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0 CASE NUMBER: 1547-84 APPLICANT: Metropolitan Recovery Corporation Page 2 4. The ultimate intent is to locate this facility on an 8.0 acre site on the south side of Rose Place, one parcel easterly of Walnut Street. The first step, however, in such development is the amendment of the Zoning Ordinance so as to allow for the processing of the facility as a special use in the I-2 Industrial District. The application at this time before the Planning Commission .and Council is one of amending the Ordinance to include the following as a special use in the I-2 District: (11) The collection, processing, treatment, and distribution of industrial wastes consisting of metal compounds, solutions and sludges, and organic and inorganic liquids. The staff has had a series of meetings with representatives of the applicant and others. The descriptive phrase to be added to this special use, is our collective best judgment as to an appropriate but reasonably brief description. If others have suggestions for improvement, they certainly that would be helpful. We suggest that the City not attempt to adopt a comprehensive ordinance controlling the processes itself inasmuch as the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency will be licensing and controlling the process strictly. 5. So as to familiarize the Planning Commission and Council, and the public with their ultimate intent, the applicant6 have prepared a site plan for their proposed location on Rose Place. The plan of which copies are attached, indicates the general scope and nature of the operation as it would apply on the site. Though this plan is not the subject of the first decision (whether to amend the Ordinance), it is submitted as a demonstration of intent. That plan and specifics of the operation can bo addressed when the special use permit is processed at a subsequent meeting. The facility is planned for spring construction with site and building design to occur over the winter months. An Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) is in the process of preparation and will be available prior to consideration of a special use permit. 6. The City's Fire Marshall has reviewed this proposal in consultation with company representatives. He indicates that he has no problem with the facility and is not concerned with the fact that it is located on a cul-de-sac (Rose Place). We have suggested to the applicants that a statement in writing from the Sperry Company (located nearby to the southwest) would be helpful in assuring the City that the facility will not be deleterious to the interests of property owners in the area. Representatives of MRC inform us that though Sperry does not desire to put anything in writing, they are not concerned with the proposed location. 7. The City of Roseville has, and will hopefully continue to expand its high concentration of "high tech" companies. The location of this facility in Roseville could offer one inducement for other firms to locate in the immediate area. We suggest that perhaps acceptance of this facility in the community will demonstrate that the City of Roseville is a responsible, mature community, well able to handle what appears to be sometimes an emotional rather than a technical concern.