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. ) ) .', 2 ARDEN HILLS PLANNlNG COMMISSION - JANUARY 5, 2005 . UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS A. PLANNING CASE 04-19: RAMSEY COUNTY, 1425 PAUL KIRKWOLD DRIVE; SPECIAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT TO ALLOW FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A YEAR-ROUND USED OIL AND SEASONAL HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION SITE AT THE NORTHWESTERN PORTION OF THEIR PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY GROUNDS Mr. Clark stated the applicant had requested a Special Use Permit (2nd) Amendment to allow for installation of a year-round used oil collection site and a seasonal Household Waste collection site at the northwest corner of the applicant's property in Arden Hills. The applicant was also seeking a materials variance for the used oil collection building. He reviewed the Site Plan and noted staff had not yet received the architectural plans for the structure and therefore staff was recommending the Planning Commission take comments from the applicant and continue this to the February meeting. Terry Noonan, Environmental Services Supervisor of Ramsey County Public Works asked if the Commissioners had any questions. . Commissioner Zimmerman stated he was not in favor of a 24-hour facility because of the opportunity for people to abuse the dumping of illegal items off. He noted if they were adding a second camera and that might serve as a valuable feature and this addition would make a 24"hour operation palatable, but if they did not have this camera, he did not want to see a 24-hour operation. Mr. Noonan replied they had discussed the hours of operation and they had confirmed that there was an existing camera on the fuel line and what they wanted to do was put wiring in for a camera at so if there was a problem a camera could be easily put in. He stated they were not proposing to put an additional camera in unless they had a problem. He also noted that the Public Works was not a 24- hour department and they did not have the staff available to open and close the gates on the weekends. He stated they have not had any significant problems at their current facility. Commissioner Zimmerman expressed concern about hazardous waste being dropped off. Mr. Noonan replied they did receive some hazardous waste once in awhile and that was the reason they wanted a storage facility. Commissioner Modesette asked if staff would check that location everyday. Mr. Noonan replied during the week days it was checked on a daily basis. Commissioner Zimmerman expressed concern that the Sheriff Department would be concerned about people driving around the facility after hours. Mr. Noonan replied he believed having the Sheriff Department facility there would be a benefit. . Joe Wasniack, Ramsey County Household Hazardous Waste, stated White Bear Lake had a used oil facility that was open 24 ho~rs a day and since they took over operating it, there had been little hazardous waste dropped off.