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Planning & Zoning Board January 8, 2025 Page 2 DRAFT MINUTES 6. ACTION ITEMS A. Public Hearing: 8196 20th Avenue (Shuda Farms) Interim Use Permit Ms. Hankee presented the staff report. The applicant, Shuda Farms, LLC, submitted a Land Use Application for an Interim Use Permit (IUP) for compost and black dirt stockpiling on their property at 8196 20th Ave (PID 013122310002). The stockpile operation will be used for black dirt associated with operating a tree farm at the referenced property. Black dirt will be used to plant bare root trees, amend soil, pot nursery stock, and fill in areas of transplanted trees as they are harvested and sold. The stockpile will be maintained and used for onsite use only and will have no commercial or residential sales. The owner, Alex Shuda, 8196 20th Avenue, Lino Lakes, MN 55014 was present. Mr. Shuda is planning on growing landscape trees mostly around 4 feet tall and will plant around 5000 this spring with the total number of trees reaching 20,000 to 30,000. The barn space will be used for storing equipment and some planting that will need to occur inside. Mr. Shuda discussed the topography of the property and the process of planting the trees. The Board asked questions regarding bathroom facilities for employees, notification of neighbors due to the increased traffic on the shared driveway and ground cover for the trees. Mr. Root opened the public hearing at 6:46 p.m. No public comments were made. Mr. Kohler moved to close the public hearing. Motion seconded by Mr. Evenson. The public hearing was closed at 6:46 p.m. Mr. Evenson moved to approve the IUP with the conditions listed in the staff report. Motion seconded by Laden. Motion carried 6 - 0. B. Public Hearing: 416 Lilac Street (BRF Enterprises, LLC) Conditional Use Permits Ms. Larsen presented the staff report.