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. . . The Planning Commission February 24, 2004 Page 2 Mr. Rohlf reviewed the issues associated with the Landfill regarding odor, litter, and contamination. Mr. Rohlf noted that the landfill is dealing with individual cell contamination and that this is an ongoing process. He stated that the Landfill was to have completed an End Use Plan in 2006, but that this will be included in the expansion plan. Mr. Rohlf stated that the remainder of the changes are mainly housekeeping in nature. Staff recommends approval of the renewal of the SWFL and the DUP with the modifications proposed by staff. Chair Pederson asked what is causing the odor when driving by the Landfill. Mr. Rohlf stated that they believe it is caused by the methane gas venting system which extracts the gas from deep within the landfill. Mr. Rohlf noted that the City has received a number of complaints recently regarding the odor and that this may be caused by the gas-to-electricity plant. Chair Pederson opened the public hearing. Deb Dehn, representing Elk River Landfill, stated that they are working with Bryan Adams, Municipal Utilities General Manager, to try- to figure out what is causing the increased odor. Commissioner Franz asked if Mr. Rohlf felt the language in the permits was sufficient to address litter. Mr. Rohlf stated that he felt the language was sufficient, and noted that if a complaint is received; all it takes is a phone call to the Landfill to correct the situation. Mr. Rohlf stated that the Landfill routinely picks up along Highway 169. Ms. Dehn stated that the complaints typically are received after a windy day. Commissioner Anderson asked if the date would be changed in the permit and license for the End Use Plan. Mr. Rohlf stated that the date would be changed to 2006. There being no further public comment, Chair Pederson closed the public hearing. MOVED BY COMMISSIONER ANDERSON AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER FRANZ TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY ELK RIVER LANDFILL, INC. FOR RENEWAL OF THEIR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT WITH THE CONDITIONS RECOMMENDED BY STAFF IN THEIR MEMO DATED FEBRUARY 24,2004, CASE NO. CU 04-01. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. It was the consensus of the Commission that they supported approval of the Solid Waste Facility License by the City Council, as well. 5.2. Request by Dancin on Broadway II, Inc. for a Conditional Use Permit to Operate a Dance Studio in Elk River Plaza 4th Addition, Public Hearing - Case No. CU 04-02 Planner Chris Leeseberg presented the staff report for this item. Tammy Wills of Dancin on Broadway has requested a conditional use permit to operate a dance studio and retail space for dance equipment at 716 Freeport Avenue. Mr. Leeseberg reviewed the layout of the facility, number of employees and students, hours of operation, scope of the business, access and parking. Staff recommends approval of the request with one condition; that the applicant will be required to apply for an amendment to their conditional use permit if they wished to expand their facility.