HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-10-29 NAC Dan L Memo to NAC Scott R Re MWCC Background Information Needed FILE
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Scott Richards
FROM: David Licht
DATE : 29 October 1990
RE: Oak Park Heights - Metro Sewer
Treatment Plant
FILE NO: 798 . 02
I had a call from Molly Shodeen of the DNR this morning ( 297-
3355 - Central Office or 772-7910 - Metro Office) with regard to
an expansion of the Metro Waste Control Commission' s sewer
treatment plant which is located in the City of Oak Park Heights
and is proposed for expansion. This facility is not to be
confused with the old sewer treatment plant which has been
abandoned.
In any case, this facility is located in the Wild and Scenic
River Corridor of the St. Croix River and apparently, the present
ordinances of the City of Oak Park Heights , as well as the
standard model put out by the DNR for the St. Croix area, does
not recognize sewer treatment facilities and as a consequence,
the facility is non-conforming. You need to check the present
ordinance for any wording pertaining to this non-conformity to
confirm in fact that this is the present situation that governs
the site .
Another matter which has been requested that we evaluate is
whether the City' s prior ordinance (apparently prior to 1974 or
1978) recognized a sewer treatment facility as an acceptable
(either permitted or conditional) use. Apparently, this will
make some difference to them in addressing this matter.
The bottom line appears that we will have to take some action to
address the Metro facility and allow for its expansion. We need
the above requested background information as a basis from which
to approach the situation.
Please pursue this matter and advise me no later than Noon
tomorrow on the findings which I have requested. See me if you
have questions as you proceed.