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Planning Commission Minutes Page 9 February 28, 1995 • Gary Schmitz noted that Mr. Hetland is considering purchasing the small adjacent parcel of property, the site of the former Steve's Oil, but is planning to keep it separate from the subject property. Staff recommends approval of the requests, with the conditions outlined in .the memo to the Planning Commission. Chair Kuester opened the public hearing for the land use amendment and zone change. Earl Hohlen, 39 Main Street, stated that he is aware of Mr. Hetland's recycling business in Osseo and feels Mr. Hetland does a good job. Chair Kuester closed the public hearing. Mr. Hetland commented that close to 25% of customer calls to his Osseo business come from the Elk River area, demonstrating a need for a recycling center in this area. He feels that a location on the highway is critical to the success of the proposed business. Mr. Hetland stated he is in agreement with staff's recommendations. He added that since he is buying the property with existing tenants, it may be a challenge to clean up the property. Commissioner Minton questioned the status of the other tenants. Mr. Hetland stated that Kober Excavating and the Marigold Trucking are both outside operations. Commissioner Minton questioned what could be done about the messy appearance of the operations, and also, the number of trailers Mr. Hetland plans to store in the back. Mr. Hetland stated that he plans to store 5 -6 trailers outside in the back. Commissioner expressed his concern that other businesses along Highway 10 will request the I-1 Light Industrial zoning designation. Commissioner Dillon questioned whether or not there would be additional screening along 165th Avenue. Gary Schmitz stated there is limited residential to the west. Chair Minton expressed concern that the site be buffered and screened from the C3 property to the east, possibly with evergreen trees. Gary Schmitz stated that there are some options for tree plantings in that particular area. COMMISSIONER MINTON MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE LAND USE AMENDMENT FROM HB (HIGHWAY BUSINESS) TO LI (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) REQUESTED BY MR. DICK HETLAND, PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO. LUA 95-O1, CITING THE INFORMATION IN STAFF'S MEMO, THE LAND USE IS CONSISTENT WITH ADJACENT RDF PLANT PROPERTY, AND THE FOLLOWING REASONS, AS FACTS OF FINDING: 1. THE TIMES AND CONDITIONS HAVE CHANGED SINCE THE PROPERTY WAS DESIGNATED HB (HIGHWAY BUSINESS). 2. AN INDUSTRIAL LAND USE WOULD BE MORE COMPATIBLE WITH THE ADJACENT LAND USES. COMMISSIONER THOMPSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.