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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br />Tuesday, January 21, 2014 <br />6:30 o’clock p.m. <br />_____________________________________________________________________________________ <br />  <br />Page 15 of 26  <br />  <br />Gaffron stated one of the reasons for the concrete slab and strapping is to prevent it from floating once the <br />tank starts to empty. Gaffron stated he did discuss this with the DNR regarding the floodplain, and the <br />representative indicated it would be okay as long as it is protected so it does not float and it is sealed so <br />that nothing can flow into the lake should the elevation rise above 931.5’. Gaffron noted it would <br />require approval from the Minnehaha Watershed District if fill is required. <br /> <br />Gaffron stated the assumption is that the slab, in the location it is proposed at existing grade, will likely <br />move up to 931.5’, and whether that requires two inches or eight inches of fill remains to be determined. <br />Gaffron indicated Staff will require additional detail before that permit could be issued. <br /> <br />Landgraver asked if there are any other installations of this sort in the City. <br /> <br />Gaffron indicated there are and have been fuel storage tanks located on lakeshore properties where the <br />tank is below lake level and that the City has not heard about any issues with leaking. Gaffron stated <br />approximately 10 to 15 years ago all of the marinas had to reinstall new tanks based on new state <br />requirements. <br /> <br />Lemke asked whether the state requires any sort of containment system. <br /> <br />Gaffron noted this is a double-walled tank and that the assumption is that whatever requirements the state <br />has will need to be met prior to issuance of a permit. <br /> <br />Schoenzeit noted the Super America located near Lord Fletcher’s has an underground tank. <br /> <br />Lemke asked if daily fuel deliveries would impact the flow of traffic on the property. <br /> <br />Gaffron stated there is basically only one location on the property for the tank and that it will become an <br />operation issue for the property owner to have the deliveries at a time when it does not cause problems for <br />the business. <br /> <br />Thiesse noted this is considered a boat club and not a marina. <br /> <br />Gaffron stated it is a marina that has slips for public use as well as a boat club and slips that are being <br />used by a boat sales operation. <br /> <br />Thiesse pointed out the boat club is requesting the gas tank and not the marina. <br /> <br />Gaffron stated the boat club, who is now the owner of the property, is requesting the fuel storage tank and <br />that there could be a condition that could be placed on the approval limiting the use of the tank only to the <br />boat club. Gaffron stated they would then need to come back later if they want to expand the use. <br /> <br />McGrann stated he would be recusing himself from the discussion since he is a member of the boat club. <br /> <br />Landgraver asked if one of the residential lots still has a house on it. <br /> <br />Gaffron indicated the property located at 1442 extends from lake to lake through North Shore Drive. The <br />portion east of Shoreline Drive is zoned commercial and the portion to the west is zoned residential. If <br />Item #01 - PC Agenda - * 02/18/2014 <br />Approval of Planning Commission Minutes 01/21/14 <br />[Page 15 of 26]