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Mr. Driscol1's partner, who would deal with the hazardous waste generated by the business, related how these materials would be removed from the site. Chairman Senkler then opened the meeting for public input. Gertrude Granger did not feel that the city needed another junkyard, and was concerned with the additional traffic that would be generated on Highway 61. She also wanted to know what would be done with the land to the east of their proposed site, and was informed that area would remain as is. Bob LaCasse inquired about the "beautification" of the premises. Wayne Maslowski asked which driveway (170th or Highway 61) would be used for access to the property. Customer traffic would access from Highway 61 and hazardous waste pickup would access from 170th Street. The public hearing was closed for public comment. Commissioner Mezzano asked about removal of batteries and tires. Batteries would be stored in plastic containers outside or on a cemented area inside until removal. Tires cost $1.25 to remove and many dump sites were available. It was the consensus of the Commission that this type of operation does not comply with the city's Comprehensive Plan, and that the city is considering elimination of auto dismantling yards from it's zoning ordinance. Senkler made motion, Oswald seconded, to recommend denial of the application of Marrel Hathaway and Fletcher Driscoll for a SUP to operate an auto reduction yard in an agricultural zoning district on parcel 93008-3200, based on the following findings: 1. The proposal in question appears to be inconsistent with Part II, B, 45 and 6 of the city's Comprehensive Plan. 2. The retail sale of automobiles in an agricultural zone is not permitted as per the city's zoning ordinance. 3. There appears to be two established residential dwellings abutting on the north and south boundaries of the site at Highway 61, and at the northeast corner of the site. 4. The actual boundaries of the site are not clear on the site plan. 5. This request is inconsistent with the City Council's direction to eliminate auto reduction yards by SUP from the city's zoning ordinance. 6. We would question whether this proposal is consistent with the city's Comprehensive Plan, Part II -A2, calling for "quality, light industrial development". 7. The site identified in the petition is significantly larger than the area to be used for auto reduction noted on the site plan. All aye. Motion Carried. On behalf of Area Land Developers of Hugo, Mr. Dennis Murray has made application to the City of Hugo for the subdivision of a 20 acre parcel of land into 42 single family lots and one outlot. The property in question is zoned SFU, and is located at the northeast corner of 140th Street and Fenway Avenue. In 1988, the Hugo Planning Commission recommended approval of a preliminary plat for this same parcel of land involving a subdivision of one acre lots as requested by then owner, Mr. John Kostuch. Later in the year Mr. Kostuch chose to drop this project and not proceed with final P.C. Minutes - 3-22-89 6