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1. Variance to pavement setback from road right-of-way. <br /> 2. Amended Conditional Use Permit. <br /> 3. Site Plan Approval. <br /> Public Hearing <br /> Chairperson Bauer called the public hearing to order at 7:15 p.m. <br /> Presentation <br /> City Planner Anderson presented the staff report stating the City has received an application from <br /> ACE Solid Waste, Inc. (the "Applicant") for a proposed expansion of their existing transfer <br /> station at 6601 McKinley St NW (the "Subject Property"). The project requires multiple actions <br /> by the City, including a variance to off-street parking/maneuvering setbacks, an amendment to an <br /> existing Conditional Use Permit, and Site Plan approval. In 2018, the Applicant received <br /> approval of a plat that combined two parcels into one as well as a zoning amendment to secure a <br /> single zoning designation for the entire parcel. Those previous actions were completed by the <br /> Applicant in anticipation of an expansion of their transfer station, which is now moving forward. <br /> Staff provided further comment on ACE Solid Waste's requests and recommended approval. <br /> Citizen Input <br /> Commissioner VanScoy asked why the roadway was considered a street when it appeared to be <br /> more of a drive access. <br /> City Planner Anderson explained this was a public roadway that provided sole access to a local <br /> business. <br /> Commissioner VanScoy questioned why the CUP was being amended. <br /> City Planner Anderson stated this was being done to allow for the expansion of the conditional <br /> use. <br /> Dave Wiggins, Division Vice President of ACE Solid Waste, discussed the plans ACE had for <br /> this property and noted the changes were being made in response to the closing of the Great <br /> River Energy plant in Elk River. He explained this project would assist ACE in providing <br /> consistent, high quality services to its residents in Ramsey. <br /> Neil Darthfield, 10801 Direct River Drive in Coon Rapids, asked if ACE would have more solid <br /> waste on this property after the closing of the Great River Energy plant and if the odor on the site <br /> would become a concern. <br /> Mr. Wiggins reported ACE was currently running the same volumes that would run through the <br /> new building. He reported the new building would assist with better sorting and processing <br /> Planning Commission/April 4,2019 <br /> Page 4 of 15 <br />