Resolution No. 2021-08 SP #21-01 Schmit Towing
Resolution No. 2021-08
Approving Special Use Permit, SP #21-01 to allow Limited Outdoor Storage for Schmit
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Towing on a Parcel Owned by Burlington Northern Santa Fe located at 80 44 Avenue N.E.
Whereas, Section 205.18.01.C.12 of the City Code allows limited outdoor storage in an M-2, Heavy
Industrial zoning district by a Special Use Permit if certain conditions can be met; and
Whereas, on January 20, 2021, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider a
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request by Schmit Towing for the property located at 80 44 Avenue N.E., legally described in
Exhibit A, for Special Use Permit, SP #21-01 to allow limited outdoor storage; and
Whereas, at the January 20, 2021 meeting, the Planning Commission unanimously recommended
approval of Special Use Permit, SP #21-01; and
Whereas, on February 8, 2021, the Fridley City Council approved the stipulations represented in
Exhibit B to this resolution as the conditions approved by the City Council on Special Use Permit,
SP #21-01; and
Whereas, the petitioner, Schmit Towing was presented with Exhibit B, the conditions for SP #21-
01 at the February 8, 2021 City Council meeting; and
Whereas, on February 8, 2021, the City Council approved the outdoor storage location as
represented in Exhibit C to this resolution, as the only location where outdoor storage can occur
on the subject property; and
Whereas, Section 205.05.5.G of the City Code states that this special use permit will become null
and void one year after the City Council approval date if work has not commenced or if the
petitioner has not petitioned the City Council for an extension.
Now, therefore be it resolved, that the City Council of the City of Fridley hereby approves Special
Use Permit, SP #21-01, the stipulations represented in Exhibit B, and the outdoor storage location
depicted in Exhibit C.
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Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Fridley this 8 day of February 2021.
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Scott J. Lund – Mayor
ATTEST:
Daniel Tienter – City Clerk
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Exhibit A
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Legal Description for 80 44 Avenue N.E.
The Operating Property of Burlington Northern R/R St. Paul to Staples Line Located in Fridley SD
13 CFH South Six Cities
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Exhibit B
Stipulations
1. The outdoor storage area shall be limited to the area outlined in the plan submitted by
Schmit Towing dated 12/18/2020.
2. The petitioner shall obtain a land alteration permit prior to any work commencing for the
outdoor storage area.
3. Access drive aisles within impounded vehicle lot shall remain clear to allow for Fire
access.
4. Storage of towed vehicles is only allowed within the approved outdoor storage area and
Schmit Towing property, storage of towed vehicles within the public right-of-way is not
allowed.
5. Vehicles stored in the outdoor storage area shall be in working condition and not leaking
any fluids.