Minutes - Planning Commission - 10/02/2003

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Assistant Community Development Director Trudgeon stated they have had no contact since the request to table it at the last meeting. Commissioner Johnson indicated he would want a finding added that the stock pile would be an unsightly addition to the property. He asked that the findings be as indicated in the resolution with amendments to the following findings: 15. That the site in its present condition is unsightly, and the site plan submitted with the application does not identify any screening of the concrete stockpile area. 19. That the proposed use will substantially increase traffic to and from the area. 20. That the proposed use will be unduly dangerous or otherwise detrimental to persons working in the vicinity of the use, or to the public welfare. 21. That the proposed use will not be harmonious with and in accordance with the specific objectives of the Comprehensive Plan. 22. That the proposed use 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 change the essential character of the area. 23. That the proposed use will not be a substantial improvement to the property in the immediate vicinity and to the community as a whole. 24. That the proposed use will be served adequately be essential public facilities and services, such as highways, streets, police and fire protection. 25. That the proposed use will create excessive additional requirements at public cost for public facilities and services and it will be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community. 26. That the proposed use will involve uses, activities, processes, materials, dust and debris, and equipment and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to any persons, property or the general welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, smoke, fumes, glare or odors. Commissioner Van Scoy commented that the applicant's statement that they would use water to keep down the dust is not an adequate answer to the concerns. Motion by Commissioner Brauer, seconded by Commissioner Watson to recommend that City Council adopt findings of fact relating to a request from Santer and Sons to process demolition concrete on their site at 6151 141 st Avenue NW as amended above. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Nixt, Commissioners Brauer, Watson, Johnson, Shepherd, and Van Scoy. Voting No: None. Absent: None. Motion by Commissioner Brauer, seconded by Commissioner Watson to recommend that City Council deny the request from Sauter and Sons to process demolition concrete on their site at 6151 141st Avenue NW. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Nixt, Commissioners Brauer, Watson, Johnson, Shepherd, and Van Scoy. Voting No: None. Absent: None. Planning Commission/October 2, 2003 Page 9 of 17