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17. The proposed use will be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community. 18. The proposed use will be disturbing or hazardous to existing or future neighboring uses. 19. The proposed use will involve uses, activities, processes, materials, and equipment and conditions of operation that may be detrimental to persons and property by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, smoke or glare. 20. The.proposed use will not be in accordance with the objectives of the Comprehensive Plan and City Code. Further discussion: Commissioner Johnson stated he is making this motion because he does not believe enough facts have been presented. He stated the evidence presented identifies a significant traffic impact and he does not know enough about the odor issue to conclude otherwise. He stated a number of questions were raised that are beyond the scope of the Planning Commission and the Council, County, or State would have to speak to them. Commissioner Johnson stated he is reasonably sympathetic to the need for a transfer station but needs more information before determining whether it would work at ttSs particular site. He stated if more information is available, he would be willing to revisit this issue. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Anderson, Commissioners Johnson, Nixt, Dempsey, Kociscak, and Wivoda. Voting No: None. Absent: None. Motion by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner Kociscak to recommend Council adopt Resolution #00-04-XXX adopting Findings of Fact and deny the request from Ace Solid Waste for a conditional use permit to construct and operate a transfer station for recyclables and mixed solid wastes. Further discussion: Mr. Berkopec stated tonight a lot of perceptions have been voiced but he does not know what type of additional information is being requested. He noted the tour of the other site was a facility that was three times the size they are proposing. He stated he does not know what else he can do. Commissioner Johnson stated he would like to hear from the City Engineer about the current traffic situation, patterns, and potential impact of this use. He stated the Planning Commissioners did not attend the tour of that facility and noted the Planning Commission is advisory in its role. He suggested looking at the conditions on a conditional use permit, if the Council considers approval, since the conditions could provide some relief. Commissioner Johnson stated a forum with the adjacent property owners to make them more comfortable with this use would be another issue to'resolve. Director of Community Development Frolik stated this will be considered by the City Council on April 25, 2000. Commissioner Wivoda stated if the Planning Commission reconsiders this.request, he would like to tour the facility if it is scheduled later in the day. Mr. Berkopec noted they need to work within the schedule of the Brooklyn Park facility. He stated they are one of the most'regulated businesses in that area due to the nature of the business. He noted the list of significant conditions placed on their use which none of the adjacent uses need to abide by. He stated that it' is' difficult to get over people's Perceptions but he believes their use will enhance this area. Mr. Berkopec stated they are also putting in an employee picnic area and the owner's office will have the most direct view of the transfer station. He stated they want to locate on this site and will try to make it happen. He noted the conditions are being placed to address concerns but the City needs to make a decision based on facts, not perceptions. Chairperson Anderson asked who Planning Commission/April i0, 2000 ,. Page 11 of 17 134 i I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I