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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 he dealt with (city engineer) Jim Studenski and Rud Land Surveying to address issues. He said that the lights on site are timed to shut off at 6:00 p.m. Their recycling is kept in a can that goes inside the building at night. He has had numerous discussions with staff but he was not aware of the negative concerns by staff. He spoke with the fire department and the state, and spent money on plan review. He said that th4ffevious owner, Auto, didn't listen to the concerns of the neighbors. He would like to take the negative issues and tum them positive. He stated that staff told him what should be submitted and that the city is in the process of change. Mr. Halversen stated that he is noj really changing the use. He stated that vehicles get pulled inside the garage at nighf4le requested additional time by staff in order to meet requirements. He explained that all they are doing is adding the sales to become an onsite dealer. the transactions. He explained that surveyor, and met with the city enger. cY would like to finance the cars like a bank and do ubmitted what the city requested, hired a land stated that he had a copy of the previous Conditional Use Permit for the site. fie said that staff informed him that they don't want the business in the arm He spoke withCity Planner Jeff Smyser to try and make this a positive add -on to his existing successful, = business. fie said they are in the used car business, not new, and they want to sell them and they want to do it right. He said they are not changing the buildings or the lights. They are trying to get their license and do the right things. r Dan Obermiller, Rud Land Surveying, said he was asked to do a survey for the applicant. • As part of the application, this included a site plan, utility plan, and grading plan showing the site and improvements. 1 le ed that plans showed improvements including striping for the car sales area as well as a bituminous parking area. He stated that drainage on the site goes toward the street and into the street, and the plans will not increase the drainage or the direction. He said there is no potential for pollutants. He said there are no proposed changes to utilities, adding that the sewer system will work as it does now. There is an on-s 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