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• • • Planning & Zoning Board February 11, 2009 Page 3 Hazardous Waste on the site was a concern. The applicant would need to renew their Hazardous Materials license with Anoka County, and the county would be responsible for enforcement. The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) has been involved and the MPCA (Minnesota Pollution Control Agency) could be involved if there were any future concerns. The city does not license this type of business, however a required state license usually includes a zoning verification signature by the city. Applicant, Kevin Halversen, 9116 Lexington, MN, stated that engineer) Jim Studenski and Rud Land Surveying to addres lights on site are timed to shut off at 6:00 p.m. Their rec inside the building at night. He has had numerous dis aware of the negative concerns by staff. He spoke he fire ent and the state, and spent money on plan review. He said that t - g io $ s owner, •on Auto, didn't listen to the concerns of the neighbors. He w.£ • like to take the neg ve issues and turn them positive. He stated that staff told hi • t shoul •e submitted an 1�. e city is in the process of change. Mr. Halversen tate' t he iy really changi �`; e use. He stated that vehicles get pulled inside the garage t ' e `''equested ad tonal time by staff in order to meet requirements. He explained sales to become an onsite dealer. the transactions. He explained tha surveyor, and met with the city eng Conditional Use Permit for the site. the business in the He spoke wit alt with (city ues. °' He said that the is kept in a can that goes staff but he was not they are doing is adding the e the cars like a bank and do r uested, hired a land a copy of the previous 'nfo ed him that they don't want lann myser to try and make this a usiness. said they are in the used car and they want to do it right. He said they hts .; r y are trying to get their license and do like to 'tted what th ed that he positive add -on business, not are not ch. ti the right things. g successfu ant to sell or the ligh fo sit or t p There is an part of the a ite and impro ce.car sales area site oward the s the c on. He proposed _ es t•' urveying, said he was asked to do a survey for the applicant. tion, • cl ded a site plan, utility plan, and grading plan showing nts. .' ed that plans showed improvements including striping well . a bituminous parking area. He stated that drainage on the t and into the street, and the plans will not increase the drainage there is no potential for pollutants. He said there are no ilities, adding that the sewer system will work as it does now. o eptic system with no storm sewer in the area Mr. Halversen stated the septic system had been brought up to code. He tried to make sure things were done in a positive way. He asked that the board understand what it is like to be a small business owner. He is here to add on to an existing business to make it profitable. He said the State of Minnesota is okay with the proposal. Acting Chair Pogalz opened the Public Hearing at 7:45 p.m. Kevin Hedgers, 862 Maple Street, distributed a compilation of points of concern from the residents of Maple Street. The residents are opposed to the proposed applications and all DRAFT MINUTES