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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-05-2007 MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA December 5, 2007 -- 7:00 P.M. 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Minutes: A. October 17, 2007 4. Citizens Requests and Comments Relating to Planning and Zoning Issues Not Already Present on the Agenda. (Before speaking, please give your full name and address for the minutes.) 5. Planning Cases A. Continued CU2006-009: Public Hearing to Consider a Conditional Use Permit to Allow for the Storage of Flammable Liquids Applicant: 7T’s Management Address: 4815 Mustang Circle B. CU2007-005: Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit for a Wireless Communications Monopole Located at 2400 County Road J, Sysco Applicant: T-Mobile Central Address: 8000 W. 78th Street, Edina, MN 55439 6. Other Planning Activity A. 2008 Planning Commission Meeting Schedule 7. Next Planning Commission Meetings: A. December 19, 2007 B. January 2, 2008 8. Adjourn to Agenda Session Agenda Session 1. Review Minutes: a. November 7, 2007 2. Staff Reports a. Upcoming Planning Cases 3. Chairperson and Planning Commissioners’ Reports 4. Meeting Conclusion Item No: 5A Meeting Date: December 5, 2007 Type of Business: Public Hearing City of Mounds View Staff Report To: Mounds View Planning Commission From: Heidi Heller, Planning Associate Item Title/Subject: CONTINUED: Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit for the Storage of Flammable Liquids at 4815 Mustang Circle; Planning Case No. CU2006-009 Introduction: The applicant for this case is 7T’s Management, which owns one of the lots upon which Tyson Company is situated. They are requesting approval of a conditional use permit to allow for the storage of flammable liquids on their property located at 4825 Mustang Circle. The site is zoned “Industrial” and currently encompasses four lots for a total of approximately 20 acres. The applicant is currently working with Ferrellgas in New Brighton to relocate their business onto the southern part of their property. Currently Ferrellgas is located at 1430 Old Highway 8, New Brighton, in the northwest quadrant area that is being redeveloped, and the city is buying their property. Tyson Company currently has a Conditional Use Permit in order to allow for a motor freight terminal. An amendment to the current Conditional Use Permit is required in order to allow for the storage of flammable liquids in an industrial zoned district. Ferrellgas sells propane gas and the site would have three 30,000 gallon above ground storage tanks, along with two smaller buildings, similar to their current site. They would have four to eight employees on site (more employees during the winter). Ferrellgas has been in existence since 1939 and is the nation’s leading retail propane company. They serve all 50 states, Canada and Puerto Rico. There are 34 Ferrellgas locations in Minnesota, but only four in the metro area (Anoka, Hastings, Inver Grove Heights, and New Brighton). They have been located in New Brighton for the last several years. There has been a propane business in the same New Brighton location for decades, but it has been sold a few times over the years to different companies, with Ferrellgas being the most recent owner. This planning case first came before the Planning Commission in October 2006. The Planning Commission tabled the case and requested a risk management plan be submitted by Ferrellgas. On November 7, 2007, Tyson requested that the case be tabled in order to better address concerns from the City and neighbors. They have recently submitted a new site plan that again has Ferrellgas being located at the most southerly end of their property, behind the Fedtech building. In this location Ferrellgas would be at least 1,000 feet from Townsedge Terrace homes and fairly well hidden from street view behind Fedtech’s building. Discussion: Section 1116.04 of the Zoning Code conditionally allows storage of flammable liquids as a conditional use in Industrial districts. The applicant is proposing to have three main above ground propane tanks and will construct two smaller buildings, approximately 1,500 square feet and 1,800 square feet, for office space, storage, and a dock for cylinder filling. Tyson CUP Staff Report Page 2 CUP Considerations: With every Conditional Use Permit application, Chapter 1125 of the Zoning Code requires that the Planning Commission review and address any potential adverse effects which include, but are not limited to; relationship with the Comprehensive Plan, geographical area involved, potential depreciation, the character of the surrounding area, traffic, adequate utilities and access roads and the demonstrated need for such a use. Each of these potential adverse effects is reviewed and addressed: Relationship with the Comprehensive Plan: The Comprehensive Plan encourages the expansion of existing businesses and introduction of new businesses within Mounds View. 4825 Mustang Circle and all the surrounding properties are designated as light or heavy industrial on the Land Use Map. The four lots making up Tyson’s property are not consistently designated. The northernmost lot is designated as Heavy Industrial due to that being the primary location of their current building, and the other three lots are designated as Light Industrial, including the lot where Ferrellgas is proposed to be located. The proposed propane gas facility could be inconsistent with the Comp Plan, as the characteristics of Ferrellgas fall more in the heavy industrial definition. The light and heavy industrial designations as defined in the Comp Plan are as follows: Light Industrial – Land used primarily in the manufacture, processing, fabrication, assembly, packaging, incidental storage, sales, and distribution of predominantly prepared materials, finished products or parts. Light industrial uses would typically have all processing within buildings, require limited exterior storage, generate limited amounts of truck traffic, and be free of hazardous or objectionable elements such as noise, odor, dust, smoke, glare or other pollutants. Examples include greenhouses, food and drink processing plants and storage, light manufacturing and assembly, small machine and tool and die shops, flex industrial centers, mini-warehouses, and research and development facilities. Heavy Industrial – Land used primarily in the manufacture and/or processing of products from large bulky predominantly raw, extracted, or hazardous materials; or use engaged in the storage of flammable, explosive, or other materials that may pose a threat to public health or safety. Heavy industrial uses may require exterior storage of large equipment or material, be engaged in outside processing or assembly, generate significant amounts of truck or rail traffic, or emit limited amounts of objectionable elements such as noise, odor, dust, smoke, glare, or other pollutants. Examples would include foundaries and heavy manufacturing plants, grain elevators, and commercial warehouses. The Geographical Area Involved: The proposed business would be located on Mustang Circle, in the center of the Mounds View Industrial Park. A propane gas business would not necessarily be out of place for this industrial area, and the size of the property would easily accommodate the proposal. Tyson Company owns four parcels totaling approximately 20 acres. Ferrellgas is proposed to be located on the most southern lot, which is 10 acres in size, although Ferrellgas would occupy only 1 – 1 ½ acres of this lot. They would be located at the southern end of this lot, behind the Fedtech building with the main access off of Mustang Drive/Circle. Fedtech, a precision laser and water jet cutting business, is located immediately adjacent to the property to the east. Tyson CUP Staff Report Page 3 Depreciation: The proposed propane gas facility may not necessarily be visually attractive, although this is an industrial area and screening could be used. There are also concerns about the propane odor that may come from this business. The lot proposed for Ferrellgas is between Tyson’s current buildings and a light industrial building with several tenants (including Fedtech & AccuStream), with BelAir Excavating to the far south in New Brighton, and Ramsey County Park open space to the west. This particular property currently has a parking lot, open space and wetlands. A development review would be required if this request is approved, and at that time, site details such as screening could be addressed. In the new location, Ferrellgas would not be seen from any streets. Ferrellgas has said that this site would be smaller than their current site in New Brighton, and so there will not have as much equipment and tanks outside because there won’t be as much land. The Character of the Surrounding Area: This part of the City is mostly an Industrial area. There is a manufactured home community at the north end of the entire Tyson property, with a natural vegetative buffer separating the properties. Townsedge Terrace has approximately 230 homes in the park and is approximately 1,000 feet from the proposed Ferrellgas site. All other properties surrounding the subject property are zoned Industrial or are park open space. The main access to Ferrellgas would be from Mustang Drive/Circle. The proposed propane gas facility may not necessarily be out of character in this industrial area. Traffic: Ferrellgas would operate approximately five trucks out of this facility, and each truck typically makes six trips per day. They do also have will-call customers that would come to the facility to fill portable tanks. The facility would be open from 7:00am to 5:00pm. This area already has high truck traffic due to the existing businesses in the industrial park, so additional traffic to this new business may not be very noticeable. Adequate utilities and access roads are available: The water and sewer lines that currently serve the area should have adequate capacity to provide for this improvement. Ferrellgas would not be a large user of either water or sewer. The site is located right off Old Highway 8 which has good access to nearby highways and freeways. The new location proposal allows for a secondary access to Ferrellgas via a driveway/road that is currently used to access BelAir off of Old Highway 8. BelAir has agreed to allow Tyson/Ferrellgas to share this road as a secondary emergency access. The Demonstrated Need for Such a Use: Ferrellgas must relocate from their current location in New Brighton and would like to stay in the same area, and Tyson has an opportunity to generate additional revenue from their large amount of underutilized land. Fire Safety Considerations: Propane storage falls under the requirements of the fire code. The Fire Marshall along with an independent fire engineering consultant (Futrell Fire Consult & Design) have reviewed the risk management plan that was submitted by Ferrellgas. Futrell’s summary comments said they feel that Ferrellgas takes a proactive approach to safety and intends to meet or exceed the minimum adopted codes when their policies are followed. Although, the information and plans that were submitted by Ferrellgas lacked details and consistency, and other information that would have helped Futrell be able to make a more thorough recommendation. Both the Mounds View Fire Marshall and Futrell strongly recommend if the request for a CUP is approved, that additional fire protection features be required due to the amount of nearby businesses and a large residential neighborhood about 1,000 feet away. Tyson CUP Staff Report Page 4 Staff is concerned about the potential fire issues due to the close proximity of Ferrellgas to the existing businesses in the industrial park, and the Townsedge Terrace manufactured home community to the north. Due to the geographical location of this industrial park within the city, this is one of the most distant Mounds View areas for the SBM Fire Department to respond to. Fire Department response time for water application to this location exceeds the time outlined for development of extremely hazardous conditions as outlined under NFPA 58 (National Fire Protection Association), and no special protections have been proposed to address this deficiency. (Futrell indicates in their report that this alone should have sounded warning bells to the person conducting the analysis, but it didn’t). Another concern was the limited accessibility to and around this particular site since Mustang Drive is the only access into the industrial park, and there is very limited ability for the fire department to access all sides of the Ferrellgas site since Long Lake Regional Park and large industrial buildings surround this property. By moving Ferrellgas to the southern portion of the lot, the Fire Department would now have an additional entrance point. Public Input: This meeting will be a continuation of the public hearing that was opened on November 7th. Staff has again contacted the neighboring businesses in this industrial park, and the Townsedge Terrace manufactured home park owner and managers to notify them of the proposed project. Kathi Osmonson, Mounds View Building Official/Fire Marshall, will be attending this meeting. Summary: 7T’s Management is requesting approval for a conditional use permit for the “storage of flammable liquid,” which would allow Ferrellgas to relocate onto their property. The Zoning Code conditionally allows for this type of use in an Industrial district. Recommendations: After holding the public hearing and taking testimony from staff and the applicant, the Commission can take one of the following actions related to the request: 1. Recommend approval of the conditional use permit. If the Planning Commission selects this option, Staff would need to be directed to draft a resolution recommending approval. If the Commission chooses to act on this option, Staff will provide the resolution to the Commission at the next meeting. 2. Recommend denial of the conditional use permit. Resolution 876-07 is attached if the Commission selects this option. 3. Table the request. If additional information is needed before a decision can be rendered or if more discussion is needed, the Commission can simply move to table the request until such information has been provided. Tyson CUP Staff Report Page 5 Respectfully submitted, Heidi Heller Planning Associate Attachments: 1. Application 2. Zoning Map 3. Aerial View 4. UPDATED Ferrellgas Site Plan 11-26-07 5. Comp Plan Future Land Use Map 6. 700 foot and 1,000 foot radius maps 7. Plan Review Comments from Kathi Osmonson, Building Official/Fire Marshall 8. Letter from Fedtech – dated 10-4-06 9. Letter from Dymax – dated 10-4-06 10. Letter from Townsedge Terrace – dated 11-7-07 11. Resolution 876-07 Ferrell -gas site Tyson Lot 4 Tyson Lot 3 Tyson Lot 2 Tyson Lot 1 Zoning Map ↑ N Aerial View Townsedge Terrace Neighborhood Emergency 2ND access for Ferrellgas Main access drive for Ferrellgas Proposed location for Ferrellgas 4 main large (30,000 gallon) above ground tanks – 3 tanks would relocated Current Ferrellgas site in New Brighton – 1.87 acres 1430 Old Highway 8 Ferrellgas Site Plan 11-26-07 BelAir property Comp Plan Map October 4, 2006 To: Jim Ericson Community Development Director City of Mounds View From: Eric Chalmers Fedtech 4763 Mustang Circle Mounds View, MN 55112 Re: Proposed Relocation of Ferrellgas This letter is intended to present concerns that I have regarding the proposal to add a rail spur and to locate Ferrellgas on the Tyson Company property just to the west of the Fedtech property. This location borders our employee parking area. I am a co-owner of the Fedtech property. There are over one hundred people working in the building in a number of businesses that include precision machine shop, machine assembly and electrical equipment service. The areas of concern that I have regarding relocating Ferrellgas and adding the rail spur are as follows: 1. Propane fumes from the facility may adversely affect employee health. We have several employees that have chemical sensitivity issues. We cannot afford to lose these employees and if there are health issues will we be compensated. 2. Hiring and retaining employees will become more difficult if there are propane related smells that are pervasive and noxious. 3. Having an undesirable use adjacent to our property will have a negative impact on its value. 4. The presence of chemicals at the facility may pose an environmental risk to the adjacent wetland area and a safety risk to our building and employees. 5. Will the movement of rail cars or impact between rail cars introduce vibration into the ground? Fedtech performs precision waterjet cutting with large computer controlled machines that rely on anchoring to the concrete floor for stability. Any vibration from the rail cars will adversely affect the accuracy of the parts that are cut. I am against this proposal. The propane facility should be relocated to an area that is distant from existing businesses and residences. Regarding the rail spur, what guarantees are there that there will be no vibration introduced into the Fedtech building from car movement or abrupt stopping of cars. Sincerely, Eric Chalmers MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 876-07 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING DENIAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR STORAGE OF FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS AT 4815 MUSTANG CIRCLE; PLANNING CASE NO. CU2006-009 WHEREAS, 7T’s Management, LLC. has applied for a conditional use permit to allow for storage of flammable liquids; and, WHEREAS, the subject property, located at 4815 Mustang Circle, is zoned I-1, Industrial, and is legally described as follows: Mounds View Industrial Park No. 3, Subject to Easements; Lot 7, Block 1 WHEREAS, the Mounds View Zoning Code allows storage of flammable liquids as a conditional use in Industrial districts; and, WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the following documents regarding this proposal: 1. Staff Report 2. Application 3. Zoning Map 4. Aerial View 5. Comp Plan Future Land Use Map 6. Proposed Site Plan 7. Futrell Fire Design review of Ferrellgas Risk Management Plan WHEREAS, the City of Mounds View has contracted with Futrell Fire Design & Consult, Inc. to review the risk management plan submitted by the applicant. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View Planning Commission makes the following findings of fact related to the conditional use permit request: 1. The proposed location of the flammable liquids is within 1,000 feet of a large residential neighborhood. 2. Fire Department response time for water application exceeds the time outlined for development of extremely hazardous conditions as outlined under NFPA 58. Resolution 876-07 Page 2 3. The Futrell report indicates that the adjacent metal cutting and fabrication businesses would be additional external hazards to the propane facility. 4. The request would not be consistent with the Mounds View Comprehensive Plan in that the property at 4815 Mustang Circle is designated as Light Industrial on the Future Land Use Map. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mounds View Planning Commission recommends denial of the conditional use permit for the retail propane gas facility: BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Mounds View Planning Commission directs staff to forward this resolution to the City Council prior to approval of the minutes. Adopted this 5th day of December, 2007. _____________________________________ Gary Stevenson, Chairperson ATTEST: ____________________________________ James Ericson, Community Development Director (SEAL) Item No: 5B Meeting Date: December 5, 2007 Type of Business: Commission Business City of Mounds View Staff Report To: Mounds View Planning Commission From: Heidi Heller, Planning Associate Item Title/Subject: Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit for a 128 foot Communications Antenna Monopole at 2400 County Road J, Sysco; Planning Case CU2007-005 Introduction: The applicant, T-Mobile Central, is requesting approval of a conditional use permit to construct a 128 foot monopole on Sysco’s property at 2400 County Road J. T-Mobile continues to grow and would like to improve their coverage in the Mounds View area. Requirements: Section 1124.03, Subd. 2: which allows for towers and antennae as a conditional use in specific districts. Industrial PUD districts allow towers and antennae up to 150 feet tall. Section 1125.01, Subd. 1e: The Planning Commission is required to review the possible adverse effects of the requested conditional use. Section 1125.01, Subd. 1g: which states that the Planning Commission shall make findings of fact and recommend such actions or conditions relating to the request as it deems necessary to carry out the intent and purpose of the Zoning Code and forward such findings to the City Council. Discussion: T-Mobile is proposing to construct a 128 foot tall wireless communication monopole on property owned by Sysco on County Road J. Wireless communication towers are allowed in all zoning districts, but the heights permitted vary by the property zoning. Industrial and Industrial PUD districts allow for the tallest towers at 150 feet. The monopole would be located on the west side of the building in a graveled area along County Road J that is used occasionally for extra trailer storage and has a utility structure. T-Mobile originally proposed to construct this antenna as a large light pole in Groveland Park. The City ultimately decided that having a cell phone antenna in the park was not desirable, which left T-Mobile to find another location. T-Mobile has stated that no other existing sites would meet radio frequency coverage needs for this area. They have come to a lease agreement with Sysco, and are proposing this site due to the availability of space to meet setbacks and the required height to reach into the surrounding neighborhoods. The CUP will remain in effect indefinitely so long as there are no changes to the operation and there have been no problems or reasons, which would warrant the City Council to re- examine the CUP. T-Mobile CUP Report December 5, 2007 Page 2 CUP Considerations: Chapter 1125 of the Zoning Code requires that the Planning Commission review and address any potential adverse effects which include, but are not limited to, relationship with the Comprehensive Plan, geographical area involved, potential depreciation, the character of the surrounding area and the demonstrated need for such a use. Each of these potential adverse effects is addressed below. Relationship with the Comprehensive Plan. Sysco’s property is zoned Planned Unit Development (PUD) and is surrounded by Highway 10, open space, and commercial and industrial zoning designations and land uses. If the requested conditional use permit were approved, this CUP would be in line with the Comp Plan “Heavy Industrial” land use designation for this property. The Location and Character of the Surrounding Area. Sysco is located on County Road J and Highway 10. The tower would be located on the west side of the building, in an area used for extra trailer storage and a utility structure. Access to the monopole would only be through Sysco’s parking lot. There are no residential properties within sight of this location and one auto business across the street. All other surrounding land is open space. Both the subject property and neighboring properties along Highway 10 have billboards located on them. The proposed antenna tower should not be out of place in this industrial area, nor should it affect any neighboring properties. Depreciation. Since the surrounding area is industrial and vacant land, the proposed antenna tower should result in little, if any, adverse effect upon the surrounding area. The applicant has agreed to install an eight foot tall, secured chain link fence with opaque slats to screen the ground equipment from view. The Demonstrated Need for Such a Use. Cell phones have become an item that most people now have, and the industry continues to expand. Due to this growth, communication companies must continue to offer better and larger coverage areas, and T-Mobile has found that the Mounds View area is need of improved service. Summary: All City zoning and code issues are satisfied with this request. T-Mobile already has a license from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that allows them to place towers anywhere in the United States through June 2015. The FCC licenses specific blocks of frequencies to T-Mobile, or any other communication companies, and each licensee must strictly monitor their equipment so as to not interfere with other frequencies outside of their licensed blocks. To date, T-Mobile has never had any of their sites cause interference issues with other operating equipment, and these bands are well isolated from other bands used by public safety communication systems. The proposed service meets or exceeds all requirements of the FCC. T-Mobile must also apply to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for each specific monopole location, and have just recently received this approval. T-Mobile CUP Report December 5, 2007 Page 3 Recommendations: After taking testimony from staff and the property owner, the Commission can take one of the following actions related to the request: 1. Recommend approval of the conditional use permit. Resolution 878-07 is attached if the Commission chooses this action. 2. Recommend denial of the conditional use permit. If the Planning Commission selects this option, Staff would need to be directed to draft a resolution of denial with findings of fact appropriate to support the denial. 3. Table the request. If additional information is needed before a decision can be rendered or if more discussion is needed, the Commission can simply move to table the request until such information has been provided. Because of 60-day requirements, the Commission would need to act upon the request as soon as reasonably possible to avoid an inadvertent approval. Respectfully submitted, Heidi Heller Planning Associate Attachments: 1. Planning Application 2. Zoning Map 3. Aerial View 4. Photos of proposed location - Sysco 5. Letter & FCC information from Applicant 6. FAA Determination of No Hazard 7. Photos of proposed monopole and ground equipment 8. Resolution 878-07 Zoning Map Sysco Approximate location of tower Open Space Properties not bearing a designation are zoned R-1, Single Family Residential Aerial View Anoka County Airport is located here Proposed location of monopole County Road J Sysco Billboard Photographic Documentation Proposed location for T-Mobile 128 foot tall Monopole – west side of Sysco building Proposed location for Monopole – Highway 10 is just beyond the trees Looking north, across Cty Rd J from the proposed location for monopole Auto business across Cty Rd J from Sysco’s parking lot – east of the monopole location Letter from Ali t Photos of what the proposed monopole and ground equipment would look like MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 878-07 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR T-MOBILE CENTRAL TO CONSTRUCT A 128 FOOT WIRELESS COMMUNICATION MONOPOLE AT SYSCO, 2400 COUNTY ROAD 10; PLANNING CASE NO CU2007-005 WHEREAS, T-Mobile Central, has applied for a conditional use permit to construct a 128 foot antenna monopole on the property owned by Sysco Minnesota; and, WHEREAS, the subject property, located at 2400 County Road J, is zoned PUD, Planned Unit Development, and is legally described as follows: Lot 1, Block 1, Sysco, Ramsey County, Minnesota WHEREAS, the Mounds View Zoning Code conditionally allows wireless communication towers and antennae up to 150 feet in height in Industrial and Industrial PUD zoning districts; and, WHEREAS, the proposed communication monopole would meet all Federal Communication Commission (FCC) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements and, WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the following documents regarding this proposal: a. Planning Application b. Aerial view showing proposed location c. Zoning Map d. Photographic documentation e. Staff Report NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View Planning Commission makes the following findings of fact related to the conditional use permit request: 1. The proposed wireless communication monopole meets the requirements as outlined in Chapter 1124 of the Zoning Code. 2. The request is consistent with the Mounds View Comprehensive Plan in that a wireless communication monopole is consistent with the Heavy Industrial land use designation for this area. Resolution 878-07 Page 2 3. The proposed wireless communication monopole would not be out of place given the commercial and industrial character of the surrounding area involved. 4. The proposed wireless communication monopole would not depreciate the neighboring properties. 5. The applicant has sufficiently demonstrated that a need exists for expanded communications coverage in the Mounds View area. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View Planning Commission recommends approval of the conditional use permit for the wireless communication monopole, with conditions as follows: 1. Access to the equipment shall be protected by a secure opaque slat 8 foot chain link fence. 2. No advertising signage will be allowed attached to the pole or fencing. 3. The monopole shall not exceed 128 feet in height or have any lighting. 4. The Conditional Use Permit (CUP) shall become null and void if the work for which the CUP was granted is not completed within one year from the date of approval unless a petition for extension of time in which to complete the work has been granted by the Planning Commission. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Conditional Use Permit shall have no expiration date and shall remain in force so long as the conditions agreed upon herein are observed. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Mounds View Planning Commission directs staff to forward this resolution to the City Council prior to approval of the minutes. Adopted this 5th day of December 2007. _____________________________________ Gary Stevenson, Chair ATTEST: _____________________________________ James Ericson Community Development Director (SEAL) Item No: 6A Meeting Date: December 5, 2007 Type of Business: Commission Business City of Mounds View Staff Report To: Mounds View Planning Commission From: Heidi Heller, Planning Associate Subject: Consideration of Resolution 877-07, a Resolution Establishing the Planning Commission’s 2008 Meeting Schedule. Introduction: The Planning Commission establishes its meeting schedule each year by resolution. Discussion: The meeting schedule proposed for 2008 represents the usual first and third Wednesday of every month. None of the regularly scheduled meetings fall on a holiday. Recommendation: Discuss the proposed meeting schedule and Approve Resolution 877-07, a resolution establishing the 2008 meeting schedule of the Planning Commission. The schedule attached has been drafted with all of the meetings falling on the first and third Wednesdays. The proposed schedule may be amended based on Commission direction. Respectfully submitted, ________________________ Heidi Heller Planning Associate MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 877-07 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE 2008 MEETING SCHEDULE OF THE MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION WHEREAS, the Mounds View Planning Commission intends to hold two regular meetings per month during the year 2008; and, WHEREAS, the Planning Commission will meet on the first and third Wednesdays of each month, or as amended; and, WHEREAS, the schedule of meeting dates shall be established and posted to provide an orderly system for use by the Planning Commission, staff and general public. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Exhibit 1, attached hereto, is the Planning Commission’s official meeting schedule for the year 2008. BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that if the Planning Commission is required to or desires to hold special or emergency meetings, such meetings will be held in accordance with State law, Code requirements and Commission Bylaws. Adopted this 5th day of December, 2007. ____________________________________ Gary Stevenson Chairperson ATTEST ____________________________________ James Ericson Community Development Director (SEAL) EXHIBIT 1. 2008 MEETING SCHEDULE MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION January 2 January 16 February 6 February 20 March 5 March 19 April 2 April 16 May 7 May 21 June 4 June 18 July 2 July 16 August 6 August 20 September 3 September 17 October 1 October 15 November 5 November 19 December 3 December 17 PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting November 7, 2007 Mounds View City Hall 2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 ______________________________________________________________________________ 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Chair Stevenson at 7:00 p.m. November 7, 2007. ______________________________________________________________________________ 2. Roll Call Members Present: Chair Stevenson; Commissioners Cramblit, Gunn, Lang, Miller, and Walsh-Kaczmarek (arrived at 7:06 p.m.) Absent and Excused: Commissioner Meehlhause Also Present: Community Development Director Ericson, Planning Associate Heller, and Kathi Osmonson, Mounds View Building Official/Fire Marshall ________________________________________________________________________ Index to Minutes Page Planning Case CU 2006-009: Public Hearing to Consider a Conditional Use Permit for Storage of Flammable Liquids at 4815 Mustang Circle 2 Planning Commission Term Expirations 3 _______________________________________________________________________ 3. Approve Minutes October 3, 2007 MOTION/SECOND: Lang/Miller. To approve the Minutes of the October 3, 2007 regular Planning Commission meeting as slightly amended. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. Mounds View Planning Commission November 7, 2007 Regular Meeting Page 2 ________________________________________________________________________ 4. Citizens Requests and Comments on Items Not on the Agenda None ______________________________________________________________________________ 5. Planning Cases A. Planning Case CU 2006-009: Public Hearing to Consider a Conditional Use Permit for Storage of Flammable Liquids at 4815 Mustang Circle. Planning Associate Heller reported this request from the Tyson Company is for a Conditional Use Permit for Storage of Flammable Liquids at 4815 Mustang Circle. She stated they would like to relocate Ferrellgas from its current location in New Brighton onto a portion of their property at 4815 Mustang Circle. Planning Associate Heller explained that the Tyson Company requested this be postponed until the December 5, 2007 meeting. She stated this has been advertised as a public hearing and recommended it be opened to hear comments from members of the audience. Chair Stevenson opened the public hearing at 7:05 p.m. Mr. Dale Tellers, Tyson Company at 4825 Mustang Circle explained why they are requesting the Conditional Use Permit to relocate Ferrellgas. He explained they are looking to generate additional revenue and would like to lease a portion of their unused property. Commissioner Miller questioned Mr. Tellers as to why he postponed this request. Mr. Tellers replied they need additional time to research the concerns expressed in the report. Commissioner Cramblit questioned the storage of the trailers that are currently where Ferrellgas is proposed to locate. Mr. Tellers replied the equipment would be stored to the west of their building and they have additional space available as they have downsized. Mr. Neal Rovick, National Steel Fabricators at 4779 Mustang Circle, read a statement from their business. He expressed concern for the safety and security of his employees and objects to the storage of flammable liquids near his business. He provided several examples of explosions and fires caused by propane gas. Mr. Rovick requested the Planning Commission deny the request for the Conditional Use Permit. Commissioner Gunn questioned the storage of the smaller propane tanks. Fire Marshall Kathi Osmonson replied the storage of the small containers would require additional research. Mounds View Planning Commission November 7, 2007 Regular Meeting Page 3 ________________________________________________________________________ Commissioner Cramblit asked if water would spread the fire. Fire Marshall Osmonson replied that water is used to cool the tanks. She stated a foam/water combination would be used to fight a propane fire. She stated additional flammable liquid training would be required. Chair Stevenson expressed concern for the other businesses on Mustang Circle. He asked if New Brighton is available to assist should a fire occur. Fire Marshall Osmonson replied that the New Brighton Fire Department would possibly respond quicker than Mounds View since they are closer to this location. She stated Mounds View now has more full time fire department staff than before. Chair Stevenson requested Fire Marshall Osmonson bring any additional concerns to the next meeting. Fire Marshall Osmonson replied she would also bring the Fire Chief. Chair Stevenson closed the public hearing at 7:15 p.m. MOTION/SECOND: Stevenson/Miller. To Table Conditional Use Permit to Allow For Storage of Flammable Liquids at 4815 Mustang Circle; Planning Case No. CU2006-009, until the December 5, 2007 Planning Commission Meeting, continuing the Public Hearing at that time. Ayes – 6 Nays – 0 Motion carried. ______________________________________________________________________________ 6. Other Planning Activity A. Planning Commission Term Expirations. Planning Associate Heller reported the term of Sherry Gunn expires at the end of the year. She stated Commissioner Gunn was appointed to fill the one year remaining on Al Hull’s seat due to his being elected to the City Council. She stated the next term length for this seat would be the full three years. She explained the City would advertise the vacancy, with applications due by December 10, 2007. Planning Associate Heller explained the Planning Commission would review any applications at the December 19, 2007 meeting and the City Council would make the official appointment on January 14, 2008. Commissioner Miller spoke on Commissioner Gunn’s behalf and stated she has been a valuable asset to the Planning Commission. ______________________________________________________________________ Mounds View Planning Commission November 7, 2007 Regular Meeting Page 4 ________________________________________________________________________ 7. Next Planning Commission Meeting: A. November 21, 2007 – No Meeting B. December 5, 2007 ______________________________________________________________________________ 8. Adjournment to Agenda Session There being no further business before the Planning Commission, Chair Stevenson adjourned the meeting at 7:25 p.m. ______________________________________________________________________________ (The meeting immediately adjourned to the Agenda Session) Respectfully submitted, Jim Ericson Community Development Director Transcribed by: Dianna Wise TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.