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Planning Commission Minutes — February 12, 2004 Gene's Disposal — CUP and Variance The Commission held a public hearing to consider the request of Gene Wegleitner, owner of Gene's Disposal Service, Inc., for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a recycling center and for exterior storage exceeding the size of the principal structure. The exterior storage would be used for storing rolloffs and for sorting material. Also requested was a variance from the paving requirements. The property is located at 5661 152nd Street North (Peloquin Industrial Park) and is part of the former site of American Structural Metals. On the property is an existing building approximately 10,840 square feet in size. The applicant indicated that he wanted to purchase the property and use the front half of the building for storage and office, and rent out the rear portion of the building to another user. Staff recommended approval of the Conditional Use Permit but denial of the variance from the paving requirements because it did not meet the standards required in the Comprehensive Land Use Regulation. Chair Schumann opened the public hearing. There was no one present but the applicant. Schumann closed the public hearing. Commissioner Hoffbeck asked the applicant why he was requesting the variance and the applicant indicated that it was because of the high cost associated with paving the entire parking and storage area. The applicant said there was a mesh screening used to cover the rolloff containers. Malaski said she did not feel it was an appropriate cover to contain the odors. The applicant said the refuse would only be there for a short time. Commissioner Bailly said she felt the paving of the exterior area was necessary and the south part of the lot could remain gravel if it wasn't going to be used. Commissioner Kleissler asked how the potential renter would access the building. The applicant said the property could be accessed from Freeland Avenue. The Planner indicated that there should be an easement over the property to the east for that access. It was noted that any additional new tenants would be required to apply for a conditional use permit if necessary. The applicant asked to work with staff on paving and parking issues. Malaski made motion, Bailly seconded, to recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit for recycling and exterior storage, and recommend denial of the variance from the paving requirement. All Ayes. Motion carried.