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Mounds View City Council April 10, 2006 Regular Meeting Page 9 project. Stacy Smith, 2257 Kingsway Lane, Townsedge Terrace, stated she was concerned with the safety of children around the area, as well as the increased traffic levels. She stated if the project was approved, no one would want to buy her home. She stated her opposition to the project. Councilmember Stigney stated that a lot of questions have been asked of the prospective business at the previous meeting, and many residents' comments were heard tonight. MOTION/SECOND: STIGNEY/MARTY. To waive the reading and deny a Conditional Use Permit for an Environmental Processing Facility at 4889 Old Highway 8. Councilmember Stigney stated that this facility will be heavy industrial rather than light industrial. He wondered why the Planning Commission did not look into this fact further, because they recommended approval of this project by stating that it is consistent with the Comp Plan. He stated there are sufficient legal reasons for denial that include the applicant is proposing to operate a heavy industrial business in a light industrial zone, the applicant did not demonstrate there would be no odors in association with the proposed use, and the applicant did not sufficiently demonstrated that leaks or spillage would or could be prevented. Councilmember Thomas wondered what kind of maintenance records MnDOT has, how often are vehicles inspected, and what follow up is done with the vehicles. Councilmember Thomas wondered if the Comp Plan would have to be changed to reflect a heavy industrial use when the Comp Plan is reviewed next year, if this project is approved. Director Ericson stated that if the request is approved, it is imperative that the Comp Plan be reviewed by the Planning Commission and City Council in terms of designation of property. He stated that a small part of the area is zoned heavy industrial and the rest is zoned light industrial. He stated that definitions of this type of use should also be reviewed in more detail, as there is not a specific and clear definition. He stated there is the greater issue of industrial uses along a residential area. He stated that regardless of what happens with this request, the City needs to look at this issue. Mr. Brisbin, Star Environmental, stated the trucks are inspected once per year by MnDOT. He stated if the trucks leak, they will incur a fine of $200. He stated no engine breaks are allowed, and the trucks would not be allowed back into the facility until they are fixed. He indicated that all haulers would receive instructional handbooks of these requirements. Mayor Marty stated that the Planning Commission voted to approve this request, but there is an addendum to the Staff report that was submitted to the Council. He stated that it was found after further review of the Comp Plan, the future land use designation for the majority of this site is light industrial. He stated the environmental processing site is considered a heavy industrial use. He stated this facility would not be consistent with the Comp Plan. He stated that this information was not presented at the time of the Planning Commission's approval.