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1 • 6.) Transportation Routes: The site access is off of 2215` Ave., which was realigned and hard- surfaced in 1998-1999. This work was proposed in the original mining permit application. Asphalt now extends from US 169 to the west past the site entrances and western boundary. Plans included in ' this application illustrate the new alignment and grades of 221st Avenue. Access to the southern portion of the site was realigned in the spring of 2001 . The new alignment is directly across from the ' plant entrance, improving site lines and safety. Average traffic generated from the site is expected to range from 100-150 trucks per day (200-300 truck trips) and is not expected to change as a result of 1 the proposed amendment. Acceleration lanes were added to the north and south on US 169. ' Turn lanes are also currently in place from US 169 to 221' Ave. 7.) a. Physical relationship of site with respect to the community. The site is located near the northern boundary of Elk River. The site is immediately west of U.S. Highway 169. The site is approximately 3 miles north of the developed area of Elk River. ' b. Site analysis: ' The southern portion of the site is located south of 221st Ave. Past mining activity occurred on this site by previous owners prior to the initial Tiller CUP. Tiller has actively mined this area ' over the past 4 years. The material is excavated and then hauled south approximately 1 .5 miles to a washplant for further ' processing. The terrain is irregular with little topsoil or overburden. The western area of this portion of the site is wooded. ' Portions of the northern parcel of land were also mined prior to Tiller's CUP. The area of past mining activity has brush for ' ground cover and little overburden. This area is where the asphalt plant was constructed. Berms have been constructed along US 169 and a portion of 221st Ave. for screening. The ' remaining portion of the property is wooded, with varying amounts of topsoil. t7