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Mr. Berkopec stated they have not yet made that decision. He invited all 'to tour their Andover facility. He stated that use is overcrowded and they have talked for five plus years about the need for a new facility. He stated if the conditional use permit is not approved, they may compromise to take this site, or may not, but they would like an accelerated schedule. Commissioner Johnson stated there has been some inquiry about the use of the old waste management site. ' Community Development Director Frolik stated it is owned by the PCA who owns the landfill site and area-" around it. She stated she understands the PCA is still working on the closure process. She noted the location of another parcel south of the landfill and west of Parabody which the City was looking at acquiring for the development of another industrial park. Commissioner Dempsey noted the City had a plan for the development of the area and asked if this request is at odds with that City plan for the future development of this area. Community Development Frolik stated she does not have the Comprehensive Plan before her but this area is targeted for industrial uses. Commissioner Dempsey read a comment froTM one of the letters and asked if there was some kind of an overall development plan 'discussed with businesses in regard to the City's intention for that area. Community Development Director Frolik stated she is not aWare of any and is only aware of the Comprehensive Pkan and Land Use Map. She stated mere is a push to improve the aesthettcs and standards of development. Commissioner Dempsey asked audience members if they would like to provide comment relating to how they see this area would develop. He noted that the conditional use permit request talks about having no mixed solid waste left on the tipping floor over.the weekend, however, the letter of March 24 from Ace Solid Waste indicates there could be material left on the floor overnight. Mr. Berkopec explained they wrote that initial letter before the conditional use permit and list of conditions was written. He stated they are prepared, as it relates to the storage issues, to live by the conditions of the conditional sue permit. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Commissioner Dempsey asked about material remaining in the trucks that arrive late at the facility. Mr. Berkopec stated that is related 'tO Phase 1 where the track parking will be set up. He '.explained that it is not practical to leave material in the trucks overnight because the mechanics may need to work on the track. Also, the 50 trucks would be parked in a row and if the truck is loaded and a fire starts, it would quickly spread to the entire fleet. He stated there are practical business issues which result in the tracks being emptied each night. Planning Commission/April 10, 2000 Page 9 of 17