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I I I Council Meeting Minutes January 12, 1988 3enke stated, in these circumstances, he is not sure what the ponding requirements would be as it is complicated with geology and contamination concerns; and believes we should wait and deal with them once we receive the findings of the RCWD and MPCA. Williams supports Benke's suggestions; since two other agencies have a fair amount to say about the those particulars, it would be prudent for us to wait. Brandt asked how long it will take to get the agenciesl recommen- dations; Mattila estimated it could be two months before the RCWD rendered action on this case. Benke suggested a moratorium may be desirable; other properties could conclude storage requirements within that same time-frame; moratorium would not have much affect. LeFevere stated if the review process took that long and the mora- torium were put into affect for a period of time, if that length were shorter the moratorium would not affect the application. Benke asked if the proposed six-month moratorium could be short- ened; LeFevere stated it could be shortened or extended. Kevin Ellis, attorney for Boerner Building Systems, stated Boemer has been wrestling with the problems created with stormwater re- tention; feel they have supplied information that it is not neces- sary; for a dust-free site, they are willlng to spend $98,000 to comply with that condition; applicant is willing to comply with all ten conditions; is here tonight requesting the city to adopt a resolution approving the matter subject to contingencies. If Boerner cannot meet the RCWD or MPCA requirements, Ellis stated they will not receive a permit; and indicated Boerner would like tne matter to be resolved this evening. Ellis continued that Boerner had submitted plans to the MPCA and has a letter dated August 20, 1987 in which the MPCA approved the site plan based on the use of a gravel base; the MPCA's only in- structions were to preserve the thickness and integrity of the soil which has been covered over the landfill which exists on the site. Regarding the RCWD, Ellis stated they were uncertain what storm- water ponding would be required as that would be based on city engineer's recommendation; however, there are nine acres of site to work with for ponding, if necessary, and stormwater retention so he does not believe there will be a problem. Ellis further stated site was purchased by the applicant in 1987 to build a truck storage facility and noted a truck yard is a per- mitted use in the zoning ordinance. The proposed use includes 1,000 square feet to perform general contract services on the site. Ellis indicated the site is unique because it is immediate- Page 9