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WS – Item # 1 WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT Work Session Item No. 1 Date: October 2, 2017 To: City Council From: Michael Grochala, Community Development Director Re: City of Columbus – Bituminous Asphalt Plat Update Background The City of Columbus received a request for rezoning, preliminary plat approval, and conditional use permit to allow a hot mix asphalt plant from Bituminous Roadways, Inc. The proposed project location is on 20th Avenue (CSAH 54) immediately north and adjacent to our municipal border with the City of Columbus. The Columbus Planning Commission held a public hearing for the request on June 21, 2017. No action was taken at that time. Anoka County Highway Department reviewed the request and provided a letter identifying required improvements dated June 21, 2017. A joint Planning Commission and Columbus City Council workshop was held on June 29 to discuss the project. In July a citizen petition was received by the Environmental Quality Board requesting the preparation of a Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW). Consideration of the request was suspended pending a determination on the EAW. On August 16, 2017 the City of Columbus issued a press release regarding the project On September 18, 2017 the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, made a determination that no EAW was required. The MPCA evaluated air quality, traffic, noise and wetlands/stormwater. A copy of the Findings of Fact are enclosed for your review. On September 20, 2017 the Columbus Planning Commission discussed a proposed zoning ordinance amendment to allow Asphalt/Concrete Production Facilities within their light industrial district. On September 25, 2017 the Lino Lakes City Council requested the item be placed on the October 2, 2017 work session for discussion.