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PLANNING COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS Regular Meeting — October 19, 2010 7:00 p.m. Present: Commissioners Bruce Howard, James Alvey, Verne McPherson, Steve Danger, Paul Zisla Norm Schiferl and Erin Nichols-Matkaiti Absent: None Also Present: Mayor Dave Jacobsen, Janice Gundlach-City Planner, and Katie Bruno -Office Assistant. Agenda Review: No Changes. Minutes: Minutes from September 21, 2010 were presented and approved with the following addition suggested by commissioner Alvey: Page 5 to include "have been made". Council Action: Mayor Jacobson extended his gratitude and appreciation for the work the Planning Commission has been doing. It was reported that the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners have approved the relocation of the Arden Hills Library to the Family Service Center, Mayor Jacobsen stated the reviewing of the zoning code is timely; specifically the sign ordinance; as the County Board is anticipating signage for the library. Public Hearing: (A) Continuation:Belair Excavating requests consideration of a Zoning Code Amendment, Site Plan, and Special Use Permits to allow adoption of an Environmental Constraint Overlay District as a means to permit an aggregate recycling/crushing operation and to allow a yard waste transfer site at 2200 Old Highway 8 NW. City Planner Gundlach reported the following history; September 21, 2010 the Public Hearing was opened, The discussion was tabled to tonight's meeting to allow staff and the applicant to gather additional information. Staff and the applicant have prepared and/or submitted that information, which addresses concerns raised at the September 21st meeting. The City Planner and a City Engineer met on site to discuss details related to the berm -. Staff has also discussed additional information with the applicant — specifically related to a license & hours of operation requirement & more details will be provided. A revised ordinance was reviewed & includes 10 yard waste transfer related conditions including volume & height limitations, screening, 24 hour maximum stay, odor, dust control, blowing debris control, noise, & contingency planning. Also includes a license requirement & more restrictive hours of operation. RCWD will require a permit addressing water quality issues. The berm will be shifted to the south to preserve existing drainage systems. A series of questions from the prior meeting were addressed. The applicant is proposing constructing a 40 ft x 40 ft x 6ft tall confinement area, constructed of ecology blocks, this would allow the applicant to cover the piles as necessary. 151 notices were sent out for the continuation of the Public Hearing, one inquiry for further information was received. City Planner Gundlach reported Belair would like 3 years to construct the berm. Staff feels this is unreasonable and would recommend 1 year. Staff would also recommend that the license for the aggregate crushing use be held until the berm is fully constructed. 1