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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-03-05 P & Z Packet CITY OF CENTERVILLE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION dMEETING AGENDA eryi 5, 20,19 `E'5ta6k5ficd 1857 I. CALL TO ORDER 1. Roll Call II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA IV. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS,APPEARANCES 1. None V. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. None VI. OLD BUSINESS 1. 20" Avenue Zoning Issues VII. NEW BUSINESS 1. None VIII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Planning & Zoning Commission February 5, 2019 Meeting Minutes IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPDATES 1. Council Member Liaison 2. Administrator's Report X. ADJOURNMENT *REMINDERS** City Coir ncip "ii eetingx /e(Ines(l ty, "ii ttrch p 3, 20 p") 6-30 p1 in City p kffl A ii Coininitteegi p Setting Meeting e(Ines(l iy, y/li Birch 27, 20 p Q -30 7.00 p in City p kfii N inningTM & Zoning Coininission i`ws(l�iy, Aprip 2, 20 p u,) 6.30 p in .ity p kfpi t d x,P vt IRXO N(a nStreet,('e itervifl,,N/N55038 651 429 3232 or TI:C 651-429 8629 February 26, 2019 Planning and Zoning Commission 1880 Main Street Centerville, MN 55038 Dear Chair and Commissioners: For several months now, the Planning and Zoning Commission has been presented with a number of various zoning issues along 20th Avenue, south of Main Street. This corridor seems to have a propensity to attract good businesses that fit their respective sites, but don't jive with the zoning district assigned to their parcel. Staff has presented a few different options for addressing these concerns but has yet to find a clear and comprehensive path forward that the commission can get behind. With the goal of doing just that, city staff met with our attorney and planning consultant to conduct a 20th Avenue zoning summit, if you will. A recap of some of the issues, along with the proposed changes to address each, is presented below. The numbers correspond to the attached map: 1. Mini Storage Issue: A concept plan for a mini-storage facility at 6965 20th Ave. was shown to the Planning and Zoning Commission. There was mixed opinion on whether or not a rezoning of the property was appropriate to allow the use, given the context of the surrounding properties. However, there seemed to be consensus that the use seemed appropriate for the site. This leads to the question of whether mini- storage could become an allowed use under the B-1 district. The main hesitation for this change was that mini-storage was not a desirable use along Main Street (where there is also B-1 zoning). Given the mixed opinion on a rezone and the hesitance to allow mini-storage in B-1, the developer did not submit a formal application. Proposed Change: Add mini-storage as a Conditional Use in the B-1 District. Add a B-2 District, along Main Street, which does not allow mini-storage. 2. Midwest Best Water Issue: A potential buyer for the city's remaining lot in the Commerce Drive business park has proposed the construction of a 25,000 sf building at 2021 Commerce Drive. Their proposed use would best fit the listed industrial uses "assembly" and "Warehouse/Distribution". However, the site is zoned B-1, where these uses are not listed. MidWest Best Water intends to fill 15,000 sf of the building, while renting out two 5,000 sf bays. They feel that their best opportunity to find tenants will be in the Industrial sector. Therefore, being in the B-1 district would put them at a disadvantage from that perspective. Proposed Change: Rezone the potential MidWest Best Water property to I-1. 3. Ruffridge-Johnson Issue: Ruffridge-Johnson, who is much more industrial than MidWest Best Water, was just allowed in the B-1 under"motorized equipment sales and service". However, their use, employs outdoor storage, heavy equipment, and the like, which are characteristics of an industrial use. Proposed Change: Rezone the Ruffridge-Johnson site to I-1. Add Motorized Equipment Sales and Service as a Conditional Use in the I-1 District. 4. Ready Landscaping Issue: Ready Landscaping's building has a few suites which are built-out and ready for rental to various industrial uses. One of their tenants is a company that installs swimming pools and uses the space as a small office and for storage of small items to support their installation crews. The business also sells other recreational equipment, including pool tables and recently put up some signage, indicating that these items could be purchased at their location in Ready Landscpaing's building. However, retail sales is not an allowed use in the I-1 district. Therefore, the city asked to have any signage indicating a retail location taken down. Ready Landscaping, and their tenant complied. Proposed Change: Allow limited retail sales in the I-1 district with restrictions to avoid high traffic retail such as convenience stores, restaurants, and other similar uses. 5. Alex's Landscaping Issue: Without getting into the various issues surrounding Alex's Conditional Use Permit, the situation here has made it apparent that outside sales and storage yards in the B-1 district can be problematic, given the lower buffer standards as compared to those in the I-1 district. Proposed Change: Restrict building supply and storage yards in the Business districts to indoor-only, such as those seen at some of the big-box retailers. Allow outdoor sales and storage yards in the Industrial district. 6. Cultural Center Issue: City staff fielded an inquiry for a cultural center along Main Street. The term Cultural Center is not on our table of uses, but does appear in our code. However the language in the code only allows them in the P-1 district(Public). It seems that this use would be appropriate in a Business district. Proposed Change: Allow Cultural Centers in the Business districts. 7. Assisted Living Issue: City staff fielded an inquiry regarding an Assisted Living facility on Main Street, in the B-1 district. The term Assisted Living does not appear in our code. Similar uses, allowed in the B-1 district as a Conditional Use are "Nursing Homes" and "Specialized Care Facilities". Proposed Change: Add"Assisted Living Facility"to the list of uses allowed in the Business Districts. The following is a summary of the proposed changes. If the Planning and Zoning Commission agreed with these changes, or a clearly modified version of these changes,it would be appropriate for staff to properly notice a public hearing to take input, from the public, on any comprehensive plan amendments, code amendments and rezonings necessary to implement these changes. Summary • Rezone the Commerce Drive Business Park to I-l. • Add a B-2 (Main Street Commercial) o As compared to B-1, B-2 would NOT allow 0 Mini-Storage ■ Car or other outdoor sales lots ■ Automotive or equipment service ■ Building Supply sales or storage yards (except indoors) ■ Unmanned, stand-alone car washes • Add Mini-Storage as a Conditional Use to B-1 • Add Cultural Centers and Assisted Living Facilities to the list of uses in B-1 and B-2. • Other changes as shown on the attached draft of a revised Allowed Uses table. City staff will be on hand to discuss these proposed changes at the upcoming Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Sincerely, Mark R. 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I I�^w'� dll TABLE 156-A.1 District Allowed Uses M� ltfc?�c Use Category and Use Type � Commercial Uses Accessory Buildings P P Adult and Sexually oriented businesses as C further regulated in this code Veterinary Clinic C Pet Shop C C C Kennel C 'Rc'in'l ovc' Automobile and motorized equipment sales and C * C Ilse Illµ lll a.rww,l service, excluding salvage operations add wwllu,:,m(:ioouiµ I1f ll y sa11es" Barber/beauty salons P Building Supply sales and storage yards C` C C liil.11hmliium I U Iii IIIa;l Iii u,:mg Business and Professional Offices P P '. 'fc'c'a:ls l.o c' III a u,:m u,: e(J C Car washes P CSq::: III' 1.::: Offlii(:rc' Sllat:rc' oilµ OIII as Mxessoiry 10 III' awac'lll Salllc's Commercial schools/Cawallfl.Lflra 111 Ceint.eirs P Commercial recreation C C C C Construction trade offices and yards P Day care -see Group Living Uses Day care facility P Eating and drinking establishments P TABLE 156-A.1 District Allowed Uses M� ltfc?�c Use Category and Use Type � ". tP lii t Iii u,:m Farm Implement sales and service C C l �liilll;lliiumtl Salllcs C u1"f Illy Financial institutions P I' 'Zclalilll Fuel sales P C Non-Retail(bulk) Fuel,Sales Funeral homes and mortuaries C` C xclllWJ�; iiIII Ig Cuiµcii ival.ouiµIiiL�ui ius Hospitals C C Hotels and motels P Liquor stores P Medical Clinic P Machine and repair shops-inside building only C C P Personal and professional business offices P P Public buildings P P Public utility buildings and structures P P Theatres and recreational businesses P conducted within structures. (;l(;l Retail sales and service, but excludingadult- P w C* eslrµl(: loins? oriented businesses /® o C III""'a /® of Salllcs" Industrial Uses Indoor Shooting/Archery Range P Machine and repair shops P TABLE 156-A.1 District Allowed Uses M� ltfc?�c Use Category and Use Type � �h Manufacturing, processing, assembly except C recycling and waste Mini-Storage C C Research Facility, excluding animal or livestock P Recycling and Waste Processing entirely within C the principle structure Truck Terminal C Warehouse/Distribution P CODES Interim Use Permitted Use Conditional Use Planned Unit Development TABLE 156-A.1 District Allowed Uses M� ltfc?�c Use Category and Use Type � �h Reference: Procedures for Site Plan Review X X X Procedures for Conditional Use Permits X X X Procedures for Planned Unit Developments Procedures for Variances X X X Landscape and Tree Planing Requirements X X X Fences X X X Building Height Limits X X X Yards X X X Setbacks X X X Parking Requirements X X X Other Standards X X X Outside Storage X X X Shoreland Requirements X X CITY OF CENTERVILLE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Planning and Zoning Commission held its regular meeting on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. PRESENT: Chairperson Darrin Mosher Commissioner Darrell (DJ) Olson, Jr. (Arrived at 6:40 p.m.) Commissioner Nick Twohy Commissioner Linda Broussard Vickers A Commissioner Kim Ganzel Commissioner Mark Haiden ABSENT: Commissioner Ben Fehrenbacher STAFF: City Clerk, Teresa Bender OTHERS PRESENT: City Council Liaison Russ Koski City Engineer, Phil Carlson (Stantec) L CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chairperson Mosher. 1. Roll Call - All present except Commissioner Fehrenbacher II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA No changes to the agenda were requested. Motion by Commissioner Broussard Vickers, seconded by Commissioner Haiden to Approve the Agenda as presented. All in favor. Motion carried. IV. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS,APPEARANCES 1. None. V. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Interim Use Permit—Rehbein's Black Dirt Motion by Commissioner Broussard Vickers, seconded by Commissioner Haiden to Open the Public Hearing at 6:32 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried. City Clerk Bender stated that upon the expiration (December 31, 2018) of the existing IUP issued to Rehbein's Black Dirt on February 1, 2014 Administrator Statz met with Mr. Matt Rehbein to discuss the completion of the operation or an extension/new request for an NP. Mr. Rehbein's desire was to continue operations on the site, he submitted an application Page 1 of 5 City of Centerville Planning and Zoning Commission February 5,2019 for an Interim Use Permit, paid associated fees and presented a letter of support from United Properties who holds a standing purchase agreement on the property. Ms. Bender stated that in the packet, Administrator Statz recapped the meeting with Mr. Rehbein which lists requirements that were discussed. Ms. Bender stated that the same list is incorporated in the presented Findings of Fact and Draft Interim Use Permit contained in the packet. Mr. Rehbein was present and stated that he concurred with the Findings and was agreeable to the Draft Interim Use Permit. The Commission questioned whether noise complaints had been received, if there were difficulties with the current operation or enforcement issues. Ms. Bender stated that no noise complaints had been received, have had issues with street sweeping and miscommunication regarding a No Rise Certificate in the past. Ms. Bender stated that Mr. Matt Rehbein has been responsive to calls and requests. The Commission also questioned accounting and oversite of hauling records. Mr. Rehbein stated that data has been kept on their end, reconciled monthly and forwarded to the City for review. Mr. Rehbein questioned Ms. Bender whether there have been problems/inaccuracies in the past and Ms. Bender replied no. Mr. Nick Arnt, Arnt Construction, stated that the Rehbein's and United Properties desired to improve the site to become "pad ready" for two (2) building sites. He stated that this would allow for more desirable sites as the construction timeframe would be shortened along with making marketing easier. Discussion ensued regarding equipment availability for street sweeping. Mr. Rehbein stated that he has equipment available along with Mr. Arnt stating that he has two (2) street sweepers depending upon availability. Commissioner Broussard Vickers, seconded by Commissioner Haiden to Close the Public Hearing at 6:40 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried. VI. OLD BUSINESS 1. Old Mill Estates —Preliminary Plat Revision/Amendment City Clerk Bender stated that Mr. Todd Christensen has requested that the Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council consider the removal of Phase III of the originally submitted Preliminary Plat. Mr. Christensen has stated that Phase III would have required a very large amount of wetland fill and if contained in the original plat, the project would not have moved forward in 2019. Motion by Commissioner Broussard Vickers, seconded by Commissioner Twohy to Approve the Revised Preliminary Plat with all Conditions Contained in the Original Preliminary Plat Approval Except for Condition #2 (pertaining to the easterly lots) (P & Z Minutes 7/31/2018). All in favor. Motion carried. Page 2 of 5 City of Centerville Planning and Zoning Commission February 5,2019 2. Bay View Villas —Planned Unit Development/Conditional Use Permit(PUD/CUP) Revision/Amendment Ms. Bender stated that City Attorney Glaser has submitted a recommendation for action regarding the previously approved PUD for CUP associated with Bay View Villas. She stated that a recent meeting between staff, Mr. Tom Budzynski (TJB Homes), Mr. Jim Boo and Mr. Rich DeFoe had taken place and the Attorney's recommendation stems from those discussions to allow lap pools and hot tubs to be installed on a patio or underneath decks of the homes within the development. City Attorney Glaser along with the Developer agreed that safety fencing would be allowed around the pool or hot tub rather than the perimeter of the lot reducing clutter or adverse sightlines on the smaller lots. He further stated that the Homeowner's Association would restrict the height of safety fencing around these "lap pools" or"hot tubs" to be 4 feet and regulate the type and styles of these fences. Mr. Rich DeFoe, 7265 Main Street, stated that he intended on purchasing a lot within the Bay View Villas development and desired to have a full sized pool. He stated that at the time of the above meeting he misunderstood the definition of water-oriented accessory structures and accessory structures. He did not realize that he would not be allowed to install a full sized pool with required fencing. Ms. Bender contacted City Attorney Glaser via telephone for clarification of language contained in his recommendation. City Attorney Glaser stated that Mr. DeFoe's current property and swimming pool are and will be allowed with the develop. However, if Mr. DeFoe is intending on purchasing a lot within the Bay View Villas development full sized pools and required fencing would not be allowed by the HOA. Lengthy discussion was had regarding the timeframe for making a decision on the item. Mr. DeFoe requested that a decision sooner would be better for all concerned as marketing of the homes is essential. Lengthy discussion ensued regarding the possibility of the Commission making recommendation to Council to approve the recommendations of City Attorney Glaser at this time and Mr. DeFoe coming back to the Commission at a later date requesting full sized pools or whether the items should be tabled to formalize the inclusion of full sized pools. Motion by Commissioner Broussard Vickers, seconded by Commissioner Haiden to Table this item Allowing Council to Take Action if Deemed Suitable with the Inclusion of Swimming Pools. All in favor. Motion carried. The Commission did desire to acknowledge their support for Mr. DeFoe and the installation of a full size swimming pool. Page 3 of 5 City of Centerville Planning and Zoning Commission February 5,2019 VII. NEW BUSINESS 1. Interim Use Permit—Rehbein's Black Dirt Action was taken on this item following the closed of the public hearing. Motion by Commissioner Broussard Vickers, seconded by Commissioner Ganzel Recommend to Council Approval of the presented Interim Use Permit based on the Findings of Fact and Recommendation of Staff. All in favor. Motion carried. 2. 20' Avenue/Commerce Drive Zoning Discussion Mr. Phil Carlson stated that Midwest Best Water, Inc. is interested in purchasing 7030 — 20'h Avenue/2061 Commerce Drive to operate their assemble and warehouse operation. Ms. Bender reported that they have submitted a purchase agreement, it has been discussed at Council and Council has authorized staff to negotiate a purchase price. She stated that staff is unaware if an agreeable purchase price has been secured. Mr. Carlson stated that the property is currently zoned B-1 (Commercial) and does not believe that this business fits into any Use Category and Use Types for the district. He stated that a more proper zoning would be I-1 (Industrial). He referred the Commission to his submitted memorandum and possible recommendations for assisting this company and the City in long-term zoning strategies. He explained that the City could rezone the property to I-1 (Industrial) which fits the assembly and warehousing portion of the business, but it would need to encompass additional parcels otherwise it could appear to be spot zoning. He stated that rezoning 2065 Commerce Drive would seem appropriate along with the City's parcel south of the site, the Sheehy parcel and that portion of the Rehbein parcel that is bisected with zoning of B-1 & Z-1. He also discussed that the Commission has discussed a"Service District" or may incorporate a new zoning district which would allow for optimum usage along with marketing trends. Mr. Carlson's discussion also contained previous discussions regarding mini-storage and an allowable zoning district other than I-1 (Industrial). Mr. Carlson stated that it is important to determine the zoning desired by the negotiating party as the sale of the property could be dependent upon same. However, he also cautioned the Commission as to a purchasers desire to "have their cake and eat it too". He stated that the Commission should always consider the reasonableness of the zoning. Lengthy discussion was had regarding the timing of needed modifications, the required public hearings if modifications were made for zoning or code modification and the addition of a new district, whether the use fit existing zoning with a conditional use permit as being determined as same or similar uses as the existing code. Council Liaison Koski stated that a Light Industrial zone may be fitting for both this business and mini-storage and the Commission may desire to look in that direction. Page 4 of 5 City of Centerville Planning and Zoning Commission February 5,2019 Mr. Carlson stated that a listing of permitted uses, conditional uses and under what conditions those could be granted would be the perfect world and should be taken under advisement. Commissioner Broussard Vickers requested that Staff provide suggested Zoning Districts and neighboring communities of similar size districts so that the Commission had an opportunity for review. Motion by Commissioner Broussard Vickers, seconded by Commissioner Ganzel to Schedule a Work Session to Discuss Zoning Districts, Use Cate2ory and Use Types for districts and Reviewing Nei2hborin2 Communities of Similar Size Districts in the near Future. All in favor. Motion carried. VIII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Planning & Zoning Commission January 8, 2019 Meeting Minutes Chairperson Mosher provided an opportunity for members to make modifications. Motion by Commissioner Ganzel, seconded by Commissioner Twohy to Approve the January 8, 2019 meeting minutes as presented. Commissioners Broussard Vickers and Haiden Abstained. Motion carried. 2. EDA & Planning & Zoning Commission January 16, 2019 Meeting Minutes The Commission questioned whether there was a need to approve the meeting minutes as there was a lack of quorum at the meeting. City Clerk Bender stated that staff would place the item back on the agenda if needed. IX. Announcements and Updates 1. Council Member Liaison Council Member Koski gave a brief update of recent Council activity. He stated that several members were sworn into office of Council and new EDA members. He updated the Commission of Council Liaisons appointed to Committees/Commissions. Council Member Koski provided information regarding the Fire Steering Committee's concerns regarding the hiring of Duty Crew individuals for day-time firefighter responders and ramifications to the Fire District budget/tax levy. He stated that Chief Lundstrom will be forwarding to Council several recommendations regarding the need for staffing the fire stations during the day. X. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Broussard Vickers, seconded by Commissioner Haiden, to adiourn the meeting at 8:48 p.m.All in favor. Motion carried. Page 5 of 5 Administrator/Engineer's Report P&Z Committee - March 5, 2019 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Anoka County Regional Economic Development(ACRED) Committee I have agreed to take on the chair position for the Marketing Subcommittee of the ACRED Committee. We will be looking at next steps for the committee now that the website has been launched (!Iltla,[b //www aiio,.a��� gty[b��c [[ ( of A 1'� 0 IK A C 0 UIIIIIIIVI Regional Economic Minnesota Technology Corridor As an offshoot of ACRED, a group of cities along 35E have been exploring the idea of creating a"Technology Corridor"in an attempt to leverage our high-speed fiber optic network(the Zayo network installed about 10 years ago). The idea is to attract data centers and other Big Data users, in a coordinated marketing effort, touting pad-ready sites. The group has quarterly meetings set up and is being led by Jaquel Hajder and folks from both Conexus Energy and Xcel Energy. The Rehbein sites off of Fairview are being highlighted as part of this initiative. Below are some marketin materials showin how those sites are bein marketed. Ilul�lull I �� IIII r VIII I I�II III I I I IIII III II 1111111 I�III IIIA �I III�II I I I I�I VIII 1111111 111111 I�I III II III III m,III � I°uwli�, III � VIII uulu!v �'li �' ���;"��I� I''�I„w III III i�uIIVi Ilei IIII Ilial�i VI �i i Vum tlIIIV uuu i luuul tlllll I lou uuu uV uuu i�um illi dllm �mill�uuu imlu I�mlll lou m uuu uu��u Iii lam VIII@ i�lllli�I uum i u I VAI olio uuu uu i Ili uuu ,U )0 .r,'00 I If air hn fi 5, . I,I t..isrf, rY v� nrr� In10a c, I Ir xII 'i, i a+nen u I ' II I it 'il I � � I noir ri h DISTRIBUTION w Wi 41IIII II?9 6"A-; Z Jfa� I a wx ,o a 11� iNIL) I,1 �I 2 ` tri , Economic Development Authority The EDA meeting for February 20, was cancelled as we await proposals from developers for the Block 7 project. Farmers Market I was able to meet with the event organizer that runs the White Bear Lake"Marketfest". She was very helpful in explaining the logistics of such an event and what might work for a scaled down version in Centerville. She will be putting together a proposal for helping to plan and manage something here. We are initially thinking of a 3-week run of Thursday evenings in August, between the end of Marketfest and the State Fair. We are exploring lots of ideas, but may try to start small with a few food trucks and vendors in Cornerstone Park, to build off the crowd at the Bald Eagle Waterski show. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Comp Plan Comments on our submitted plan have now been received from Met Council. City staff and our consultant are working to address them. None of the comments appear to be substantive. Peltier Estates Stall'recec ved a caH 1roni an attomey 1'or ttie dev6)per, worl<ung on fl'anaHzna g I ionieowner's Asso6adon 1)ocunients We are tiopel'id ttds k a sign tliat to dev6)pnient k niovng 1'orward towards constrmdon Waterworks Site/DeFoe Property Changes to the pool restrictions in the Conditional Use Permit for a Planned Unit Development are being presented at this City Council Meeting. Landscape i)pan and ottier kenis are stffl beng worl<ed on by ttie dev6)perand 6ty stall' Ttiese documents must be subnikted, revwed and approved, piior to recordng ol'ttle Ilmd ppat Old Mill Estates 0ty stall'and ttie dev6)per continue worl<png on ttie I)cv6)per's Agreement and reated documents, ppior to biin&g a Fn ,d i) at 1'orward 1'orapprovd Block 7 Property City staff and our realtor are continuing to work with two interested parties as they prepare more detailed concept plans for the Block 7 property. General Downtown Redevelopment Interest City staff made contact with both the owner and realtor for the Old Creamery Apartment building to let them know about some of the tools the city may be able to offer, should a buyer be interested in a redevelopment of the property. City staff met with the ownership of Kelly's and the Sothern Rail to discuss their future plans and gain input on downtown redevelopment. Also discussed, were their involvement in Fete des Lacs, and possible participation in a farmers market or similar events. Commerce Drive Property Negotiations on the possible purchase of the Commerce Drive site by Midwest Best Water continue. The architect for Midwest Best Water is drafting some potential building facade treatments and hopes to present these to the City Council along with their counter offer. 20' Avenue Corridor Zoning City staff met with the City Attorney and City Planner to discuss a variety of issues related to zoning conflicts that have come up along 20'h Avenue over the past several years. The city's real estate agent for the Commerce Drive properties has suggested a "Service District" and there have been several proposals which have struggled to fit in the zoning code, despite seeming like appropriate uses for the land. Out of this meeting will come a staff recommendation for addressing these issues, which will be brought to the Planning and Zoning Commission for further consideration. CODE ENFORCEMENT—RESIDENTIAL General • A small area of sidewalk snow removal which had been neglected was cleaned up by city staff to address a citizen complaint. No charges were levied against the homeowner. • Several reminder letters were sent out for folks who have zoning violations which will need to be addressed in the spring. • A follow-up letter was sent to a homeowner who removed one of the vehicles from the rear yard as requested in the initial enforcement letter, but has not removed a large construction trailer or other vehicles to come into compliance. CODE ENFORCEMENT—COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL Llaa's Lawn and 'Ttiurr, LLQ' .... Conditional lJse Perinit Tiu<; city uubtomey iu is suubmittx<p (Irap"b paunguua ge 1'or ttu<; new "gun(pitmonau lJse Permit to A ixx's uubtorney an(] weare waiting 1'or tiu<;ir response CenterMart Conditional lJse Pu rinit City stal'I'met witpu enb<;u•Mart ownerstiipu to upiscu;uss u.°ouuup:uiiuunce issuues uunup pool< at p otenbiuui revisions to tticir onupibionau lJse Permit We bpuinl< ttie e are some issues biuuub COU i<p be uuuibigate(H wiuiin nniuuunning biunir business opup ortu:unities. Ouur conversuubions wipe continue an(p.wiH worl< towuur(l.s conruffliuunce an(] iyotentia� ctia uges in ttie CIA) Ready Landscaping Ready Landscaping's tenant has taken down all of their signage. Rehbein Black Dirt The Rehbein Black Dirt operation off of 21st Ave. was granted an Interim Use Permit by the City Council at the last meeting, based on a recommendation from the P&Z commission. 7129 20'Ave. New outdoor lighting fixtures attached to the building at 7129 20th Ave. have become a nuisance to area residents. The lights were put up due to safety concerns. City staff mediated a meeting between the building owner and the residents. The building owner is going to install hoods on the fixtures and/or lower voltage fixtures and communicate with the homeowners to make sure they are satisfied with the results. A follow-up date was set to ensure progress is being made towards a solution. Kelly's City staff met with Kelly's ownership on February 21. They have agreed to work out a plan to reduce their signage to comply with city code. Jeff and Vicki also discussed their plan to remove the dilapidated garage near the Southern Rail, this summer. Wholesome Health A follow-up letter was sent, requesting a response to earlier notices regarding the need for a sign permit. Tobacco Shop The city has received a sign permit application from Ameer's Tobacco Shop. They wish to replace their existing sign with a new illuminated sign.