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. . . PAGE 2 Planning Commission Minutes November 12. 1986 6) Mr. Beck briefly explained the majority of changes in the draft ordinance to page #24 and at this time explained that there are smaller changes throughout the remainder of the ordinance. Acting Chairman Barrett questioned the hours of operation. Mr. Beck stated that the City Council will set hours of operation for individual facilities as they are licensed. Mr. Beck further noted that this was at the suggestion of the landfill operators. Commissoner Temple questioned what affect this ordinance would have on any facilities in the City currently operating if they are in violation of one or more of the regulations specified in the ordinance. Mr. Beck explained that the existing facilities would have to comply within 120 days. this ordinance compared with other noted that this ordinance is very other surrounding communities. Commissioner Kimball questioned how communities in the area. Mr. Beck comprehensive compared with ordinances in Acting Chairman Barrett opened the public hearing. Roger Miller. Attorney for NSP, 402 Dovers Bank Building, S. St. Paul made the following comments regarding the draft ordinance. 1) He stated that the present zoning regulations coupled with the conditional use permit is a effective means in which to carry out the objectives of the City without this license and ordinance regulations. 2) Stated that the detailed license requirement standards for license should obviate any requirements for a conditional use permit. 3) Stated the solid waste facility should be a permitted use with the only requirement to be licensing. 4) Questioned if a conditional use permit is required, and if so. does each of the uses require a separate conditional use permit or do all the facilities come under one conditional use permit? 5) 604.04(5) - What is intended by the word stored? Some material may be left on the site for a short time, is this permissible? 6) 604.08(2) - Stated that fees can only be imposed as a fee on landfill according to State Statute. feels it is unfair to impose a fee three times for the; processing plant, burn facility and landfill. 7) 604.10(f) - Is best available technology meant for conditional use permit or license? Also felt best available technology is a vague term from an operating standpoint. Stated the term is not defined in the ordinance. 8) 604.12 - Stated that the insurance should be the maximum amount required by the City Ordinance.