Notice of Public Hearing Stearns County Planning Commission
Notice is hereby given that the Stearns County Planning Commission, in and for the County of Stearns, will conduct certain public hearings as follows:
To consider an Interim Use Permit application submitted by Central Specialties Inc, Alexandria Minn., on behalf of Charles Nystrom and Kristie Orn, Kimball Minn., according to Sections 4.18, 6.15 and 9.2.6 A of Stearns County Land Use and Zoning Ordinance #439 to operate a temporary asphalt plant in the Agricultural 80 (A-80) zoning district. The proposal is located in part of the S1/2NE1/4, lying north of Powder Ridge Road and west of 93rd Avenue in Section 34, Maine Prairie Township (122/29). The property address is 14735 93rd Ave., Kimball, Minn.
When and where is the meeting?
Date: Monday, March 29, 2021
Time: 7:00 p.m. or soon thereafter.
Location: Stearns County Service Center 3301 County Road 138, Waite Park, MN 56387.
In response to COVID-19, and pursuant to Minnesota Statute Chapter 12 relating to Emergency Management, Governor Walz has declared a state of emergency. In response to the state of emergency and in accordance with Minnesota Statute Chapter 13D.021, Planning Commission members and the applicant may participate by telephone or other electronic means. In-person attendance and comments from the Public will not be allowed to conform with MDH and CDC guidelines to minimize gatherings. The meetings will be broadcast live at http://stearnscountymn.iqm2.com/Citizens/Default.aspx.
How do I participate?
Public Testimony: If you would like to participate in public testimony by telephone or other electronic means, please contact Heidi Winskowski at Heidi.Winskowski@co.stearns.mn.us or (320) 656-3613.
Written Testimony: You may submit written testimony by emailing Heidi.Winskowski@co.stearns.mn.us by 3 p.m. on the hearing date. Written testimony may also be mailed to the Stearns County Environmental Services Department, Service Center, 3301 County Road 138, Waite Park, MN 56387.
Comments on this public hearing are not limited to those persons receiving copies of this notice. If you know of any interested person, who for any reason has not received a copy of this notice, it would be appreciated if you would inform them of this public hearing.
Where can I view the application?
A copy of the application can be viewed approximately one week prior to the meeting at http://stearnscountymn.iqm2.com/Citizens/Default.aspx. Action taken on this request will be available shortly after the meeting at the same website location.
What if the meeting changes?
This meeting is subject to change. Please sign up for automatic updates for this meeting at http://stearnscountymn.iqm2.com/Citizens/Default.aspx. Call the Department for assistance.
What is the next step?
The Stearns County Board of Commissioners will consider this request on April 6, 2021. The agenda can be found at http://stearnscountymn.iqm2.com/Citizens/Default.aspx. Interim Use Permits and Conditional Use will be placed on the consent agenda which is heard at the beginning of the agenda. To inquire how to request an item be placed under the regular agenda for discussion, please contact the Department. If the Board of Commissioners do not concur with the Planning Commission, they will hold another public hearing and new notice will be sent.
Jeff Bertram, Chair
Stearns County Planning Commission
Barrier-free status: This meeting will be accessible to the handicapped. Attempts will be made to accommodate any other individual need for special services. Please call (320) 656-3613 early so arrangements can be made.
Published in the Tri-County News Thursday, March 18, 2021.