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Planning Commission September 28, 2021 compliance with city code. Page 2 Commissioner Booth asked if he currently manages the chemicals at his current job. Mr. Wimpfheimer stated he does and is familiar with proper disposal of such chemicals. Gina Larson, 21043 Fresno Street NW, stated her concerns with the applicant's request. She asked if there will be a limit to the number of cars stored outside, noting there are several outside now. She asked if there will be signage visible from road and neighborhood. She asked about the amount of noise the business would generate as her neighborhood is quiet. She asked about the drainage system in building and would it include a floor drain and trap. She asked how new and used chemicals will be stored as she has concerns with leakage into the wetland area behind his property. She stated the runoff goes into the creek and will eventually end up in their drinking water. She stated she did the drain tile in this development, and it is very fragile. She asked about a fire suppression system in the pole building, noting how quickly the wetlands can start on fire and spread. She asked if there are proposed colors of the outbuilding and signage. She asked if curb and gutter would be required and if any of the conditions can be waived by the council. She asked if the structure be made bigger, and how long would the CUP last for. Mr. Carlton answered Ms. Larson's questions. He stated there is no limit to the applicant storing personal vehicles if they are on an approved surface and are licensed and operable. He stated any vehicles being worked on would need to remain in the fenced area. He stated the applicant would not be allowed to work on any vehicles outdoors and all building openings would need to remain closed during work hours. He stated the applicant is allowed a 24x36 sign along the road. Regarding environmental concerns, Mr. Carlton stated the applicant would be required to follow PCA standards with permitting and storage of chemicals and take all precautions to avoid chemical leaks into water table. He stated fire suppression would be outlined in the commercial building code requirements and recalled the auto repair shop fire in Nowthen a few years previous, stating the commercial standards are required to avoid a fire from occurring in Elk River. Mr. Carlton stated curb and gutter is a condition of the permit which will manage stormwater and runoff. He stated expansions of the building may be allowed but would require an amendment to the CUP. He noted the CUP, once approved, and recorded, is permanent and runs with the property, if conditions are followed and no violations are found. He stated if the use stops for six months or more, the CUP expires. He stated it didn't appear there was any encroachment into the easement areas, and a fence setback would be 10' from property line. Terri Hallgren, 21044 Fresno Street NW, stated she had the same concerns and questions that Ms. Larson asked. She noted her major concern with the effects on the environment and drinking water from inadequate chemical storage, and noted they moved to her neighborhood because they wanted peace and quiet. She asked who monitors if the applicant is following the outlined conditions. F A■EREI er A:IYURE