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decision. Chair Hallan stated the intent was to have a floor drain just as other auto <br /> repair shops have been required to do. That is common practice for an auto repair shop. <br /> Planning Commission Member Paulbeck asked if it is required or is it common practice. <br /> Chair Hallan stated the City required it. The Plumbing Code reverts back to the local <br /> unit of government. He further stated he would have to research the Plumbing Code to <br /> see if it typically requires it or is it recommended. <br /> Chair Hallan asked Mr. Walberg how many vehicles he typically repairs. Mr. Walberg <br /> stated typically 5 vehicles a week. Chair Hallan stated he would like to see what the <br /> State Plumbing Code states on this type of repair facilities and the MPCA regarding <br /> requirements of the LUG requiring a grease trap. <br /> Planning Commission Member Birch asked if there is any information regarding the <br /> situation we are in with an existing building with in-floor heat and by requiring this, are <br /> we creating more of a problem than fixing one. <br /> Mr. Walberg stated they had their concrete poured long before this SSTS requirement. <br /> When asked by Chair Hallan, Mr. Walberg wondered if construction of the fence had <br /> solved the earlier problems. Bittner stated the fence has been installed by the deadline <br /> and provided photos of the new fence. <br /> When asked if there had been complaints, Bittner stated she had noticed the fire access <br /> driveway had been blocked. Planning Commission Member Wilson stated he had never <br /> seen it open. <br /> Chair Hallan stated the Planning Commission would like to research the questions <br /> regarding the floor drain. He also asked Mr. Walberg to provide the information he has <br /> received to the City regarding the EPA and the absorbents he uses. When asked, Mr. <br /> Walberg stated he takes his absorbents and rags to the transfer station in Pine River and <br /> properly disposes of them. <br /> Planning Commission Member Birch stated the Planning Commission would be remiss <br /> by not looking into the concerns regarding the fire access driveway. He personally has <br /> seen it blocked and it is a safety issue. The fire safety issue is not only for the Walberg's, <br /> but also for the volunteer fire fighters. It has been determined that the DNR property is <br /> not an access. <br /> Planning Commission Member Norton asked Mr. Walberg the size of the building; Mr. <br /> Walberg stated approximately 2,30o sf. The size may come into play regarding the <br /> rules. <br /> MINUTES io <br /> Pequot Lakes Planning Commission <br /> OCtOber 1�, 2019 <br />