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Planning Commission <br /> November 20, 2001 <br /> Page 4 <br /> Commissioner Thomas asked if there was another part in the statutes that deals <br /> 2 with nuisance odors. Henry stated that she did not know of one off-hand. <br /> 3 Chair Melsha stated that the greatest concern of the city at this point was the odor. <br /> 4 He stated that there was not a lot that they could do if they amended the ordinance <br /> 5 and the problems associated with strong odor were present. He suggested that a <br /> 6 applying for a conditional use permit was in everyone's best interest. <br /> 7 Mr. Solie stated that he was happy to apply for a conditional use permit, as he <br /> 8 does not want to cause any problems, nor offend the residents of the City of St. <br /> 9 Anthony. <br /> 10 Mr. Tanner further expressed his concern that the smell would permeate the area, <br /> I I and really become a problem. <br /> 12 The residents, Mr. Solie and Mr. Levitus, discussed the operation and the concern <br /> 13 of the odor, as well as the next step in the process. <br /> 14 Commissioner Tillman asked if Henry was aware if there was a specific reason <br /> 15 why wax was omitted from the ordinance. Henry stated that she had not done any <br /> 16 of the research, thus, did not know. <br /> 0 Mr. Solie indicated that some of the ordinances in other cities addressed the <br /> 18 specific area of odor. He stated that, in this case, it was unlikely that the <br /> 19 ordinance for the City of St. Anthony included wax in their ordinance. <br /> 20 Chair Melsha closed the public hearing at 7:40 p.m. <br /> 21 Commissioner Steeves shared his experience with a paint plant in the City of <br /> 22 Minneapolis. He added that, when the paint plant fires up their plant,there is a <br /> 23 tremendous odor that is produced, and that it is quite a sore spot among residents <br /> 24 in the area. <br /> 25 Commissioner Steeves stated that he would support the idea of a conditional use <br /> 26 permit for the discussed property, because it would have given the City of <br /> 27 Minneapolis the opportunity to withdraw that conditional use, averting many of <br /> 28 the complaints. <br /> 29 Chair Melsha suggested that they flush out any other concerns with the <br /> 30 conditional use permit. <br /> 31 Vice Chair Stille stated that he also supported the conditional use permit. He <br /> 32 added that considering the addition of wax as a conditional use does not mean that <br /> Essenco would occupy that space. He added that there are certain things that they <br /> 16 cannot stop, as it is a light industrial district. <br />