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DECEMBER 14, 2015
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Call to Order:
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission was held on Tuesday,
December 14, 2015. Chair Miller called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. with Commissioners VanderWiel, Henrie,
Kurle, and Freeman. Commissioners Kenninger and Forester were absent. Also in attendance were Senior Planner
Klatt, Community Development Director Lindquist, City Administrator Johnson, and Recording Secretary Roudebush.
The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
Additions to Agenda: None
Audience Input: None
Consent Agenda:
a.Approval of the November 24, 2015 Meeting Minutes
MOTION by Henrie
Second by VanderWiel.
Ayes: 5. Nays: 0.
Public Hearing:
5.a. Request by SKB Environmental, Inc. Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Rezoning and PUD Concept
Plan Applications to facilitate the future construction of an enhanced metals recycling operation adjacent to
the existing landfill site. (15-44-RZ & 15-45-CPA)
Senior Planner Klatt summarized the staff report for the Planning Commission.
Commissioner Freeman confirmed that first and second motions should be westerly 1200 ft. not easterly.
The public hearing was opened at 6:47 pm.
Public comments:
John Domke 3222 Downey Trail, Apple Valley division manager for SKB, was on hand to answer questions. He noted
that SKB has been in business since 1983, and haven’t had any violations since their existence.
Chair Miller inquired about what non-ferrous metals are. Domke stated that non-ferrous metals are non-metallic metals
like; gold, copper, and zinc. They are valuable and difficult to extract, and they need to pull the contaminates out to
make usable product. Miller also inquired about the process. Domke stated that most of the process will be done inside
anything outside would be addressed to ensure there was no impact to the environment
Commissioner Henrie asked what outreach has been done for neighbors. Domke stated that the neighbor told her last time
not to contact her, so no contact has been made.
Brenda Sugii, 13701 Courthouse Boulevard, stated that she is the sole neighbor to the facility and is concerned about how
the facility will affect her, what are the tax implications, how the expansion will affect the future sale of her home and if the
zoning would be changed for her property. She also was originally told that dump would only last 30 years and then
replaced with a park; and that has been changed through subsequent approvals for expansion.
Community Development Director Lindquist said her property is designated as light industrial and hasn’t been rezoned
as there has not been a request to do so. Rezoning of the SKB property should not affect her property taxes unless the
County felt the value increased. Property valuation is not in the control of the City to determine. She stated that staff
intends this area would function as a business park; most of the processing would happen indoors like a business park.
In 2018 the next comprehensive plan is due; the City should have a conversation with neighbor to see what she would
like to see happen with her property.
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MOTION by Henrie to close the public hearing.
Second by Kurle.
Ayes: 6. Nays: 0. Motion Passes.
The public hearing was closed at 6:7 pm.
Additional Comments:
Chair Miller asked about the city’s expectations for items E & F of the 3rd motion. Klatt stated there needs to be
screening between industrial and residential to help provide a buffer to north and south, additional screening and to
maintain or replace trees. He also stated that a stormwater pond is needed and thinks that with careful site planning
these types of more natural features could be placed to buffer the single family home from the future industrial use.
Commissioner Henrie inquired about condition D regarding dedication of an easement and the necessity of it. Klatt
stated that the roadway easement is needed to maintain the road, utility easements, and long term development. In a
previous approval for the landfill, SKB can use the easement for stormwater ponding, but the applicant would be
responsible to relocate the ponding if necessary. Lindquist stated dedication of the easement is desired to avoid legal
action if upgrades to the road are needed. SKB has been very receptive to the idea and would also benefit from road
improvements.
Chair Miller confirmed that this would come before the Commission again with a more detailed site plan and there
would also be a public hearing. He also wants to be sure that storm water management controls are investigated;
Lindquist stated that standards are in place and the future development would be subject to those standards.
Motion by Henrie to recommend the City Council approve a Comprehensive Plan Amendment changing the land use
designation of the westerly 1,200 feet of the applicant’s parcels from LI – Light Industrial and BP – Business Park to GI
– General Industrial subject to the following:
a. Approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment by the Metropolitan Council.
b. No construction or mining activity may commence on the property until a PUD Master Development Site
Plan and PUD Final Site and Building Plan have been approved by the City
Second by Kurle.
Ayes: 5. Nays: 0.
Motion by VanderWiel to recommend the City Council approve rezoning the westernly 1,200 square feet of the
applicant’s parcels from AG Agricultural to GI-PUD General Industrial PUD subject to approval of the above
conditions.
Second by Freeman.
Ayes: 5. Nays: 0. Motion passes.
Motion by Henrie to recommend the City Council approve a PUD Concept Plan for the Phase 1 development area as
documented on the Concept Grading Plan subject to the following conditions:
a. Prior to submission of a PUD Master Development Plan for the site, the applicant will need to submit
detailed plans as required for a Planned Unit Development, including: grading, drainage and erosion
control, storm water management, landscape, tree preservation and replacement, site development, and
other plans specified in the Zoning Ordinance or requested by the City.
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b. The PUD development plans must include a plan for access and final approval by MnDot should access
be from Highway 55.
c. The final grades for the site are subject to review and approval by the City and must take into account
future development on all portions of the site that will be excavated.
d. The applicant must dedicate or provide an easement for public road and utility purposes from the existing
centerline of 140th Street consistent with the Interim Use Permit for the SKB Industrial Containment
Facility.
e. The applicant should maintain as much of the vegetation along 140th Street as possible to provide
screening and separate from adjacent property south of the subject property. Future site plans will be
reviewed for compliance with the City’s buffering and screening and tree preservation requirements.
f. The future development plans must account for an existing single-family home located adjacent to the
Phase 1 development area. Screening between this site and the proposed development should either be
maintained or added in order to provide buffering between these uses.
g. It is anticipated that future development on the site, with the exception of the area adjacent to the fu ture
intersection will be consistent with General Industrial or Light Industrial zoning standards and will meet
the ordinance requirements for those districts. There is no intention to expand the Waste Management
Land Use.
Second by Kurle.
Ayes: 5. Nays: 0. Motion passes.
Recommendation will go to council, if approved the met council will have 60 days to respond, then applicant can submit
a PUD master plan. Timing is unsure at this time and neighbor will be notified of any changes.
Old Business: None
New Business: None
Reports: None
Adjournment: There being no further business to come before this Commission, Chairperson Miller adjourned the
meeting at 7:13 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Amy Roudebush, Recording Secretary