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Mounds View Planning Commission April 16, 1997 Special Meeting Page 16 Mr. Ralph Durand, 5-D Limited, addressed the Planning Commission commenting that they have met extensively with Mr. Solar who specifically located the curb cuts and indicated where they should be. He also assured the Planning Commission that any traffic concerns would be addressed. Mr. Black addressed the issue of their being unwilling to omit the gas station from the proposal. He pointed out that the gas station is there to capture the unused market on Highway 10. He also addressed the environmental concerns and indicated that today, with the technology that is used, the protection against ground contamination far exceeds what was used in the past and he does not believe this to be an issue. He also addressed the wetland buffer issue stating that 9 of 11 cities surveyed do not even have a wetland buffer requirement and that the City consultant's plan (i.e. SRF Highway 10-Area 9 study) shows almost as much encroachment into the buffer as the applicant shows on their concept plan. Mr. George Winiecki, 2732 Highway 10, addressed the issue of environmental concerns regarding storage tanks. He indicated that the insurance industry provides coverage for pollution leakage problem and it is inexpensive for customers 411 with the new technology. Chuck Durand, 5-D Limited, informed the Commission that State of Minnesota periodically taxes gasoline to assist in clean up issues and they also have strict controls regarding type of tanks used. Commissioner Stevenson expressed his concern that, if another gasoline station goes in, will an existing facility in Mounds View be forced to close. If so, would the City then have to deal with clean up issues. Mr. Winiecki indicated that there are controls that the City could impose regarding clean-up and believes that clean-up is not an issue. Chair Peterson inquired if we had received any new information regarding the wetland boundary. Director Sheldon indicated that a wetland delineation would have to be done and added that the boundary that will decide whether or not the development can occur within a certain area is governed by the DNR. It was her suggestion that this issue be discussed at the development stage. Commissioner Stevenson expressed his concern with the amount of water usage with the addition of another car wash. The applicant informed the Commission that 60 percent of the water used is recaptured. Director Sheldon indicated that they • could get an opinion of the Public Works Director regarding this issue.