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. Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular Council Meeting, May 8, 1989 Page 4 TEMPORARY PERMIT; SATELLITE ANTENNA, 8 PINE TREE DRIVE, FARMERS INSURANCE Council was referred to the Planner's report of 5-8-89, relative to the request for a temporary permit for an antenna dish at 8 Pine Tree Drive, Farmers Insurance Group. . Bergly explained the applicant was unaware of the Ordinance requirement that allows "Miscellaneous Towers" in a B-2 District by Special Use Permit. He stated the Farmers Insurance Group has moved into the building at 8 Pine Tree Drive and requires the antenna to operate their business. Bergly advised the applicant has submitted the necessary application, however, the matter will not be schedule for public hearing on the planning agenda until June. He explained the Council has taken similar action on a request at Lexington and County Road F approximately one year ago. The Planner noted the City has the opportunity to view the structure actually in place. He explained the approval would be for one month and the applicant has advised the antenna is movable on the roof and completely removable from the site within 24 hours. Council was shown an aerial view of the building and the Planner noted the dish is not visible except from a 700 ft. distance. Hansen moved, seconded by Malone, that Council approve the Temporary Special Use Permit for Farmers Insurance Group at 8 Pine Tree Drive, with the following stipulations: ~ 1. Approval at this time does not bind the Council on subsequent action regarding this request. 2. The temporary permit will expire within 24 hours after the Council meeting of June 12, 1989, and if approval is not granted the antenna will be removed within 24 hours. 3. The Planner and staff will review the location of the antenna and recommend to the applicant a position to be the least obtrusive to residential properties to the south. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) STATUS RPT.; TIF PROGRAM Planner Bergly reported on the status of the TIF program; Financial Consultant Casserly advised the public hearing notice and parcel identification numbers are prepared and ready for submission to Council at the 5-30-89 meeting. information will be ENVIRONMENTAL AUDIT; KEM MILLING SITE Clerk Administrator Berger introduced Darrell Oman and Paul Goudreault of Delta Environmental Consultants, Inc., who were present to report on Phase I of the audit. . Darrell Oman referred Council to a site map and a summary of environmental concerns identified while conducting Phase I of the audit. Oman explained the concerns listed, in his opinion, are areas of potential risk; the main concern is are petroleum storage and dispensing systems. Other concerns addressed are the asbestos insulation, plant operation chemicals, wells on the property, and general condition of the plant and grounds. Paul Goudreault explained that Delta Environmental is recommending the City proceed with Phase II of the audit; he stated the second phase would include soil borings and laboratory analysis of the borings on and off site. He noted the primary concern would be the underground storage tanks and the second phase will also provide a clearer picture of the magnitude of contamination, potential for long-term liability and an estimate of the costs for clean up of the site. Mayor Sather questioned if phase II could be completed with the time-frame outlined in the purchase agreement. Oman advised he had discussed the time restraints with the Clerk Administrator; he explained it takes approximately 4 to 6 weeks to obtain and process the information. .