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<br />. <br /> <br />Issues <br /> <br />Traffic <br />CAMAS is not requesting an extension to their current hours for hauling out of this site, <br />which are normally 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. However, the additional processing hours do <br />equate to CAMAS hauling more product from out of the site. Staff feels the existing <br />acceleration lane and protected left turn lane on U.S. Highway 169 that serve CAMAS' <br />entrance are adequate to handle this additional traffic. Staff is not proposing any changes <br />to the current CUP regarding traffic. <br /> <br />Noise <br />Noise is one of the major concerns associated with this request to allow washing, <br />screening, and crushing into the evening hours. This particular mining operation is <br />somewhat isolated. However, where noise will travel can be quite difficult to predict. <br /> <br />To address the issue of noise, in CAMAS' current CUP the city references state noise <br />level standards and remedies for noise problems, like the placement of stockpile to divert <br />noise. In addition, CAMAS is required to use an alternative to backup alarms outside the <br />hours of7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., i.e. strobe lights, microwave sensors, cameras, etc. The <br />sound of backup alarms seems to travel quite far, especially at night. <br /> <br />. Glare <br />CAMAS will need to use artificial lighting to work at night. There is language in the <br />CUP regarding standards for lighting and remedies, if it becomes a problem. <br /> <br />Water Usage <br />Additional hours for washing gravel means more water usage. During the drought in the <br />latter part of the 1980s, there were residential wells in this area that were affected by the <br />depletion of the water table. Staff feels condition 18 "Groundwater protection measures", <br />found on page 6 ofthe attached CUP, adequately addresses this issue. Remedies include <br />curtailing pumping activities until water levels return. <br /> <br />Hours of Operation <br />This section contains the ultimate remedy for problems resulting from the additional <br />hours. Proposed language in the attached CUP requires that CAMAS try to resolve <br />complaints from neighboring residents regarding noise, glare, vibration, dust, or other <br />issues arising from the extended hours. If unresolved by CAMAS, these complaints then <br />go to city staff to see if a resolution can be found. If a satisfactory resolution is not <br />found, the Planning Commission and the City Council shall hold a public hearing to <br />determine if the extended hours should be revoked. The extended hours should only be <br />allowed if they do not unreasonably annoy anyone. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />s: \b&z\stever\camascup.doc <br />