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I I I Council Meeting Minutes December 22, 1987 In response to Benke1s inquiry, Proper indicated the MPCA is aware of the fact that the site was a landfill and their tests indicate it has no innoxious contaminants. Gunderman believes there is another series of items that need to be addressed (capping, etc.). Benke believes this particular method of use of capping and pre- cluding percolation would improve the situation; Blomquist concurred. Benke expressed concern for the potential visual impact from ad- jacent and surrounding sites; and wondered if the perspective of changing the zoning had been considered in the Comprehensive Plan review process. Mattila indicated he spoke with Ken Simons of the Ramsey County Park Department; Simons had no concerns because the site is eleva- ted higher than the Ramsey County land. Upon inspecting the site from the west, both Locke and Mattila feel this site would be vi- sible, but pointed out that every industry is visible from that point. Mattila indicated the applicant has proposed berming and landscaping both the southern and the western edges of the actual area to be developed to buffer the storage of trucks from the park and the industries southeast of the site. Mattila stated the Comprehensive Plan identifies the site for in- dustrial use and he foresees no change in classification for the site. Mattila further explained the extension of the 30-foot easement does line up with Mustang Drive to the north, (which would come in right about at the western edge of the area to be developed) and there is a right-of-way for the street to be exten- ded if Mounds View so chose (which would be in cooperation with the City of New Brighton) to feed the area labeled lIundevelopedll; however, the MPCA has indicated they would not want to see any further development on the actual dumping site until such time as all remaining concerns about the landfill itself are resolved. Mattila explained the applicant is being asked to set back 40 feet from the 30-foot road easement so, if the street is extended fur- ther to the west or if Mustang Drive is brought in from the north, the City would have future adequate setbacks on this site from the public street. Mattila indicated the Planning Commission reviewed the application and has no major concerns about the landscaping. Brandt asked if the applicant accepted all other proposed condi- tions, aside from the paving; Mattila responded affirmatively. Williams asked if this plan needed Rice Creek Watershed District approval; Mattila indicated the District is presently reviewing the application, as will the MPCA, and staff's recommendation is conditioned upon the two agencies' approval. Benke asked if bituminous surfacing is defined; Mattila explained the zoning ordinance refers to a dustless surface. Page 9