Agenda - Planning Commission - 05/03/2012

Home

20. That the site plan submitted with this application indicates a mixture of evergreen and deciduous trees along the eastern property line and twelve (12) new evergreen trees along the western property boundary for screening purposes. No screening is proposed along the north side of the proposed stockpile areas. 21. That the Applicant has stated that approximately 300 loads of concrete and bituminous material may be generated by the demolition operation of the business per year. 22. That the Applicant has stated that they would utilize all crushed material within the same year that it is produced to limit stockpiling on the site. 23. That in 2003, the Applicant applied for a conditional use permit for this same type of use and at that time the Planning Commission recommended denial of the request due to the following reasons: (1) The City's investment in redeveloping this industrial area; (2) The private investment in developing individual sites; (3) The lack of adequate screening; (4) The uncertainty of environmental aspects associated with demolition materials; and (5) The activity not be compatible with current and proposed development in the industrial park. 24. That over the past 10-15 years, the City expended approximately $2,318,000.00 on land acquisition, public improvements, site improvements and demolition costs to eliminate blighted conditions in the area where the Subject Property is located and to develop Gateway North Industrial Park No. 5. 25. That all but one of the surrounding properties have been developed since 2001 for office and warehouse uses. 26. That the Applicant owns the vacant parcel to the west of the Subject Property and is part owner of properties to the west and east of the Subject Property as well. 27. That there is one other facility in Ramsey that received a conditional use permit to process demolition concrete into a reusable, for -sale product. 28. That the proposed use will/will not substantially increase traffic to and from the area. 29. That the proposed use will/will not be unduly dangerous or otherwise detrimental to persons working in the vicinity of the use, or to the public welfare. 30. That the proposed use will/will not be harmonious with and in accordance with the specific objectives of the Comprehensive Plan. 31. That the proposed use will/will not be designed, operated and maintained so as to be harmonious and appropriate in appearance with the existing character of the general vicinity and such use will/will not change the essential character of the area. RESOLUTION #12-05- Page 3 of 4