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I I '1 I I I I '1 I I I I I I I I I I I 8. As mentioned iabove, there is a substantial amount of outside storage occurring, and it is visible from 142nd Avenue, Ramsey Boulevard, and T.H. #10. 9. It is Staff's option that clear fire lanes are not being maintained in the work yard. 10. Alloy has not filed a contingency action plan with the City. 11. Staff noticed 2 or 3 trailers on the site. Alloy indicates these trailers are used to store ash until shipping is Warranted and to store materials received that are incidental to the aluminum processing until enough has accumulated to warrant transfer to a recycling facility. If this is the case, then it would appear that these trailers are not being used for permanent long term storage. 12. The item of the CUP requiring that all operations and storage be in an enclosed building conflicts with the items limiting outside storage and screening outside storage. These terms of the CUP need some redef'ming. Jon Schwartzmanl owner of Alloy Recovery Company, stated that his family also owns the scrap yard in Anoka and they have been in this business many, many years. He explained that there are a lot of regulators~ in this business and permit requirements are constantly and rapidly changing. He stated that he works most closely with the MPCA. He noted that he talked with Dave Harmon at Anoka County, ,telling Mr. Harmon that he wasn't aware of any hazardous waste and the permits required by Anoka County. Mr. Harmon did not see a problem, and Mr. Schwartzman is currently working with hin~ on this. Regarding the Air Quality Permit, Mr. Schwartzman stated they did have one when they fa'st opened but were soon advised that they did not need one. Now the rules have changed, and one is required. Mr. Schwartzman reported that he received a letter from Rhonda Johansonl at the Enforcement Unit of the MPCA and was advised that his permit is in limbo because it i~ stuck in the computer. Mr. Schwartzman stressed the fact that he needs to stay in line with the MPCA because that's his business. He went on to discuss the regulations of the MPCA, noting that his facility is inspected more than the average. Mr. Schwartzman concluded that he is not trying to hide anything, that he is just trying to be a good businessman. Commissioner Deemer inquired if there has been any complaints against Alloy Recovery. Ms. Frolik responded that there have been observations in passing regarding the black smoke but there have been no formal complaints. Mr. Schwartzman questioned, if the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) doesn't require yearly furnace emissions testing, why does the City find it necessary. Chairperson Bawden wondered "how do we know what's coming out of those stacks?" Ms. Frolik responded "we do know that when there is a problem, it is difficult to get the EPA out to check on it." City Engineer Jankowski recalled there has been a history of problems with this type of facility. The Planning Commission proceeded to address the remainder of the 12 items outlined above. With regard to #4 (outside storage), Mr. Schwartzman stated that with the expansion, they still expect to store the ~steel outside the building. Commissioner Deemer inquired if the applicant could get back to the originally allowed 30' x 50' area, and Mr. SchWartzman replied that it would not be a problem. Ms. Frolik then advised that the only screening (#8) needed would be the 30' x 50' area. Planning Commission/March 4, 1996 Page 13 of 15