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Approved PLANNING COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS CITY OF NEW BRIGHTON Regular Meeting—October 17, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. Present: Commissioners Larry Baker, Bruce Howard, Karen Mann, Jim O'Brien, Tom O'Keefe,Norm Schiferl, and Paul Zisla. Also Present: Council Member Sharon Doffing, and Grant Fernelius, Community Development Director. Agenda Review: Agenda approved. Approval of Minutes: The September 19, 2006 minutes were approved. Council Action: Council Member Doffing reported that the Council approved the parking lot expansion for Hank's Specialties located at 2050 Old Hwy 8 NW. A public hearing was held for the Tax Increment District 33 for the Marv's Transmission Station; the Council took no action and tabled the item. The Town Hall meeting, held on October 14, was well attended. On October 3 six candidates were interviewed for the City Manager position, there was a unanimous decision by the Council on the three finalists that were selected. The Council believes that all three candidates will be excellent City Manager for New Brighton and a second interview will be held on October 19 with a public reception at 3:30 to 5:30. Announcements: Fernelius reported that Janice Gundlach, City Planner, had her baby and he will be covering her duties while she is on maternity leave. Public Hearings: CM2006-001, RZ2006-006, LP2006-007, SP2006-013 Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Rezoning, Site Plan Review, Special Use Permit and to Allow a Hot-Mix Asphalt and Ready-Mix Concrete Production Facility at 2200 Old Highway 8 NW. The applicants are requesting a number of land use approvals to allow the development of a hot-mix asphalt and ready-mix concrete production facility on the site currently owned and occupied by Belair Excavating, located at 2200 Old Highway 8 NW. In addition to the hot-mix asphalt and concrete production, the proposal would also include a rail car unloading facility for transportation of crushed aggregate used in the asphalt production; and concrete and bituminous crushing/recycling and associated outdoor storage (recycled and specialized aggregate). The site is currently being used for outdoor storage of recycled aggregate, heavy construction equipment, and other supplies related to Belair's various construction operations. The owner of the property, Murlowski Properties Inc.,plans to lease a portion of the property to Midwest Asphalt Corporation for the operations described C:\Documents and Settings\jgoepe\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK28\10-17-2006.doc Page 1 of 9