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Planning Commission MinutesU 0 U Page 3 March 22, 1994 ti O viEB • 7. Consider a Conditional Use Permit Renewal by Commercial Asphalt, Public Hearing, Case No CU 94-07 Staff report presented by Steve Rohlf. Commercial Asphalt requested a two year renewal of their conditional use permit for a gravel mining related facility (temporary asphalt plant). Chairman Tveite opened the public hearing. Nathan Bunker, 20347 Highway 169, Elk River, commented on the odor problem and wanted someone to identify the emissions they are breathing. Al Fifel, Auburn Street, Elk River, stated he is opposed to the renewal of Commercial Asphalt's conditional use permit. Mr. Fifel stated that on certain days, the odor is nauseating and the smoke layer is very thick (photographs and a letters from an area resident were presented to the Commission). Brenda Bunker, 20347 Highway 169, Elk River, stated that she is also opposed to the conditional use permit renewal. The odor is awful on some days and she questioned the quality of air they are breathing. Mrs. Bunker enter two (2) more letters from area residents. Chairman Tveite read the letters and entered them into public record. Gary Sauer, Commercial Asphalt, introduced himself and addressed the Planning • Commission. Regarding the Draft EIS, Mr. Sauer invited the Planning Commission to come to Maple Grove and view their restoration process. Regarding the recycling process and the odor problems, the plant has done much to help reduce the noise, however, the odor problems are somewhat more of a challenge. Mr. Sauer assured the Commission that Commercial Asphalt would do everything possible to try to reduce the odor and smoke including raising the stack and monitoring the smoke levels on a daily basis. They are completely willing to work with City staff and implement suggested modifications as necessary. Further, they are researching the possibility of a new facility north of the present site. Dick Peterson, of Commercial Asphalt, commented on emission monitoring and the actual procedures at the plant. Questions from the Commissioners included explaining the process of recycling asphalt, the mixing operations and State requirements, emission monitoring, and how to monitor and adjust the mixing process to produce lower levels of smoke and odor. Dick Peterson explained the variables involved with the mixing process and how the State must approve all mixing percentages used prior to implementation. Nathan Bunker, 20347 Highway 169, Elk River, stated that every morning there is a smoke and odor and he is very concerned about the quality of air they breathe. Mr. Bunker stated that some days it actually hurts to breathe the air in their own yard. Steve Rohlf explained the possible options for the plant: 1) modify the plant • operation; 2) modify the plant (burner, equipment, etc.); 3) relocation of the pc3-22.minutes