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John Heinen - 6370 143rd Lane - Stated that the subject property was formerly used as a tree recycling site and the City did not require permitting; the property was an ugly site. Waste Management has cleaned up the site. Mr. Heinen stated that he lives very close to the subject property and if the tire shredding operation was harmful, he would be the £rrst to oppose Waste Management's request. Waste Management is doing society a favor by getting rid of waste tires. Mr. Heinen stated that he doesn't believe Waste Management will be stockpiling tires near Sunfish Lake Blvd. but he does hope that the fence in the operation. Motion by Commissioner Shumway to recommend denial of Waste Management's request for a conditional use permit to operate a waste tire processing/maufacturing facility based on the findings of fact. Further Discussion: Commissioner Shumway stated his reasons for recommending denial of the request for a conditional use permit: 1) that the proposed waste tire facility does not comply with City Code; 2) Senator Dahl is proposing legislation for waste tire storage sites and approving a waste tire processing facility could result in Ramsey being selected as a permanent site for tire disposal which will interfere with plans for a ski hill; 3) the future possibility of burning tires could also become a reality at the Ramsey tire site; 4) there is inadequate fire protection on the site also. Chairman Zimmerman called for a second to the motion three times. The motion failed for lack of a second. Motion by Commissioner LaDue and seconded by Commissioner Terry to recommend approval of Waste Management of Minnesota, Inc.'s request for a conditional use permit to operate a waste fire processing/manufacturing facility based on the findings of fact. Motion carded. Voting Yes: Chairman Zimmerman, Commissioners LaDue and Terry. Voting No: Commissioners Shumway and Hendriksen. Absent: Commissioners Howell and Holm. Commissioner Hendriksen stated that he could not support Commissioner Shumway's motion because the findings of fact that were recommended for adoption would not support the motion. Commissioner Hendriksen stated that he does not think the tire facility is appropriate for Ramsey. Commissioner LaDue stated that waste processing facilities are not suitable for any place on the planet but it is time to bite the bullet and take steps to reduce waste problems. Commissioner Terry stated that Waste Management is operating a bonified recycling center to clean up the environment and the conditional use permit has conditions built in to prevent the operation from becoming a giant fire processing facility. The Commission recessed at 8:47 p.m. Mr. Goodrich dismissed himself from the meeting at this time. Chairman Zimmerman called the regular meeting back to order at 9:05 p.m. Planning & Zoning Commission/March 13, 1989 Page 5 of 8