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File #: SR 12-38    Version: 1
Type: Staff Report Status: Archived
In control: Licensing Hearing
Final action: 7/26/2012
Title: License Application Summary for license Minuteman Minneapolis Auto Repair LLC (ID #20120001287), doing business as Ricky's Auto Sales, Vincente Romero, president, 612-209-1719
Attachments: 1. Class N Application, 2. District Council Correspondence, 3. Site-Floor Plan - submitted at time of initial App, 4. Gismo Street Photo, 5. Aerial Photo, 6. STAMP Activity Report, 7. Zoning Map, 8. Plat Map, 9. AMANDA Print Screen, 10. Property Ownership 100'
Related files: RES 12-2119
Title
License Application Summary for license Minuteman Minneapolis Auto Repair LLC (ID #20120001287), doing business as Ricky's Auto Sales, Vincente Romero, president, 612-209-1719
Located at
80 Arlington Ave E, Suite D, Ward 5
Application for
Second Hand Dealer - Motor Vehicle
 
Recommended License Conditions
1.  The maximum number of vehicles associated with the Auto Repair Garage business (operating under license ID #20100003012) and the Second Hand Dealer - Motor Vehicle Sale business (operating under license ID #20120001287) shall not exceed a maximum cumulative total of twenty-two (22) vehicles on the property.   
2.  The maximum number of vehicles parked on the property associated with the auto sales business shall not exceed a total of nine (9) vehicles. This includes parking for up to four (4) customer/employee vehicles, and five (5) vehicles displayed for-sale.  The maximum number of for-sale vehicles displayed outdoors shall not exceed five (5).  For-sale vehicles shall at all times be clearly identified with appropriate signage placed on or inside the vehicle.
3.  The parking lot shall be striped, and the striping shall be maintained, in accordance with the approved site plan on file with the Department of Safety and Inspections (DSI) dated                  .  The maximum five (5) for-sale vehicle parking spaces shall be clearly designated with appropriate signage at all times.
4.  All customer, employee, and for-sale vehicles shall be parked in accordance with and in the area designated on the approved site plan on file with DSI dated                 .  This includes but is not limited to vehicles which are awaiting repair, and which have been repaired and are awaiting pick-up by their owner.  No customer, employee, or for-sale vehicles will be stored or parked in the driveway, drive aisles, or public right-of-way (e.g., street, sidewalk, boulevard, etc.).  
5.  There shall be no exterior storage of vehicle parts, tires, oil or any other similar materials associated with the business.  Trash will be stored in a covered dumpster.  Storage of vehicle fluids, batteries, etc. shall be in accordance with Ramsey County Hazardous Waste Regulations and pursuant to a Hazardous Waste Generators License, issued by the County Solid Waste Division.
6.  All vehicles parked outdoors must appear to be fully assembled with no major body parts missing.
7.  Licensee shall provide maneuvering space on the property to allow vehicles entering and exiting the site to proceed forward.  Backing from the street or on to the street is prohibited.
8.  Auto body repair and auto body spray painting is not permitted.
9.  The business activities on the licensee premises shall operate in compliance with all federal, state, and local laws.  Failure to remain in compliance will result in adverse action against the license.
10.  Vehicles which are not clearly identified as for-sale vehicles (and parked in the designated for-sale parking spaces) may not be parked longer than ten (10) days on the premises.  It shall be the responsibility of the licensee to ensure than any vehicle not claimed by its owner is removed from the lot as permitted by law.
11.  Any auto repair performed at this location which is associated with this business will be conducted under the Auto Repair Garage license held by Minuteman Minneapolis Auto Repair LLC, doing business as Minuteman Auto Repair (License ID #20100003012).  If this Auto Repair Garage license is ever canceled or becomes invalid, there shall be no auto repair performed at this location.
Neighborhood Organization Recommendation
The District 6 Planning Council submitted a letter of support with a recommendation there is no access to the property from Jackson Street (by keeping the gate locked), and that all access to the property is made via Trout Brook Circle.
 
Inspection Requirements
Building:  NA
Environmental Health:  NA
License:  Approved with conditions
Zoning:  Under review
DSI Recommendation
Under review
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