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Approved communities. Fernelius replied that Mr. Allen can contact him to receive that information. MCPH Motion by Baker, Second by O’Brien to OTION TO ONTINUE THE UBLIC EARING O17,2006. UNTIL THE CTOBER MEETING Zisla inquired if staff has discussed extending the sixty-day rule with the applicant and if it is in writing. Fernelius replied that it has been discussed and they are agreeable to that stipulation. He added that the applicant would be formally notified in writing. 6 Ayes, 0 Nays. Public Hearings:Re-Zoning, Comp Plan Amendment, Special Use Permit and Site Plan Review by Belair Excavating and Midwest Asphalt to allow a Hot Mix Asphalt, Concrete and Recycling Operations at 2200 Old Highway 8 NW. Fernelius reported that this is an incomplete application and staff does not have a formal presentation at this time. Baker inquired if the applicant wished to make a comment. The applicant replied that they are willing to wait until the application is presented formally to the Commission. Zisla inquired what the proposal is for this application and the location that is being contemplated. Fernelius replied that the location would be at Belair Excavating, which is found at address is 2200 Old Hwy 8 NW. Belair Excavating owns roughly twenty acres; part of the site is a former landfill that has been capped by the company. Midwest Asphalt approached Belair about approaching the City with an application for an asphalt and cement plant to continue part of their recycling business, essentially a similar operation as what they currently have. Midwest Asphalt would be a tenant on the Belair property. The application includes a site plan review, a rezoning of the property, an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan, and a special use permit. Zisla inquired if this is a relocation of the current operation. The applicant replied that is a relocation of the current operation. Zisla asked if the City owns the property that Midwest Asphalt operates. Fernelius replied that the City has a settlement agreement with Midwest Asphalt and in December the City will close on the balance of the property. Zisla inquired if Midwest Asphalt is being paid relocation benefits as part of the settlement. Fernelius replied that as part of the settlement the business and landowner were paid a fix amount. O’Brien asked if moving to the new site a condition of the settlement. Fernelius replied it is not a condition of the settlement. Schiferl asked if the property abuts the Mounds View boarder and Rush Lake. Fernelius replied that is correct, Mounds View is to the north of this property; however it borders Long Lake Regional Park to the west. Schiferl inquired if the analysis will include the comprehensive plan for Mounds View. Fernelius replied that it will be included. I:\COMMISSIONS\PLANNING\Minutes\2006\09-19-2006.docPage 6 of 7