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, Kinu(es of Regular Council Keeting April 12, 1982 Hicks explained that his interest in suggesting was that Council would expect resident reaction City office. the experiment by a call to the Sally Jones said that more people object than are present tonight; said they have a petition. Anderson said she sees no need for the petition tonight; can sub- mit it later if needed. Council thanked Vaughan for coming; auggested that he work closely with Council during the anticipated three to four week experi- mental lighting period. . Case No. 82-3, Special Use Permit for 11,000 Gallon L.P. Above Ground Storage Tank - Columbia Transit, 1901 West Cty. Rd. F Killer reported that the Planning Commission held the Public Heer- ing on this Special Use Permit request on April 7th; no public pre- sent at the hearing. Killer explained that the bus terminal is a non-conforming use in the R-1 District; therefore the first issue is to determine whether or not the proposed L.P. tank conatitutes an expansion of this non-conforming use; noted it was determined by a previous Council that the formerly approved diesel fuel tank was operation- al only and not considered an expansion of the non-conforming use. Council was referred to Planning Kemo (3-31-82), Planning Commis- sion Minutes of 4-7-82 and to transparency of the Columbia Transit site indicating the proposed location of the 11,000 gallon L.P. tank. Killer reported the Planning Commission concerns re safety, and tbe Commission's recommendation tbet Council approve tbe tank oriented east/west, instead of nortb/south aa ahown, with no acreening, and contingent upon aix contingencies listed in the Planning Commiaaion Kinutes (4-7-82). A photograph of tbe tank, at Columbia Transit's terminal at Como and Snelling, was sbown to Council, and a revised site plan, with tbe tank oriented east/west, as recommended by the Planning Com- mission was reviewed. The applicant reported that the State Fire Karshal has also approved the east/west orientation of the tank. In discussion, it waa noted that tbe proposed tank at the Arden Hills terminal will be the same aa the one shown in the photo, which ia a refurbished rail car. It was explained that burying the tank is possible (tank would actually be "buried above ground"; tank would be covered with dirt, not below the existing surface). It was explained thet the reason for this is that propane is heevier than air and would flow through the earth and possibly get into sanitary and storm sewers. It was noted that the Columbia Transit tank, at the Como facility, is covere~with a fire-proofing treatment required by St. Paul.; tank is 11/16" steel. . Concern was e~pressed by Johnson re the tank located 75' from gasoline pumps; a fire could occur. Johnson said he doesn't appreciate this size tank above ground; would like to lower the profile; noted that the tank may not be expanding the existing non-conforming use, but it makes sure the non-conforming uae re- ..ains the re. McAllister moved, seconded by Hicks, that Council approve the Special Use Permit for the 11,000 gallon L.P. tank as oriented in the amended site plan (received 4-12-82). Hicks moved to amend the motion, adding the following conditions: e. Tank installation meets fire code requirements in letter from State Fire Marshal (dated February 26, 1982) and the requirements of the local Fire Chief. -3-