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1994-12-13 PC Agenda Packet . AGBRDA PLARlfING a ZORING COIUIISSIOR Deceaber 13. 1994 7:30 P.M. 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER II. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA III. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES - November 13. 1994 IV. CALL PUBLIC HEARING TO ORDER Conditional Use Permit for Omann Brothers for outside storage V. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING VI. OTHER BUSINESS VII. ADJOURN . . ~-" . PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION December 13, 1994 Albertville City Hall 7:30 PM PRESENT: Chairman LeRoy Berning, Commission Members Sharon Anderson, Nel son Bonner, and Howard Larson, Ci ty CI erk Linda Houghton, City Planner Liz stockman Chairman Berning called the regular meeting of the Planning Commission to order. Anderson made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Bonner seconded the motion. f All voted aye. Bonner made a motion to approve the minutes of the November 13, 1994, meeting. Anderson seconded the motion. All voted aye. Chairman Berning opened the public hearing. The purpose of the hearing is to consider a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow outside storage for Omann Brothers on the property legally described as follows: . The South 330.00 feet of the East 660.00 feet of Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of SEction Township 121, Range 24, Wright County, Minnesota, measured along the south and east lines thereof. the 35, as The spokesman for the applicants explained that Omann Brothers propose to construct and office and maintenance building on the site now owned by Ralph and Helen Ackerman. The buildings currently on site would be torn down. The"Omann's are requesting a CUP to allow them to park their equipment in a fenced area located at the rear of the property. The applicants have submitted a list of the equipment to be stored on the site. Because the Omann's have a purchase agreement contingent upon getting approval of outside storage and the fact that compl ete si te, drainage and grading pI ans have not been submi t ted, the Commission is being asked to approve in concept the CUP. Ci ty Planner Liz Stockman explained that the CUP should only be granted only upon approval of final site, drainage, screening, and grading plans. Liz further explained that Omann Brothers are aware of this stipulation and have agreed to work wi th her office to prepare plans acceptable to the City. . Liz explained that the property is currently zoned I-I and the base use of the property is permitted. She also feels that the proposed use is compatible with the area. One area of possible conflict is the noise and traffic issue, but she feels these issues can be worked out before final approval. Liz showed the Commission and the public potential property layouts she would find acceptable and to which Omann's have been receptive. . PLANNING & ZONING December 13, 1994 Page 2 of 4 -< Liz recommends the Commission approve the idea of outside storage on this property but not approve the actual CUP permit until acceptable plans have been approved by the City. Jim Omann expl ained that his equipment is 1 imi ted to di rt moving and construction equipment. Vehicles, such as dump trucks, pavers, etc., will be leaving the site between 6:00-7:00 AM and coming north on County Road 19 to County Road 37 to 1-94 and heading to Highway 241 area. Once the equipment leaves the area, it generally will not be returning until 10:00-11:00 PM during the construction season. Some of the equipment leaving the property will remain on the job site for some periods of time. Omann also explained that the maintenance shop would generally be used from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. For emergency repairs, the shop may be open later. Commissioner Larson questioned iff 1 ammabl e and hazardous waste traps would be in place. Stockman advised Larson that this issue would be addressed with the site plan. . The road between the property in question and Otsego Tool is a shared road. This raised some concerns regarding maintenance of the road. Omann stated that his trucks generally return to the site unloaded. However, during periods of inclement weather, the trucks may return loaded with either sand, gravel or blacktopping materials. He further stated that the main activity with vehicles leaving and returning to the site is seasonal. In the winter, only repair of equipment and the office area will be utilized. Omann stated he is aware of and will comply with screening and fencing required by the Ci ty. Liz has proposed a 3' bern wi th trees, although details have not been submitted. Chairman Berning called for public comment. Russ Voght expressed concerns about the drainage from this property. At some point this property was excavated approximately three feet lower that the adjoining property. He would like to see the property returned to its original elevation. Voght also questioned who would be responsible for he upkeep of the shared road. Liz advised Voght that the two property owners involved would have to work out ~n agreement, since the road is not a dedicated city street. . John Vetsch expressed concerns about the conf 1 icts Omann Brothers have had in surrounding communities. Liz Stockman clarified that the City must treat each application the same and that conflict with other communities is not a factor that the . PLANNING & ZONING December 13, 1994 Page 3 of 4 Commission can consider. Russ Voght is also concerned with the impact of the diesel fumes used in the vehicles travelling to and from the site will have upon his business. He explained his business requires a clean environment inside the building and he is afraid that the fumes and smoke will not dissipate adequately. Judy Roden expressed concerns that a disorganized, unsightly would have on the area. Omann Brothers indicated that they would keep the area debris-free and organized. Liz Stockman explained that a performance surety, probably in the area of 125% of the estimated project costs would be required from the developer as a part of the Developer's Agreement that would be drafted. Omann have indicated that they will have no problem providing the City with the sureties necessary. . Commission member Anderson addressed her concerns with increased traffic along County Road 35 to the freeway in the mornings and evenings during rush hours. Al though the traffic patterns along County Roads 19 and 37 have been reviewed by both the City and the County, there is no immediate plan for upgrading the area. Commissioner Larson questioned whether air quality/fume control should be addressed. Commissioner Bonner stated that he understands that the PCA monitors both noise and air qualities. Roger Kirsch questioned what type of building the Omann's were proposing to construct. Omann stated that the building will probably be mainly steel, but that the building would be required by ordinance to use a minimum of 25% wood, brick, or other exterior finish. There was no additional public comment. Larson made a motion to close the public portion of the hearing. Anderson seconded the motion. All voted aye. . Larson made a motion to approve the Findings of Fact as presented and recommended by the City planner, with the additional question of fume control to be addressed, and to recommend that the City Council grant approval to the concept of outside storage as requested by Omann Brothers. Bonner seconded the motion. All voted aye. . PLANNING & ZONING December 13, 1994 Page 4 of 4 Anderson made a motion to adjourn at 9:05 PM. Bonner seconded the motion. All voted aye. LeRoy Berning, Chairman Linda Houghton, City Clerk . .