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The regular meeting was called to order by Chairman Peltier at 7:00PM. PRESENT: Agness, Miltz-Miller, Schumann, Rubenzer, Malaski, Peltier, Carole LaBelle ABSENT: Kellison Motion made by Schumann, seconded by Rubenzer, to approve the Minutes of January 25, 1995, as amended. All aye, motion passed. SPE"JA -S PERM. H On January 25, 1995, the Planning Commission considered a request by Thomas Walsh, 5635 165th St., for a special use permit to store and process fire wood at the above address. Mr. Walsh stated he is using the wood chips to fill in the low portion of his front yard. He processes and sells firewood and chips for landscaping. He will be processing the wood in the rear of his property. Mr. Walsh stated that he burns 4 or 5 times per year while there is snow cover or he obtains a permit. He stated that the fires usually burn 2 or 3 days. Mr. Walsh agreed to install some form of screening (trees or fencing). Area residents opposed the commercial operation on agricultural property and felt it should be restricted to an industrial or commercial site. At the very least if the proposed use is approved, immediate screening (fencing, large trees, etc.) should be required. Commissioners requested that the proposed conditions be reviewed by the city administrator and suggested Mr. Walsh request an extension for his request to be considered. Mr. Walsh requested the Planning Commission table his request until March 22, 1995. Commissioners also requested that Mr. Walsh work on revising the conditions with city staff. This issue will be on the March 22, 1995, Planning Commission agenda. Mr. Rick Lessard, Lessard/Nyren Utilities, Inc. 17385 Forest Blvd. North, has requested site plan approval to construct a shop for equipment repairs at the above address. Dimensions of the proposed building are 40' X 72', possibly another 30' X 40' office, and 40' X 40' cold storage building. The property was rezoned to industrial on May 6, 1991 and subject to a special use permit issued July 22, 1986. Site plan approval was granted to Lessard/Nyren on February 22, 1994 to continue using the site as office, winter storage, and vehicle storage related to the utility contracting business. The site plan proposed meets all setback and dimension requirements of the city zoning ordinances, but will require permitting under Chapter 219, Parking. Rice Creek Watershed District has not yet approved the drainage plan for the site, nor has the City received notice for approval of the septic expansion from Washington County Dept. of Public Health. In addition, MNDOT should review proposed access to Trunk Highway 61.