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A member of the audience asked if Mr. Blomquist lived in Lindstrom. Mr. Blomquist explained <br /> for tax purposes his primary residence was in New Brighton, but noted he also had a home in <br /> Lindstrom. <br /> Judy Munson, 659 Continental Drive, stated she has lived in New Brighton in the same home for <br /> the past 50 years. She explained the applicants lot was a mess and has been for quite some <br /> time. She did not believe any of the code violations had been addressed, and feared what <br /> would happen if an oversized garage were approved. She commented she was concerned about <br /> how the young families in the neighborhood would be impacted given the fact the applicant <br /> was running a business out of this property. She reiterated that this was an R-1 neighborhood <br /> and this business should be moved out of the neighborhood. She recommended the <br /> Commission deny this request. <br /> Nicki Oswald, 1357 7th Street, reported she ran a small business from her home. She discussed <br /> how important it was to keep the neighborhood residential. She indicated she has always tried <br /> to be aware of the fact she worked in a residential neighborhood. She explained the <br /> construction company working out of the corner lot had a commercial feel due to all of the <br /> activity and equipment that was stored on the property. She believed that having an extra large <br /> garage on the property would make this property even more commercial feeling. <br /> Mr. Blomquist reiterated that he would be moving his business up north and he was proposing <br /> to build a garage for him to store his personal items in. <br /> Ms. Hall explained she would like further information regarding the activities that were <br /> occurring today on the side yard of the applicants property, where the topsoil was being <br /> removed. <br /> Chair Nichols-Matkaiti recommended this not be addressed. She reported the matter before <br /> the Planning Commission was the oversized garage. <br /> Mr. Blomquist stated one way or another he would like to build a garage. He explained he took <br /> some topsoil off today because last year he put too much on. He reported he would not build <br /> anything larger than was allowed by the City. He indicated he was not trying to overstep any <br /> boundaries, but was preparing the site for a garage. <br /> Chair Nichols-Matkaiti asked if there were any comments via Zoom. Assistant Director of <br /> Community Assets and Development Gozola invited those attending the meeting via Zoom to <br /> unmute themselves at this time if they would like to speak. <br /> Karen Jones, 701 McCallum Road, stated she was happy for Mr. Blomquist and that his business <br /> was doing well. She explained her biggest concern was with the dishonesty being displayed by <br /> the applicant. She noted the applicant lives on a lake property in Lindstrom. She indicated the <br /> neighbors have not had a problem with the boat, kayaks, motorcycles, lawn equipment and <br /> pontoon being stored in the yard or driveway. She reported the problem has been with the <br /> business vans, ladders, lumber and other business equipment that have been stored in the <br /> driveway. She anticipated that the application has created a great deal of distrust with the <br /> 4 <br />