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MINUTES REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING October 24, 1994 PRESENT ABSENT ALSO PRESENT Tom Brace Wendy Treadwell Susan Hoyt, City Administrator Lee Barry Paul Kuettel Carla Asleson, Planner Lisa Lampi Kay Andrews Sam Jacobs, Council Liaison Ken Salzburg Meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Chair Lee Barry. Minutes of September 26, 1994 were approved as written. PLAN REVIEW OF AN ESSENTIAL SERVICE STRUCTURE AT HARVEST STATES COOPERATIVES, 1667 SNELLING AVENUE Carla Asleson, city planner, summarized Harvest States' request to install a water cooling system for their corporate headquarters at 1667 Snelling Avenue. She said that a water cooling tower is proposed to be located behind the Snelling Avenue side of the building set back 40' from the building and approximately 75' from the south lot line. It will be about 19' in height. These measurements are in compliance with the setback and height regulations of the B-3 zoning district. Mark Whims, the contractor for Harvest States, was introduced. He explained that the purpose of the tower is to remove hear from the water in the cooling system which is then dissipated into the atmosphere and then channel the water to operate an air conditioning system. This cooling system will replace the existing once- through well water system that is presently being utiazed. He said that the State Department of Natural Resources is requiring that all users of once-through well water systems convert to a water efficient alternative. Mr. Whims said that the noise level would be below the required decibel level. A low volume motor will be used during the summer only and the system will be shut down and drained in the fall. Asleson said that the building official had reviewed the submitted plans and found them to be in conformance with the Minnesota Uniform Building Code. Commissioner Salzburg moved to recommend approval of the plans for the following reasons: • The tower is in conformance with zoning code regulations for height and setbacks;