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02-302OR�GI�A� ;ar+.i Presented Referred To Council File # �a - 3°a, Green Sheet # 113730 Committee Date WHEREAS, the Legislarive Hearing Officer recommends that license application (ID # 20010005286) for Auto Repair Gazage and Auto Body Repair Shop licenses by Mohamined Shames Eshmawy, doing business as East Lake Auto, 2121 University Avenue West, be approved with the following conditions: l. All vehicles parked outdoors must appeaz to be completely assembled with no major body parts missing; 2. Vehicle salvage is not pernutted; 3. Vehicles parts, tires, oil, or sixnilar items will not be stored outdoors. Trash will be stored in a covered dumpster; 4. No auto body repair of vehicles is allowed on the lot. All auto body repair work must be done inside the shop; 5. No auto body spray pain6ng allowed; 6. No vehicle sales allowed; 7. Customer vehicles may not be parked longer than 10 days on the premises; and 8. Licensee must comply with all federal, state, and locallaws. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Councii of the City of Saint Paul hereby approves this license application with the recommended conditions. Yeas Nays Absent Blakey � Coleman � Harris � Benanav � Reiter � Bosuom �/ Lantry � O Requested by Deparhnent o£ � Form Approved by City Attorney � Adopted by Council: Date �,� C5 a F� oa� Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council RESOLUTION SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA aa Adoprion Certified by Council Secretary gY: /� � _ 3r, � DEPARTMEM/OFFICElCWNCIL oATEINmATEO v ' -- City Council Offices April 2, Zoo2 GREEN SHEET No j y��Q CONTACT PERSON S PFIONE Inmall0ah 6WaIIDals Gerry Strathman, 266-8560 m�a,�rroncno. a,vea.e... MUST BE ON COl1NCILAGHJDA BY (DA'f� •asicx IWYB9tPoR pt\AttOR1EY GrvfJF11K ROUf9IG �� AYI�CY1LfQVF.F4GR RUIIlfJ11LiER11lICCiO ❑ YAYORIORAtSfTIWi� ❑ TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES (CUP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) CTfON REOUESTm . Approving application with conditions for Auto Repair Garage and Auto Body Repair Shop Licenses by Mohammed Shames Eshmawy, dba East Lake Auto, 2121 University Avenue West. RECAMMENDATION Approve (A) w Reject (R) VERSONALSERVICE CAN71tACi5 MUSTANSWERTXE FOLLOWiNG QUESTiONS: 1. Has this persoNfimi e�.xr xarked under a caM�act tor this department7 PLANNWGCOMMISSION YES No CIBCOMMITTEE 2. tiaslhispereoNfim�e�erbemadlyempbyee? CNIL SERVICE COMMISSION VES NO 3. Ooes Nis Pe��m possess a sldll nat �wrmallYP�sseA bY anY curreM cKy emploYee? YES NO 4_ Is Mis peisorufi�m a tarpetetl ventloY! YES NO F�lain all yes answe�s on separate sheet and attach to green sheet INITIATING PROBLEM ISSUE, OPPORNNIN (Who, Whet, When, Where, Why) ADVANTAGESIFAPPROVED �au�� esearch Center APR 02 2002 DISADVANTAGESIFAPPROVED OISADVM}TAGES tF NOT APPROVED TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION S COST/REVENl/E BUDGEfED (CIRCLE ON� YES NO FUNDING SOURCE ACTIVRY NUMBER FlNANqAL INFORMATION (EJ�Wt� oz-�oa. MINIJTES OF THE LEGISLATIVE HEARING EAST LAKE AUTO - 2121 University Avenue West Thursday, Mazch 28, 2002 Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing O£ficer STAFF PRESENT: Kristine Schweinier, LIEP (Licensing, Inspections, Environmental Protecrion) Gerry Strathman stated this meeting is being held to heaz objecfions raised to the issuance of licenses to East Lake Auto. Kristine Schweinler reported this is an application for Auto Repair Gazage and Auto Body Repair Garage Licenses by Mobauimed S. Eshmawy, doing business as East Lake Auto. It has been approved by Licensing, Zoning, and Fire. The following conditions recommended by LIEP have been signed by the applicant: l. All vehicles parked outdoors must appear to be completely assembled with no major body parts missing; 2. Vehicle salvage is not permitted; 3. Vehicles parts, tires, oil, or similaz items will not be stored outdoors. Trash will be stored in a covered dumpster; 4. No auto body repair of vehicles is allowed on the lot. All auto body repair work must be done inside the shop; 5. No auto body spray painting allowed; 6. No vehicles sales allowed; 7. Customer vehicles may not be pazked longer than 10 days on the premises; and 8. Licensee must compiy with all federal, state, and locallaws. Bob Arndorfer, St. Anthony Park District Council, 2379 Peazl Street, appeared and stated the district council has some issues they would like on the license. He just finished a meeting with the owner, and Mr. Arndorfer is satisfied that they aze in agreement with what the district council is asking for; therefore, he does not have any objections to this license applicafion. The conditions recommended by the district council are as foliows: 1. No parking on the street; 2. Fencing be repaired and bumpers be installed to protect the fencing; 3. Landscaping be installed in front of the pazking area sufficient to present a visual bazrier to the street; 4. No banners or streamers installed on the property; and 5. A business plan is presented to the St. Anthony Pazk Community Council far approval. Mr. Stratluiian stated there are two ways to handle the issues being raised here by the district council: 1) The district council can let the owner know what they want and the district council can get a verbal assent indicating the owner is okay with doing these things, 2) these items could be put on the license as formal conditions. If there is an informal understanding and the owner does not do it, the only recourse is to go to the owner. If the condirions are placed on the license and there is a probiem with compliance, it could in theory be a basis for taking adverse action fl�-�� EAST LAKE AUTO - LEGISLATTVE HEARING MINUTES - MARCH 28, 2002 Page 2 against these licenses. Mr. Strathman asked does he want the items to be formal conditions or does he want them added to the record as an informal agreement between the rivo parties. (Mr. Arndorfer confened with the property owner.) Mr. Arndorfer stated he would like them to be informal. Mohammed Eshmawy, owner, appeazed. Mr. Strathmau asked if he intends to fuifill the agreement with the conditions proposed by LTEP and does he intend to fulfill the agreement with the conditions proposed by the neighbors. Mr. Eshmawy responded yes to both questions. Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the licenses with the conditions recommended by LIEP. Also, he will add the letter from St. Anthony Pazk Community Council to the record, and make a note that the owner has agreed to take caze of the issues that the neighborhood has raised. The mee6ng was adjourned at 4:10 p.m. rrn Mar 08 02 11:41a SFPCC 651649-5993 p.z oa-3oa. I��f�� I��t�1� ,;.�.�.#, � St. Anthony Park Community Councii Gerry Stratl�man Legislative Hearing Officer 310 City Hall I S West Kellogg Blvd. Saint Paul, MN 55102 Re: Application for Auto Repair Garage and Auto Body Repair Shop Licenses at 2121 University Avenue West Deaz Mr. Strathman: On March 8, 2002, the St. Anthony Park Community Council approved the motion as fol lows: The St. Anthony Park Community Council recommends that if City Cowlcil approved use of 2121 University for auto repair the following conditians be required: 1) No parking on the street, 2) Fencing be repaircd and bumpers be installed to protect the fencing, 3) Landscaping be installed in the front of the parking area sufficient to present a visua] barrier to the street, 4) No banners or streamers be instailed on the property, 5) A business plan is presented to the St. Anthony Park Coinmunity Council for approval. We appreciate the opportunity to work with businesses and residences in District 12 and look forward to continued improvement of the vitality of thc neighborhood. Please feel free to contact me should you have any further questions or comments. Best regards, St. Anthony Park Cotnmunity Council � (�� "` � ' Me 'ssa Mathews Executive Director Council Res��rch Cerrter MAR 0 � 2002 cc: Corinne Asuncion, Project Facilitator Councilmember Jay Benanav 690 Gromwell Avenue, Saint P�ui, Minnaon 55114 0 651/649-5992 voice •:• 651/649-5993 fax OR�GI�A� ;ar+.i Presented Referred To Council File # �a - 3°a, Green Sheet # 113730 Committee Date WHEREAS, the Legislarive Hearing Officer recommends that license application (ID # 20010005286) for Auto Repair Gazage and Auto Body Repair Shop licenses by Mohamined Shames Eshmawy, doing business as East Lake Auto, 2121 University Avenue West, be approved with the following conditions: l. All vehicles parked outdoors must appeaz to be completely assembled with no major body parts missing; 2. Vehicle salvage is not pernutted; 3. Vehicles parts, tires, oil, or sixnilar items will not be stored outdoors. Trash will be stored in a covered dumpster; 4. No auto body repair of vehicles is allowed on the lot. All auto body repair work must be done inside the shop; 5. No auto body spray pain6ng allowed; 6. No vehicle sales allowed; 7. Customer vehicles may not be parked longer than 10 days on the premises; and 8. Licensee must comply with all federal, state, and locallaws. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Councii of the City of Saint Paul hereby approves this license application with the recommended conditions. Yeas Nays Absent Blakey � Coleman � Harris � Benanav � Reiter � Bosuom �/ Lantry � O Requested by Deparhnent o£ � Form Approved by City Attorney � Adopted by Council: Date �,� C5 a F� oa� Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council RESOLUTION SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA aa Adoprion Certified by Council Secretary gY: /� � _ 3r, � DEPARTMEM/OFFICElCWNCIL oATEINmATEO v ' -- City Council Offices April 2, Zoo2 GREEN SHEET No j y��Q CONTACT PERSON S PFIONE Inmall0ah 6WaIIDals Gerry Strathman, 266-8560 m�a,�rroncno. a,vea.e... MUST BE ON COl1NCILAGHJDA BY (DA'f� •asicx IWYB9tPoR pt\AttOR1EY GrvfJF11K ROUf9IG �� AYI�CY1LfQVF.F4GR RUIIlfJ11LiER11lICCiO ❑ YAYORIORAtSfTIWi� ❑ TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES (CUP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) CTfON REOUESTm . Approving application with conditions for Auto Repair Garage and Auto Body Repair Shop Licenses by Mohammed Shames Eshmawy, dba East Lake Auto, 2121 University Avenue West. RECAMMENDATION Approve (A) w Reject (R) VERSONALSERVICE CAN71tACi5 MUSTANSWERTXE FOLLOWiNG QUESTiONS: 1. Has this persoNfimi e�.xr xarked under a caM�act tor this department7 PLANNWGCOMMISSION YES No CIBCOMMITTEE 2. tiaslhispereoNfim�e�erbemadlyempbyee? CNIL SERVICE COMMISSION VES NO 3. Ooes Nis Pe��m possess a sldll nat �wrmallYP�sseA bY anY curreM cKy emploYee? YES NO 4_ Is Mis peisorufi�m a tarpetetl ventloY! YES NO F�lain all yes answe�s on separate sheet and attach to green sheet INITIATING PROBLEM ISSUE, OPPORNNIN (Who, Whet, When, Where, Why) ADVANTAGESIFAPPROVED �au�� esearch Center APR 02 2002 DISADVANTAGESIFAPPROVED OISADVM}TAGES tF NOT APPROVED TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION S COST/REVENl/E BUDGEfED (CIRCLE ON� YES NO FUNDING SOURCE ACTIVRY NUMBER FlNANqAL INFORMATION (EJ�Wt� oz-�oa. MINIJTES OF THE LEGISLATIVE HEARING EAST LAKE AUTO - 2121 University Avenue West Thursday, Mazch 28, 2002 Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing O£ficer STAFF PRESENT: Kristine Schweinier, LIEP (Licensing, Inspections, Environmental Protecrion) Gerry Strathman stated this meeting is being held to heaz objecfions raised to the issuance of licenses to East Lake Auto. Kristine Schweinler reported this is an application for Auto Repair Gazage and Auto Body Repair Garage Licenses by Mobauimed S. Eshmawy, doing business as East Lake Auto. It has been approved by Licensing, Zoning, and Fire. The following conditions recommended by LIEP have been signed by the applicant: l. All vehicles parked outdoors must appear to be completely assembled with no major body parts missing; 2. Vehicle salvage is not permitted; 3. Vehicles parts, tires, oil, or similaz items will not be stored outdoors. Trash will be stored in a covered dumpster; 4. No auto body repair of vehicles is allowed on the lot. All auto body repair work must be done inside the shop; 5. No auto body spray painting allowed; 6. No vehicles sales allowed; 7. Customer vehicles may not be pazked longer than 10 days on the premises; and 8. Licensee must compiy with all federal, state, and locallaws. Bob Arndorfer, St. Anthony Park District Council, 2379 Peazl Street, appeared and stated the district council has some issues they would like on the license. He just finished a meeting with the owner, and Mr. Arndorfer is satisfied that they aze in agreement with what the district council is asking for; therefore, he does not have any objections to this license applicafion. The conditions recommended by the district council are as foliows: 1. No parking on the street; 2. Fencing be repaired and bumpers be installed to protect the fencing; 3. Landscaping be installed in front of the pazking area sufficient to present a visual bazrier to the street; 4. No banners or streamers installed on the property; and 5. A business plan is presented to the St. Anthony Pazk Community Council far approval. Mr. Stratluiian stated there are two ways to handle the issues being raised here by the district council: 1) The district council can let the owner know what they want and the district council can get a verbal assent indicating the owner is okay with doing these things, 2) these items could be put on the license as formal conditions. If there is an informal understanding and the owner does not do it, the only recourse is to go to the owner. If the condirions are placed on the license and there is a probiem with compliance, it could in theory be a basis for taking adverse action fl�-�� EAST LAKE AUTO - LEGISLATTVE HEARING MINUTES - MARCH 28, 2002 Page 2 against these licenses. Mr. Strathman asked does he want the items to be formal conditions or does he want them added to the record as an informal agreement between the rivo parties. (Mr. Arndorfer confened with the property owner.) Mr. Arndorfer stated he would like them to be informal. Mohammed Eshmawy, owner, appeazed. Mr. Strathmau asked if he intends to fuifill the agreement with the conditions proposed by LTEP and does he intend to fulfill the agreement with the conditions proposed by the neighbors. Mr. Eshmawy responded yes to both questions. Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the licenses with the conditions recommended by LIEP. Also, he will add the letter from St. Anthony Pazk Community Council to the record, and make a note that the owner has agreed to take caze of the issues that the neighborhood has raised. The mee6ng was adjourned at 4:10 p.m. rrn Mar 08 02 11:41a SFPCC 651649-5993 p.z oa-3oa. I��f�� I��t�1� ,;.�.�.#, � St. Anthony Park Community Councii Gerry Stratl�man Legislative Hearing Officer 310 City Hall I S West Kellogg Blvd. Saint Paul, MN 55102 Re: Application for Auto Repair Garage and Auto Body Repair Shop Licenses at 2121 University Avenue West Deaz Mr. Strathman: On March 8, 2002, the St. Anthony Park Community Council approved the motion as fol lows: The St. Anthony Park Community Council recommends that if City Cowlcil approved use of 2121 University for auto repair the following conditians be required: 1) No parking on the street, 2) Fencing be repaircd and bumpers be installed to protect the fencing, 3) Landscaping be installed in the front of the parking area sufficient to present a visua] barrier to the street, 4) No banners or streamers be instailed on the property, 5) A business plan is presented to the St. Anthony Park Coinmunity Council for approval. We appreciate the opportunity to work with businesses and residences in District 12 and look forward to continued improvement of the vitality of thc neighborhood. Please feel free to contact me should you have any further questions or comments. Best regards, St. Anthony Park Cotnmunity Council � (�� "` � ' Me 'ssa Mathews Executive Director Council Res��rch Cerrter MAR 0 � 2002 cc: Corinne Asuncion, Project Facilitator Councilmember Jay Benanav 690 Gromwell Avenue, Saint P�ui, Minnaon 55114 0 651/649-5992 voice •:• 651/649-5993 fax