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Planning Commission Minutes March 13, 1996 the industrial area should be planted instead of being a forklift turnaround. She explained that the neighbors have been subjected to fences falling down, toxic fumes, fires, industrial noise and vibration, and machinery operated at late night hours. She recommended that the issue be deferred until further planning and protection can be completed for the neighborhood. She asked that a fence of at least 8 feet in height be provided. Steve Ring, 1455 Rose Place, provided further descriptions and pictures ofthe plantings all along the buffer. Karen Mulder, 1433 Rose Place, expressed concern about adjacent owner, Albrecht, and his inability to meet the criteria for clean up and storage. She also expressed concern regarding the decline in property values of the residential properties. Margaret Redmond, 1455 Rose Place, stated that 4 years ago, she had asked Ramsey County to lower the tax value ofthe homes adjacent to the industrial area and Ramsey County Assessor's office had agreed. Karen Mulder asked for details regarding the new street and cul-de-sac locations and the changing ofthe landscaping. City Assistant Engineering, Jay Kennedy, provided details. Scott Wicklund, representing MIDC, stated that he acquired the site in June of 1995, and will accept responsibility for his site and the work he is doing. He stated that he has known about this storage and buffer issue since last June and also has known about the requirements for a V-Haul or other rental operation since last June. Member Sandstrom asked for details regarding the snow storage and ponding in the area. Vice Chairperson Katie Harms closed the public hearing. MOTION: Member Wilke moved, seconded by Member Rhody to continue Scott Wicklund's request for a conditional use permit and variance to the July 1996 Planning Commission meeting, with the approval of the applicant, in order to resolve the issues of storage and the master plan. Roll Call: Ayes: Nayes: Thein, Rhody, Sandstrom, Harms, Wilke None Vice Chairperson Harms reminded the Commission that the applicant is willing to work with the neighborhood and that the residents should understand that this is not entirely the applicant's problem. She reminded the Commission that the message must be given to business people that they must comply with the City Code. 6. (d) Plannine File 2812: Jerry Mae/McCarthy Cadillac request for a variance to the zoning ordinance at 2325 Prior Avenue. 3