Title
License Application Summary for Ivy Auto and Repair LLC (License ID #20170004654), d/b/a Ivy Auto Body and Repair, Trong Raymond, owner, 612-384-8582
Located at
45 Ivy Avenue W, Ward 5
Application for
Auto Body Repair Shop, and Auto Repair Garage
Recommended License Conditions
1. All auto repair and/or auto body repair work shall be done within an enclosed building. No repair of vehicles may occur on the exterior of the lot or in the public right-of-way. Auto body spray painting is not permitted (there is no approved paint booth).
2. Customer and employee vehicles shall be parked in accordance with the approved site plan on file with the Department of Safety and Inspections (DSI) dated, October 18, 2011 (Site Plan File #08-110651). A maximum of eleven (11) vehicles associated with the business may be parked on the premises at any time, with the site plan showing these spaces located in the northeast corner of the property.
3. Space on the lot shall be maintained at all times to provide maneuvering space to allow vehicles to proceed forward, when entering and exiting the site. Backing from the street or on to the street is prohibited.
4. Employee and customer vehicles may not be parked or stored in the public right-of-way (e.g., alley, sidewalk, boulevard, street, etc.).
5. Customer vehicles may not be parked longer than ten (10) days on the premises. It shall be the responsibility of the licensee to ensure that any vehicle not claimed by its owner is removed from the lot as permitted by law. At no time shall vehicles be parked in the driveway or in the public Right-of-Way.
6. There shall be no exterior storage of vehicle parts, tires, oil or any other similar materials associated with the business, unless placed in a covered dumpster. Storage and disposal of vehicle fluids, batteries, tires, etc. shall be in accordance with the Ramsey County Hazardous Waste regulations.
7. Vehicle salvage, the collection or acceptance of vehicles for the purpose of salvaging parts for re-sale and/or re-use is expressly forbidden.
8. Auto sales are not permitted.
9. Licensee must comply with all federal, state and local laws.
Neighborhood Organization Recommendation
The North End Neighborhood Organization (District 6) submitted a letter requesting a Legislative Hearing because the license applicant failed to attend their organization’s meeting to answer concerns about issues including vehicles parking in the public right-of-way, where employees would park, and if vehicles would be towed to the location after the business has closed for the day.
Inspection Requirements
Building: NA
License: Approved with conditions
Zoning: Approved with conditions
DSI Recommendation
Approval with conditions