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Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes November 15, 1994 Page 2 • 1 response to Commissioner Makowske's question, Morrison stated that the tanks would be subject 2 to the typical building inspection by the Building Department and that all other current 3 ordinances will be complied with. 4 Lorin Yenor, Plant Manager for Happy's Potato Chips, reported that he needs these tanks for the 5 purpose of bulk storage of popcorn and corn meal. There will also be an addition to the roof 6 required for the purpose.of unloading. In response to Commissioner Makowske, Yenor reported 7 that the tanks will be sealed. They are constructed of steel and epoxy lined. The tanks will be 5 8 feet above ground for the purpose of unloading with a conveyor. They will be loaded from the 9 top-from semi-trailers. The tanks will be skirted all the way to the ground. There will be no 10 problem with rodents or emissions. The tanks will not result in additional ground water, as there 11 is concrete on the existing site. This type of storage is economically feasible for Happy's as they 12 can order inventory by whole semi-loads rather than partial loads. 13 Chair Gondorchin asked if the installation of these tanks would result in the reduction of parking 14 area. He stated that Happy's was a well-maintained facility and the tanks appear to be a general 15 improvement by making Happy's a more viable business. 16 Yenor responded that the tanks would be installed where the semi's used to back into the 17 driveway at Happy's and the parking area would not be diminished. • 18 In response to an unidentified neighboring resident, Yenor stated that the existing smoke stack 19 would be removed and the tallest tank would extend 7 feet above the garage door. 20 In response to Commissioner Franzese, Yenor reported that Happy's hopes to install the tanks in 21 January of 1995 and have them operational by early Spring. 22 Planning Commission unanimously voiced recommendation to City Council to approve the 23 addition of outside storage at Happy's Potato Chips, 3900 Chandler Drive. 24 Chair Gondorchin urged the petitioner to attend the City Council meeting on November 22, 1994 25 for final commitment of the proposed addition. 26 VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS. 27 A. Lot coverage variance request for 3929 Fordham Drive. 28 At 6:14 P.M., Chair Gondorchin opened the public hearing for a lot coverage variance request for 29 3929 Fordham Drive,which would allow a total lot coverage of 48%. 30 City Manager Momson reported Thomas and Diane Schroeder are proposing to demolish their • 31 present home at 3929 Fordham Drive and build a new home that will accommodate a wheelchair. 32 The house and garage will cover 38%and the driveway 10%of the lot. The ordinance permits a