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File #: SR 23-94    Version: 1
Type: Staff Report Status: Archived
In control: Licensing Hearing
Final action: 5/15/2023
Title: License Application Summary for David Heu (License ID# 20220001800), d/b/a Fun Auto, David A. Heu, owner, 651-442-5949
Attachments: 1. CUP #23-012807 Add Auto Body, 2. Class N Application, 3. Site Plan, 4. Street Photo, 5. STAMP Activity Report, 6. Incident Report, 7. Letter of Objection, 8. Aerial Photo, 9. Zoning Map, 10. Plat Map, 11. 100' Property ownership, 12. AMANDA Print Screen, 13. Class N Notification, 14. Notification of License Hearing
Related files: RES 23-763

Title

License Application Summary for David Heu (License ID# 20220001800), d/b/a Fun Auto, David A. Heu, owner, 651-442-5949

 

Located at

931 Atlantic St Unit I, Ward 6

 

Application for

Add an Auto Body Repair Shop license to the existing Auto Repair Garage license

 

Existing License Conditions

The change of nonconforming use (#09-028-679) from auto body shop to auto repair garage is approved by the Planning Commission, subject to Conditions 1 through 3:

1.  A site plan showing the building, site access, vehicular circulation, and off-street parking must be reviewed and approved by the Department of Safety and Inspections (DSI). 

2.  The approved use does not include vehicle sales or vehicle storage.

3.  The shop's hours of operation shall be restricted to opening no earlier than 8 am and closing no later than 6 pm daily.

 

Additional license conditions are as follows:

4.  Parking spaces shall be maintained in the area and number shown on the approved site plan for the auto repair business occupying this licensed area.  Any changes to the site plan must be approved by the Zoning Administrator.

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.

6.  The license holder agrees to maintain the fencing, vehicle location and vehicle barriers in a manner consistent with the approved site plan.

7.  All vehicles parked outdoors must appear to be completely assembled with no major body parts missing.

8.  Vehicle salvage is not permitted.

9.  The painting of vehicles and/or vehicle parts is  not permitted.

10.  No repair of vehicles may occur on the exterior of the lot or in the public right-of-way.  All repair work must occur within an enclosed building.

11. Customer vehicles may not be parked longer than 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.

12.  Licensee must comply with all federal, state, and local laws.

13.  Storage of vehicle fluids, batteries, etc. shall be in accordance with Ramsey County Hazardous Waste Regulations.

14.  Failure to remain in compliance will result in adverse action against the license.

15.  Licensee will place laminated placards, that are impervious to weather, in each car's dashboard clearly identifying the cars they have in their possession in order to distinguish one business from another.

 

Recommended Additional License Conditions

Conditions #16-17 per Conditional Use Permit (CUP) # 23-012807:

16.  An opaque fence must be installed along the Phalen Boulevard right-of-way to screen this uses vehicles from awaiting repair.

17.  All trash shall be stored within an enclosed obscuring wall or fence, shall not exceed the height of the wall or fence, and shall be removed from the lot by licensed waste disposers at least once per week.

 

Neighborhood Organization Recommendation

No correspondence received.

 

Inspection Requirements

Building:  NA

License:  Approved with conditions

Zoning:  Approved with conditions

 

DSI Recommendation

Approval with conditions

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