Commission defers private transfer-station site plan pending traffic study and cross-access agreements

The Planning Commission voted to defer consideration of a proposed 14,400-square-foot private transfer station and associated 4,000-square-foot office addition at 210 Cedar King Road for 30 days to allow staff to complete review of a traffic-impact study (TIS) and for the applicant and neighboring property owners to finalize and record cross-access agreements.

Nut graf: Commissioners said they were not opposed to the project in principle but emphasized the need for a complete traffic study because heavy truck movements and queuing could affect industrial and residential routes. Several commissioners and staff asked that the TIS be circulated to the commission when ready rather than relying solely on an administrative staff approval.

Planning staff reported that the text amendment allowing a private transfer station was adopted by City Council and takes effect tomorrow, but the site plan still requires TIS approval and recorded cross-access easements. The applicant had ordered the TIS and staff said it had been on order for weeks; cross-access agreements were drafted and under review by an adjacent property owner. Commission members asked that staff either present the TIS to the commission or ensure the commission receives the study and a staff recommendation before final administrative sign-off. The motion to defer for one month passed on a roll-call vote.

Ending: The commission deferred the matter for 30 days so staff can complete technical review. The applicant should supply the final TIS and recorded cross-access documents to staff in that window.