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I. Regular Meeting
Call to Order:
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission was held on July 13, 2021.
Chair Kenninger called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. with Commissioners Reed, Rivera, Marlow, Thiagarajan,
Schmisek and Hebert. Also, in attendance were Senior Planner Klatt, Planner Nemcek, City Engineer Erickson and
Recording Specialist Bodsberg.
The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
Additions to Agenda: None.
Audience Input: None.
Consent Agenda:
4.a. Approval of the June 22, 2021, Regular Meeting Minutes.
MOTION by Reed.
Second by Hebert.
Ayes: 7. Nays: 0.
Public Hearing:
5.a. Request by Michael & Mollie Warren for a Variance from the Side Yard Setback Requirement for Structures in
the RR-Rural Residential Zoning District. (21-31-V)
Planner Nemcek gave a presentation and summary of the staff report for the Planning Commission.
The public hearing opened at 6:36 pm.
Public Comments: None.
MOTION by Schmisek to close the public hearing.
Second by Marlow.
Ayes: 7. Nays: 0. Motion Passes.
The public hearing closed at 6:37 pm.
Additional Comments: None.
MOTION by Reed for the Board of Appeals and Adjustments to Adopt a Resolution Approving a Variance
from the RR-Rural Residential Side Yard Setback for Structures from thirty (30) feet to fourteen (14) feet at
12505 Danbury Way.
Second by Marlow.
Ayes: 7. Nays: 0. Motion Passes.
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5.b. Request by SKB Environmental for Approval of a Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Zoning Map Amendment,
Preliminary Plat, and Amend Interim Use Permit Associated with an Expansion of the SKB Landfill Facility.
(21-22-CPA, 21-23-RZ, 21-24-PP & 21-25-IUP)
Senior Planner Klatt gave a presentation and summary of the staff report for the Planning Commission.
Chair Kenninger inquired about the landscaping near the neighboring residents. What would the timing be for the berm
to be complete. Klatt stated that the landscaping and the berm will go in conjunction with the road being completed.
Kenninger questioned if SKB will be expanding any more in the future. Klatt stated that with the road construction, it
makes it hard for them to expand to the east. Kenninger stated that the road will be gravel but paved in some places.
Will the road be paved behind the residents property. Klatt stated that it will most likely be gravel or dirt around the
landfill site.
Commissioner Reed questioned if the residents around SKB have been notified about the expansion. Klatt stated that
information about the meeting and this item would have been sent to the neighboring residents. The plans have also
been posted to the city website. Reed inquired if there will be a turn lane added for additional safety. Klatt stated that
plans will be prepared for MNdot. Instead of stacking up trucks onto the highway they will have more room to stack
them onto a city street. The new road will really set up that area nicely for the business park. Reed inquired if the road is
actually beneficial. Klatt stated that SKB didn’t want to be responsible for building the road but they will be paying for
the road. This road will be built at SKB’s expense that will be available for public use but will also provide access for
future development.
Commissioner Heber inquired about the internal access road and it’s location. If the increase of traffic and the noise,
would the road be better located further away from the resident. Klatt stated that was looked at. The applicant can
further explain why this location for the road is the best option.
The public hearing opened at 7:38 pm.
Public Comments:
Ryan O’Gara, 13225 Galleria Court, Apple Valley, SKB Environmental, stated that the new road will be a huge benefit
and added safety for the traffic in the area. All of the trucks entering and exiting the facility all turn onto Highway 55. By
adding this road SKB sees this as an added safety measure. Mr. O’Gara stated that SKB was already in talks with the
neighbor to build the berm. The berm location has been discussed and the request on the location has been granted. The
berm will not be built any later than the road improvements, about two years from now. Mr. O’Gara stated the road
location was discussed and agreed that the layout of the land this option was a more efficient route for the buildings that
are currently on the land.
Commissioner Hebert questioned if the trucks will exit onto the new road as well. Mr. O’Gara stated that is correct.
Commissioner Reed questioned what the hours of operation are for SKB Environmental. Mr. O’Gara stated that the
typical hours are 7am to 4:30pm. But there may be additional landfill operation happening after those hours. But the
trucking is only happening during those times. Reed inquired if there could be an additional condition added that the
trucks only operate during specific hours. Mr. O’Gara stated that he would need to review that. There are some projects
that temporarily need to operate during the overnight hours.
Commissioner Rivera inquired about the city road potentially reaching County Road 42 and providing a potential access
for the trucks exiting the facility and get onto Highway 52. Mr. O’Gara stated that is a possibility. It will provide more
options for the trucks to get back onto Highway 52.
MOTION by Schmisek to close the public hearing.
Second by Thiagarajan.
Ayes: 7. Nays: 0. Motion Passes.
The public hearing closed at 7:58 pm.
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Additional Comments:
Chair Kenninger inquired about the landscape plan and if it was ready for review. Klatt stated that it is still being
reviewed and will be ready in time for this item to go to City Council for approval. Kenninger would like to add a
condition that the berm is finished prior to the use of the road, including the landscaping. Klatt stated that the applicant
does have to enter into a subdivision agreement with the City. This agreement will also include landscaping and a date
that needs to be complete.
Commissioner Reed stated that the environmental aspects of this project are reviewed by MPC and Dakota County.
What will the maintenance plan for this area be when the landfill is no longer in operation.
Chair Kenninger stated that after this project, SKB will be landlocked and would not be able to expand any further.
Questioned if they could look at the landscaping plan. If there is an area that needs additional trees included. Klatt stated
that the applicant meets that requirements for the landscaping. But that it doesn’t include the trees that will be lost along
the lower section of the property. We will be taking this into account when the landscape plan is put together.
MOTION by Reed to recommend the City Council Approve a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change
the future land use designation of 113 acres east of the existing SKB Landfill from GI-General Industrial, LI-
Light Industrial, and BP-Business Park to WM-Waste Management.
Second by Schmisek.
Ayes: 7. Nays: 0. Motion Passes.
MOTION by Schmisek to recommend the City Council Approve a Zoning Map Amendment to change the
zoning of 113 acres east of the existing SKB Landfill from GI-General Industrial and AG-Agricultural to WM-
Waste Management.
Second by Hebert.
Ayes: 7. Nays: 0. Motion Passes.
MOTION by Marlow to recommend the City Council Approve the SKB Rosemount 2nd Addition Preliminary
Plat subject to the following conditions:
a. Dedication of an 80-foot right-of-way for the planned new City street connecting Courthouse
Boulevard and Ehlers Path along the east side of Lot 1, Block 1 of the plat.
b. Dedication of a minimum of 50 feet of right-of-way along the southern edge of the plat for Ehlers
Path.
c. Execution of a subdivision agreement concerning the extension of a City water main to the project
site and construction of a new public street east of Lot 1, Block 1.
d. Provision of all easements on the final plat as required by the City Engineer.
e. Compliance with the City Engineer’s review memorandum dated July 7, 2021.
f. Payment of development fees specified in the City Engineer’s review memorandum dated July 7,
2021.
g. Payment of a fee-in-lieu of park land dedication of $260,000 for 52.41 acres of platted industrial land.
Second by Hebert.
Ayes: 7. Nays: 0. Motion Passes.
MOTION by Kenninger to recommend the City Council Approve an Interim Use Permit amendment
allowing an expansion of the SKB Environmental Landfill and related building construction subject to the
following conditions:
a. Approval of the expansion plans by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and Dakota County.
b. The utility plans must be updated to include the extension of trunk water main service along the
northern boundary of Lot 1, Block 1 and within the right-of-way for the new City street immediately
east of Lot 1, Block 1.
c. Provision of a minimum of a 30-foot easement outside of the street right-of-way for the planned
regional trail along Ehlers Path/140th Street. The grading plans must be updated to include grades that
will support future construction of a trail.
d. The existing private access driveway to Courthouse Boulevard (State Highway 55) will be eliminated
upon completion of the new public street east of Lot 1, Block 1.
e. Payment of all City costs associated with the design and construction of the new public road east of
Lot 1, Block 1.
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f. The septic treatment area shall be clearly delineated on the development plans and conflicts with
other activities in this area, including utilities, vehicle access, landscaping and other site improvements,
must be avoided.
g. The septic system must comply with all applicable City and State regulations with a final design and
location approved by the City.
h. The buildings on the site will be required to connect to public sanitary sewer services within one year
of this service connection in the location shown on the site development plans.
i. All new buildings within the landfill expansion area will be subject to the City of Rosemount’s site
plan review process. This review shall verify compliance with the City’s building design, parking, and
other site development requirements.
j. The landscape plan shall be updated to include all required replacement plantings above and beyond
any previous payments to the City as a fee-in-lieu of required trees.
k. All buildings shall comply with fire code requirements for access around buildings.
l. No outside storage around the recycling buildings is allowed unless specifically authorized in the
interim use permit.
m. Incorporation of all review comments from MnDOT.
n. Submission of route maps of truck circulation within the facility and off-site. Additional information
concerning routing of trucks on the site and further information concerning traffic counts and
updated route maps may be requested by the City when deemed necessary in the future.
o. Tree clearing and grubbing will occur between August and March to avoid impacts to endangered
species within the project area.
p. Compliance with the mitigation strategies included in the EAW for the project.
q. Compliance the City Engineer’s review memorandum dated April 19, 2018.
r. Entry signs shall be subject to sign permits and normal zoning standards. Appropriate sight distances
must be maintained.
s. Compliance with conditions from 2018 Interim Use Permit renewal, including the following:
i. Stormwater Basins 6A, 6B, 6C and associated grading shall be removed from within 50 feet
of the 140th Street East centerline in conjunction with the updated storm water modeling. As
an alternative, SKB may direct storm water that would have otherwise been accommodated
within these basins to the adjacent property east of the landfill provided in does not require a
substantial change to the approved PUD and grading plans on the adjacent site.
ii. SKB Environmental shall maintain an MPCA approved ground water monitoring system on
the site and notify the City prior to the construction of any replacement wells.
iii. Implement sediment control best management practices to reduce sediment tracking and
dust on and off site.
iv. Approval of the transfer facility and composting operation will be removed from IUP if
operations not commenced prior to November of 2023.
v. Compliance with all other requirements of the City Engineer’s review memorandum dated
October 23, 2018.
t. The berm along the residents must be completed prior to road use (ADDED CONDITION)
Second by Reed.
Ayes: 7. Nays: 0. Motion Passes.
Discussion: None.
Reports: None.
Adjournment: There being no further business to come before this Commission, Chair Kenninger adjourned the
meeting at 8:17 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Stacy Bodsberg, Recording Specialist