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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes – Wednesday, May 06, 2009 Page 8 MOTION Member Boerigter moved, seconded by Member Cook to RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL of CONDITIONAL USE allowing outdoor storage of equipment and materials at 2280 Walnut Street; based on the comments and findings of Sections 5 and 6, and the conditions of Section 7 of the project report dated May 06, 2009; amended as follows Staff was to review past considerations for this type of use from 2006 for ? guidance on hours for crushing operations before submission to the City Council. Vice Chair Boerigter spoke in support of the motion; while recognizing the operations, he expressed confidence that sufficient federal and state controls were in place to monitor pollution and/or hazardous materials issues. Vice Chair Boerigter opined that is wasn’t the City’s job to impose additional restrictions over and above those regulations and City Code. Vice Chair Boerigter noted that the asphalt plant was a permitted use, even though it wouldn’t be very feasible without stockpiles of aggregate materials. Vice Chair Boerigter opined that this was a more productive use for the site, in this highly industrial area, than its current use; and suggested that if the intent was to get rid of all asphalt production plants, that should be considered by lobbying at the state or federal level. Vice Chair Boerigter noted that we need asphalt or concrete for various modes of transportation in today’s world; and it seemed unfair to pawn such a use off on another community when this is the most industrial site in Roseville, and conveniently connected to the freeway system for transport. Vice Chair Boerigter noted that lack of public comment at this public hearing; and expressed confidence in adjacent engineering firms and their apparent lack of concern about vibrations and/or noise from the site. Commissioner Cook spoke in support of the motion; opining that this location seemed logical with its central location to the freeway system and surrounding communities; and suggested that there may be an environmental net gain in not trucking the materials as far. Commissioner Cook expressed some concern regarding noise and odor; and expressed interest in obtaining additional information exhibiting an “odor ring,” as well as the noise ring presented, if such data was available from the MPCA or other sources. Commissioner Cook opined that residents on the south side of Highway 36 were more likely to hear more noise from Highway 36 than from this plant; however, noted that this was a very subjective assumption on his part. Commissioner Gottfried concurred with concerns expressed by Commissioner Wozniak related to air emissions; however, noted that this was a heavy industrial area and this would be the most logical site in Roseville. Commissioner Gottfried concurred with comments of Vice Chair Boerigter related to wishing the plant on another suburb; and concurred with Commissioner Cook regarding the net carbon footprint with locating the plant in this central location. Commissioner Gottfried noted the lack of public comment regarding this proposed use; and opined that the carbon dioxide impacts from traffic on Highway 36 to residents adjacent on the south would probably have more danger. Commissioner Gisselquist noted that he resided closest to the proposed plant; and noted the background hum of traffic from Highway 36 on a continual basis. Commissioner Gisselquist also noted the lack of neighbors present to comment; and further noted the benefit of having a large industrial area far-removed from residential properties. Commissioner Gisselquist spoke in support of the motion; opining that this was a good use of the site to generate some revenue. At the request of Commissioner Gottfried and for the record, Mr. Paschke verified that the typical public hearing notice was provided; and verified that the application had received a full staff review, including that of City Engineer Debra Bloom. Mr. Trudgeon advised that staff was not as concerned with traffic generation from the site as they were with wear and tear to the roadway; and noted that staff would have a continuing dialogue with the applicant regarding this concern. Mr. Trudgeon advised that,