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• PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD May 14, 1986 Page Four The major concern of the Board was the question of what impact there would be on environment should this large concentration of lime sludge be brought in. The concensus of the Board was that even though the location may be a suitable location for a park, the applicant has not convinced the Board that the methods to develop the park are proper and sound - not enough information has been made available to assure the Board that there would be no negative impact. Mr. Kluegel and Mr. Johnson were asked to assist the applicant in writing a letter to any agency or individual which may be helpful in providing concrete evidence or information needed by the Board. The type of information requested by the Board was 1) applicant provide case studies of similar projects where large concentrations of lime sludge were deposited in a "pit" and the environmental impact, 2) the experience of TKDA and /or other engineering firms in this type of project, 3) the opinion of the PCA, EPA, or any other agencies, 4) the affect not only from the lime sludge but also from the other heavy metals involved, 5) studies, opinions, experiences should be from projects in the same type of soils as the soils found in the parcel being considered. • MOTION: Mr. McLean moved to table consideration of the L & G Rehbein lime sludge /park dedication issue until more adequate information is made available in order for the Board to make a sound decision. The applicant is urged to work with the City Planner and Building Official to seek the information requested by the Board. Mr. Cody seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. The Board took a break at this time. D. ERICKSON PLAT - AMENDMENT TO COMP PLAN AND REZONE Mr. Johnson, City Planner, stated that amending the comprehensive plan and rezoning the property on which D. Erickson plans to plat 99 lots is the first step in this process. Approval of the plat and any variances will need to be done later. At present D. Erickson needs to have the comp plan of the City amended to allow his plat before he can approach the Metropolitan Council to extend the MUSA line to include the property. Mr. Johnson also mentioned to the Board that the Metro Council has recently sent out a draft which would call for, among other things, not extending the current MUSA lines until the capacity within the current line is used. This is only a draft at present; public hearings, etc. will need to take place before accep- tance. Mr. Johnson reminded the Board that due to a state statute, action must be taken on this issue this evening. Mr. Arnie Ficocello and Mr. Tom Veenker of Merila and Associates Engineers were present to answer questions on this issue.