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EXCERPT OF DRAFT MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 9, 2014
Miller recuses himself from the Spectro Conditional Use Permit review due to potential
conflict of interest due to his employer being a consultant for Spectro.
6.d. Request by Spectro Alloy for a Conditional Use Permit to Install a Custom
Clean Charge System (14-62-CUP). The applicant, Spectro Alloy Corp (Spectro),
requests a conditional use permit (CUP) to allow the installation and construction of
outdoor structures to process and recycle aluminum scrap without smelting. This
process is called Custom Clean Charge (CCC) by the industry. A CUP is required
because the CCC equipment and associated outdoor structures will result in the site
having a total aggregate area of outdoor structures in excess of 15% of the total gross
area of the principal building. If the gross area of outdoor structures and equipment was
under 15%, the request could be administratively approved. The Staff recommends
approval of the request subject to conditions.
Kenninger confirmed that the CUP is good for as long as Spectro operates their
business or if any other permitted use in the GI: General Industrial bought the property.
If operation ceases for more than 12 months then the CUP would be void. She also
inquired what happens if they CCC is removed. She wondered if there is a possibility of
them adding additional outdoor storage. Mr. Zweber stated that the CUP is not required
for outdoor storage, the CUP only relates to outdoor structures.
The public hearing was opened at 7:43 pm.
Public comments:
Luke Palen with Spectro Alloys was on hand to answer any questions. The Planning
Commission had no questions for Mr. Palen.
Paul Curtis with Enders Processing stated that Spectro has been a good neighbor and
is supportive of the CUP.
MOTION by Kurle to close the public hearing. Second by VanderWiel.
Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. Motion Passes.
The public hearing was closed at 7:45 pm.
Additional Comments: None
MOTION by Kurle to recommend the City Council approve a Conditional Use Permit to
Spectro Alloy to allow Outdoor Structures in Excess of 15% of the Gross Floor Area of
the Principal Building to Install a Custom Clean Charge (CCC) System, subject to the
following:
1. New outdoor structures shall not be closer than 40 feet from the bluff line.
2. The total aggregate area of outdoor structures shall not exceed 30% of the total
gross area of the principal building.
3. Outdoor scrap or waste storage shall not occur within 400 feet of the Minnesota
Highway 55 right-of-way.
Second by VanderWiel
Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. Motion approved.