the actions of Mr. Bye. <br />3. The intended use of the property is typical of properties in the area of this size. He is <br />using less than 1 acre of his 13 acres and all his activity will occur within a fenced in <br />area or the pole building. He will also not be adding any traffic to residential streets. <br />Close to 80% of regular business hours will have no activity at the property. <br />4. Denying this IUP will create a hardship not only for Mr. Bye but for the employees of <br />this company and people of this community. Denial likely will Require Mr. Bye and <br />the business to find a location outside of the Elk River community. <br />Page 135 of 159 <br />