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Minutes for the Planning Commission May 26, 1999 - Page 2 Another issue was the lift station, which Kelliher state would be accessible by roadway, and the property to the north and south would be stubbed for future development. It was noted that the City Engineer had not had a chance to review the plan and provide his comments on the lift station issue. Kleissler asked their reasons for constructing a private drive verses a City street, and was told by Kelliher that the smaller road would have less impervious service and would be maintained privately by a homeowners association. Kellison felt there was inadequate parking, and the density of 7.6 units per acre was too high. The City Administrator stated the utility and storm water plans had been submitted too late for the engineers to have adequate time to review them. Kellison made motion, Peltier seconded, to table the Planned Unit Development to be known as Eagle View Meadows until the next Planning Commission meeting on June 23, 1999. All Ayes. Motion carried. SUP Renewal (Thommes & Thomas Land Clearing) The Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider the request of Thommes and Thomas Land Clearing, located on 50.31 acres of vacant land adjoining 5728 165th St., for renewal of their special use permit to continue using the property specified above to process, store, and recycle tree waste. The property is generally located west of T.H. 61 and south of 165th St. The Planning Commission had reviewed a letter from the MN Department of Natural Resources directing the City not to issue large scale burning permits in the community. The letter stated that the public had become less tolerant of smelling and breathing smoke from large scale or frequent burning of tree debris. Dave Newberg, Attorney for Thommes & Thomas Land Clearing, was present and stated he had spoke to the DNR and was told the rules and regulations regarding burning had not been finalized. He asked that the special use permit be approved with modification to burn only as is allowed by the DNR. Kellison asked if the inability to burn wood would cause problems to the business. Thomas stated it would, and one way to ensure operation would be to bring in a tub grinder. He stated the tub grinder is very loud, and would be brought in as needed so the hours of operation would vary to whatever is economically feasible. It was determined that Thomas and Thommes would need a special use permit to run this grinder. Puleo open the meeting for public comment, but there was none It was stated the DNR had received complaints regarding large scale open burning, and the City had received a legal order not to allow it due to concerns regarding the air quality in the Metropolitan area. It was also felt that large amount of tree waste could create a hazard. Kellison made motion to deny the renewal of the special use permit for Thommes and Thomas Land Clearing. Motion failed due to the lack of a second. Schumann made motion, Peterson seconded, to extend the special use permit for 90 days, allowing them time to derive a way to dispose of wood, with a provision for no additional material accumulation on the site or unauthorized burning. Ayes: Kleissler, Peterson, Schumann, Puleo Nays: Kellison, Malaski, Peltier Motion carried. Special Use Permit Renewal (John Olsen) The Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider the request of John Olsen, 14728 Irish Ave., for renewal of his special use permit to use 20% of the 7.75 acres specified above to process and store wood. The Planning Commission considered a memo from the Hugo Fire Chief stating the DNR's authorization to the issuance of a limited scope burning permit to the Olsens for one more year. Also considered was a petition signed by neighbors supporting John Olsen's operation.