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Planning Commission Minutes Page 3 July 11, 2006 --------------------------- FOR ACONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO THE AUGUST 8, 2006 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, AND TO EXTEND THE 60 DAY PERIOD FOR ACTION ON THIS ITEM TO SEPTEMBER 28, 2006. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 5.3. Request by Nature's Drv Cleaning fc~r Cnnditi Mr. Barnhart presented the request by Nature's Dry Cleaning for a conditional use permit to allow a dry cleaning establishment in the Briggs multi-tenant building approved for construction on Freeport Street. He reviewed the parking and circulation for the site. Staff recommends approval of the request with the three conditions listed in the staff report. Commissioner Scott asked how much space the dry cleaning operation would occupy. Mr. Barnhart stated that it was approximately 1,400 square feet, with 400 square feet for customer area and the remaining 1,000 for the dry cleaning operation. Chair Lemke asked if there were State guidelines for dry cleaning operations. Mr. Barnhart stated that the MPCA has pollution standards. Chair Lemke suggested that Condition #3 include disposal in a manner in accordance with all local, state and federal guidelines. Chair Lemke opened the public hearing. Mark Leidens, applicant -Explained that the process he will be using utilizes hydrocarbon and is biodegradable. He stated that it looks like water and has no odor. Mr. Leidens stated that he will be contracting with Safety Clean to dispose of the discharged product. Mr. Jim Duback, 117 West Main St. Libertyville, IL - He explained that Nature's Dry Cleaning will be using two types of cleaning processes. One will be a wet cleaning process which uses soap and water just like traditional home washing machines. The other will be a dry clean process using a hermetically sealed machine with a clay filtration system containing the hydrocarbon solvent. Mr. Duback stated that the solvent has a flashpoint of 142 degrees and contains mineral oil. Less than 18 gallons of solvent are used, compared to the older style cleaning machines with require 150 gallons. He stated that the solvent is changed every three months, leaving only about three quarts of solvent to be disposed of. Commissioner Scott asked of curbing under the machine is required, to contain the solvent in the event of a spill. Mr. Duback stated that there will be a tray under the machine which would contain the 27 gallons of solvent (150%). Commissioner Scott suggested a condition that chemicals not be stored outside at any time. Mr. Duback stated that the most the applicant would have at one time is 3 - 4 gallons. He stated that the solvent would not be stored and that when the applicant needed more, the most that would be delivered would likely be 5 gallons. Mr. Leidens stated that the filters would be disposed of by Safety Clean. He stated that even if the solvent was spilled, it is biodegradable. Commissioner Anderson asked if this was Mr. Leidens first endeavor in the dry cleaning business. Mr. Leidens stated yes, but that he has been in the fire and water restoration business for manyyears, as well as being one of four in the State of Minnesota that does methamphetamine clean-ups. Mr. Duback noted that this dry cleaning process has been approved in New York and California, which have some of the toughest requirements in the country. Chair Lemke