05-17-1988 PC MIN
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MINUTES OF THE ELK RIVER PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL
MAY 17. 1988
Members Present:
Chairman Kropuenske. Commissioners Fuchs.
Johnson. Morton. Kimball and Barrett
Members Absent:
Commissioner Olsen
Staff Present:
Stephen Rohlf. Building & Zoning Administrator
1. Pursuant to due call and notice thereof. the meeting of the Elk River
Planning Commission was called to order at 8:01 p.m.
2. Consider Site Plan Review for Big Wheel Auto
Stephen Rohlf. Building & Zoning Administrator. introduced the item. He
explained that Big Wheel Auto has proposed a revised building elevation.
which is also proposed to be colored rock faced concrete block. but
without the colored mansard. Big Wheel Auto is now in the center of the
building to make its presence known more readily to the public. Also.
the drive widths between parking have been reduced to 24 ft. minimum
which exceeds the 20 ft. minimum requirement by the Fire Chief Russ
Anderson.
Discussion was held on service entrances. Carey Lyons could not foresee
loading docks but would have up to five service entrances on the back of
the building. One serving each occupant.
Carey Lyons stated that a driveway was to be moved to avoid an existing
fire hydrant.
Signage was discussed and tabled until the next Planning Commission
meeting.
COMMISSIONER MORTON MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF
THI SITI PLAN FOR BIG WHEEL AUTO WITH THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS:
1. THAT SIGNAGE BE REVIEWED BY PLANNING COMMISSION AND APPROVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL.
2. THAT ALL PARKING. LOADING AND DRIVE AREAS BE HARD SURFACED .
3. THAT LIGHTING BE LIT TO A MINIMUM OF 1-1/2 FT. CANDLES THAT BE
DIRECTED AWAY FROM ADJACENT RESIDENTIAL AND ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY.
4. THAT TWO PARKING SPACES ADJACENT TO THE MAIN ACCESS INTO THE
BUILDING BE LEFT OPEN FOR A FIRE ACCESS FOR EXITING THE BUILDING AND
FIRE FIGHTING.
3. 'l'MI t(W)INO ARIAS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SITE BE DESIGNED ON THE SITE
PLAN AND STRIPID SO THAT IT IS NOT TAKEN UP WITH PARKING.
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THE DRIVE AROUND THE BUILDING BE A MINIMUM OF 20 FT. IN WIDTH AND
A MARKED FIRE LANE SO THAT NO PARKING BE ALLOWED IN THE FIRE LANE.
7. THAT ANY OUTSIDE TRASH RECEPTACLES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS SITE BE
HARMONIOUS IN DESIGN WITH THE DESIGN OF THE BUILDING.
8. THE LAND SCAPING ON THE SITE BE AS PER THE PROPOSED PLAN WITH A
MINIMUM OF 20% GREENSPACE.
9. THAT THE OUTSIDE APPEARANCE OF THE BUILDING BE ROCK FACE BLOCK AS
PRESENTED IN THE MEMO.
COMMISSIONER FUCHS SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 6-0.
3. Ordinance Amendment Regarding Material Processing as a Conditional Use
Within an A-l Zone/P.H.
Chairman Kropuenske opened the public hearing. There being no one for or
against the item. Chairman Kropuenske closed the public hearing.
COMMISSIONER FUCHS MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT ALLOWING TEMPORARY MATERIAL PROCESSING ASSOCIATED
WITH GRAVEL MINING AS A CONDITIONAL USE WITHIN AN A-l ZONE. COMMISSIONER
JOHNSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 6-0.
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Consider Conditional Use Permit Request by Barton Sand & Gravel Co./P~H.
Stephen Rohlf indicated that he talked with Bob Berg from the MPCA. Mr.
Berg suggested that the City set hours of operation for an asphalt plant.
Also. that pixie dust be used to inspect the baghouse filter once a
month. Mr. Berg also stated that if there was a problem with odor that
the stack height be adjusted.
Gary Sauer and Dick Peterson of Barton Sand and Gravel. had a meeting.
prior to the Planning Commission meeting. with nearby residents and
decided where to locate the proposed asphalt plant within the 40 acres in
question.
Chairman Kropuenske opened the public hearing. There being no one for or
against this item. Chairman Kropuenske closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Johnson suggested that the City reserve the right to amend
the permit if there be any just cause. She also suggested that residents
call the MPCA Air Quality Control (296-7300) if they have any complaints
on odor from the plant.
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COMMISSIONER KIMBALL MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF
THE REQUEST FOR THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT BY BARTON SAND AND GRAVEL WITH
THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1. THAT THE MAXIMUM PERMEABILITY OF THE CLAY LINER OF THE SECONDARY
CONTAINMENT FOR THE OIL STORAGE TANKS BE 10 - 6 CM/SEC.
2. THAT A MAXIMUM OF 30% OF RECYCLED ASPHALT CAN BE USED IN THEIR
OPERATION TO CONTROL ODOR. ALSO. IF WEATHER CONDITIONS MAKE ODOR
NOTICEABLE. BARTONS MUST REDUCE THE PERCENT OF RECYCLED ASPHALT IN
THEIR OPERATION TEMPORARY UNTIL ATMOSPHERRIC CONDITIONS ALLOW THE
30% LEVEL TO CONTINUE. FURTHER. IF ODOR STILL PERSISTS. BARTON'S
MUST RAISE THEIR STACK HEIGHT. THE MPCA PHONE NUMBER FOR COMPLAINTS
FOR THIS IS 296-7300.
3. THAT THE LEAD CONCENTRATION IN FUEL OIL USED IN THE PROCESS BE
LIMITED TO 4.000 MG/KG. TYPICALLY PLANTS LIKE THIS WILL USE
RECYCLED OIL FOR FUELING THEIR PLANT WITH UNLEADED FUEL. 4.000
MGIKG SHOULD BE EASILY OBTAINED. AN ANALYSIS OF THE LEAD
CONCENTRATION IN THEIR FUEL IS REQUIRED.
4. THAT A MAXIMUM OF 20% OPACITY WILL BE ALLOWED FOR THE EMISSIONS
FROM THE STACK.
5. THAT PARTICULATE EMISSIONS BE LIMITED TO A MAXIMUM OF 0.04
GR!DSCF .
6. THAT ALL CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN BARTONS AND MPCA. INCLUDING TEST
RESUL TS. BE COPIED TO THE CITY.
7. THE PARTICULATES TRAPPED IN THE BAG HOUSE ARE TYPICALLY REUSED IN
THE ASPHALT MIX. THOSE PARTICULATES CAN LEGALLY BE LANDFILLED.
HOWEVER. THE PLANNING COMMISSION FELT THAT IT IS A BETTER SITUATION
TO REUSE THOSE FINES IN THE ASPHALT MIX. AND FEELS BARTON SHOULD BE
ALLOWED TO DO THAT. HOWEVER. THOSE FINES MUST BE KEPT IN AN
ENCLOSURE TO AVOID WIND BLOWN LEAD CONTAMINATION.
8. THAT BARTONS LEAVE THE NATURAL VEGETATION BETWEEN THEIR PROPOSED
PLANT AND HIGHWAY 169 TO ACT AS SCREENING.
9. THAT HARDSURFACING ON THIS TEMPORARY SITE IS NOT REQUIRED. HOWEVER.
DURING DRY PERIODS THE SITE MUST BE WATERED TO AVOID DUST.
10. THAT THE SITE IS LIGHTED TO AT LEAST 1-1/2 FT. CANDLES TO AVOID IT
FROM BECOMING AN ATTRACTION FOR VANDALS.
U. THAT BARTON REIMBURSE THE CITY FOR THE COST OF REVIEWING THIS
PROPOSAL PRIOR TO COUNCIL MAKING A DECISION ON IT.
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12. THAT THE CITY'S APPROVAL IS CONTINGENT UPON MPCA GRANTING A PERMIT
FOR THIS OPERATION.
13. THAT THE CITY HAS THE RIGHT TO SHUT THIS OPERATION DOWN IF THERE IS
AN IMMINENT DANGER, AND CITY STAFF HAS THE RIGHT TO INSPECT THE
PREMISES AT REASONABLE HOURS FOLLOWING NOTIFICATION.
14. THAT THE PLANT IS TESTED WITHIN 60 DAYS OF START UP UNDER WORST CASE
CONDITIONS; 350 TONS/HOUR, 30% RECYCLED ASPHALT, AND WASTE OIL TO
FUEL THE PLANT. THE TEST RESULTS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE CITY.
15. THAT THE HOURS OF OPERATION ARE FROM 7:00 A.M. TO 7:00 P.M.
16. THAT THE BAG HOUSE FILTER IS TESTED ONCE PER MONTH FOR LEAKS AND THE
RESULTS OF THOSE TESTS ARE COPIED TO THE CITY.
17. THAT THIS IS A TWO YEAR PERMIT.
COMMISSIONER FUCHS SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 6-0.
Discussion was held on new chairs for the Commissioners.
COMMISSIONER JOHNSON MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL TO
GET NEW CHAIRS FOR THE COMMISSION AND COUNCIL MEMBERS. COMMISSIONER
KIMBALL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 6-0.
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Adjournment
There being no further business, COMMISSIONER FUCHS MOVED TO ADJOURN THE
MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER PLANNING COMMISSION. COMMISSIONER MORTON
SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 6-0.
The meeting of the Elk River Planning Commission adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
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