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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 5, 1983 -3- 6. HUTCHINSON REZONING FOR C&NW AUTO UNLOADING FACILITY: A. Pete Schiltgen Mr. Schiltgen noted three areas of concern: 1. Water and drainage of the site. 2. Prime ag land factor 3. Preservation of open space - City has an opportunity to pre- serve this property, which is a natural resource and maintain it as open space. Mr. Schiltgen presented slides that identified the site; outlined the water flow to the site and the drainage area and emphasized the flatness, productivity and potential of the property, lie urged the Council to take all these factors into consideration when: considering the proposal. B. Richard Ostlund - C&NW Representative - identified the location of the proposed site and stato� d the "railroad is requesting rezoning of the Hutchinson property as shown in the slides. Issues to be discussed- 1. Operation of the facility 2. Impact of the facility on the community and the economic benefit to the City. 3. Drainage. The request is pursuant to the suggestion of the Council in 1979 when Willis Hutchinson was notified in writing that although his property was being rezoned to present use when a plan for light industrial development were presented, as set forth im the Comp Plan, it would be considered for industrial use. This facility is such a ,plan. It is an industrial use and consistent with -the Comp Plan. Mr. Ostlund explained the facility as outlined in the April 11 PZC minutes. He referenced page 77 of the Comp Plan and -addressed the five goals of the plan as they relate to the proposal. AG use was considered but deemed inappropriate based on the location of this property b- y .the railroad and the airport. Property was zoned Industrial for 20 years - this intended use is the reason Mr. Hutchinson held the pi:;perty over the years. Facility will not significantly add to railroad noise presently heard by area residences - noise is not like the noise associated with a switching operation. Facility is non-polluting - no chemical or fuel discharge from the cars. Ponding and drainage will comply and meet all related regulations. C&NW :is negotiating to purchase an additional 13 acres south of the tracks from Mr. Hutchinson for ponding - have approximately four acres on the facility site. Manning Avenue - have received a written response from Washington County Highway Department - letter dated March 3, 1983, from Charles J. Swanson, Ppunty Engineer,. Intend to comply with all conditions required by the County. Axle weight limit on Manning - Manning has a 9,000 # axle wt. limit - trucks using the facility will have 4-5 axles weighing approximately 60,000# and will fall within the restictions placed on Manning. r Closing remarks - Mr. Hutchinson held the property over many years was instructed he could develop it industrial and it would fit the .intent of the Comp Plan - believe this plan, as developed, fits within the Comp Plan, contingent upon meeting drainage re- quirements.