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I I I I i I I I I '1 Case REQUEST TO RENEW A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR AN ASPHALT PRODUCTION PLANT; CASE OF COMMERCIAL ASPHALT By: Community Development Director Sylvia Frolik Background: On July 12, 1988, the City of Ramsey issued a conditional use permit to Commercial Asphalt to establish and operate a hot mix asphalt plant south of County Road #116, east of Basalt Street and north of the Burlington Northern Raikoad tracks. That conditional use permit expired on January 31, 1995. At the request of the Applicant, the City issued a new conditional use permit to continue the asphalt plant operations on February 28, 1995 and this permit will expire on March 1, 2000. Commercial Asphalt has submitted an application for a renewal of the permit to continue the plant operations. The following items are enclosed for your information: a) b) c) d) e) f) Notification: Site location map Site plan Planning Commission meeting minutes dated February 1, 2000 City Council meeting minutes dated February 22, 2000 Proposed fmdings of fact Proposed conditional use permit In accordance with State Statute, City Staff attempted to notify all property owners within 350 feet of the subject property of the request for renewal of permit. Observations: During the past five years of operation, there have been occasions when extended hours of operation have been necessary. In accordance with the terms of their previous conditional use permit, Commercial Asphalt always sought prior approval from the City Administrator for the extended hours of operation and supplied an explanation of why the extension was necessary. Based on records indicating that there have not been any complaints regarding the operations of the asphalt plant, City Staff has always approved the extension of hours for temporary periods of time. City Staff cannot fmd any documented complaints about the operation in the last 5 years. Commercial Asphalt is permitted by MPCA and they have a current Air Emission Permit. The new conditional use permit for Commercial Asphalt was drafted without an expiration date, which means that the conditional use would be in effect as long as there is compliance with the terms of the permit. The PIa~ning Commission conducted a public hearing on February 1. One resident was not protesting the reissuance of the conditional use permit, but noted that the odors generated at the plant are sometimes objectionable when the winds are from the northwest. Brent Schlueter of Commercial Asphalt committed to working with the resident on these occasions. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the conditional use permit and the case was presented to City Council on February 22. The Council noted current discussions regarding redevelopment of the industrial areas around the asphalt plant and expressed concern with the potential impact the plant could have on future redevelopment. Consequently, there was some reluctance to grant a permit for perpetuity and the president of Commercial Asphalt, Mr. Gary Sauer, stated his willingness to accept another 5 year permit. Council tabled action. I09