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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-10-22 Council Minutes Excerpt - Proposed Rezoing & CUP Page 7 - Minutes 10/22/96 4 Northern States Power - Proposed Rezoning & Conditional Use Permit - Mayor O'Neal opened the Public Hearing at 8 :39 p.m. Cary Teague of the City Planner' s Office, reviewed the staff report regarding NSP's request for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow mining and land reclamation in excess of 400 cubic yards . NSP also requested rezoning a portion of the site from R- 2, Low and Medium Density Residential to I, Industrial to accommodate the proposed use . NSP also requested the vacation of certain roadways that are platted within the proposed rezoning area. Mayor O'Neal stated that the Council can not act on NSP's request for street vacation because a public notice was not sent . Mike Thomas, a representative from NSP, was present and discussed NSP ' s plans for the expansion of the landfill. He said based on present usage this would extend the life of the landfill and power plant until 2014 . Jim McCollum, 14269 North 57th Street, asked Thomas about the potential environmental impact the coal fly ash could have on the surrounding community. Thomas stated that the MCPA has outlined all the steps NSP has to take in order to meet state guidelines for disposal of the fly ash, that NSP will comply with those guidelines, and that there should not be any adverse impact upon the community. Chuck Dougherty, 306 West Olive Street, Stillwater, owner of the bed & breakfast at ' 15330 58th Street, stated that he was opposed the project and requested that the City table the issue until NSP has met with him. Dougherty expressed concerned that his property value might be negatively affected as a result of the expansion and rezoning of the property. He stated he wanted NSP to met with him and negotiate a purchase of his property. Dougherty also said he thought that the project will not be necessary if MNDOT does not proceed with construction of the bridge . Thomas stated that NSP is committed to moving forward with the project, regardless of the status of MNDOT's plans regarding bridge and highway reconstruction. Brian Jones, 15331 58th Street, objected to rezoning the area outside the landfill for fear of future development . He said he had no objections to rezoning the area that would become part of the landfill . Thomas said that the State of Minnesota required that the buffer area around the landfill be rezoned to industrial, and that was the only reason NSP was requesting it . Thomas also stated that future redevelopment of the buffer area with industrial uses would require permits from the State and the City. Thomas said E he had no problems with any of the City staff ' s recommendations . Page 8 - Minutes 10/22/96 Councilmember Robert, seconded by Kern, moved to close the Public Hearing at 9 :23 p.m. Carried 5-0 . Councilmember Robert, seconded by Swenson, moved to approve the Conditional Use Permit and Rezoning subject to conditions noted in the staff report . Carried 5-0 . Councilmember Robert requested NSP accommodate the resident 's concerns regarding fencing around the facility. Thomas stated that NSP is committed to accommodate concerns regarding the fence. New Business : Set a Public Hearing Date - Councilmember Schaaf, seconded by Kern, moved to set a Public Hearing date of November 26, 1996 to discuss vacation of the following streets as requested by NSP; Carried 5-0 . 1 . A portion of 58th Street west of Peabody Avenue . 2 . A portion of 59th Street west of Beach Road. 3 . A portion of Upper 59th Street west of Beach Road. 4 . An alley contained within Block 9, Oak Park Subdivision. 5 . A portion of Peabody Avenue north of 59th Street . 6 . Un-named roads on the west edge of Oak Park Subdivision that are contained within the NSP property boundaries. Request for Minor Subdivision - Martin Siebert - 5670 Penfield Avenue North - Council reviewed a memo from Administrator Robertson regarding Siebert's request for a Minor Subdivision in order to sell the west 20 feet of lot 7 to Keith and Katherine Bruchu. Siebert requested the minor subdivision be granted without a public hearing, as he wished to expedite the sale. Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Kern, moved to grant the minor subdivision without a public hearing with the following conditions : 1 . All parcels and remnant parcels that are under one ownership should be joined together. 2 . The joining should be done and recorded at the same time. 1997 Salary Recommendations - Councilmember Schaaf, seconded by Kern, moved to table discussion on proposed 1997 employee salaries until the next City Council meeting scheduled Tuesday, November 12, 1996 . Correspondence: Washington County - Request for Speed Study on Osgood Avenue North - Councilmember Schaaf, seconded by Swenson, moved to approve the request for a speed study on Osgood Avenue . Carried 5-0 .