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Planning Commission Minutes February 23, 1999 Page 3 . Commissioner Mesich asked if the building would be visible from Highway 169. Steve stated that it would not be visible. Commissioner Morris questioned what type of special soils would be handled at the proposed building. John Weicht, representing the applicant, explained that the soil was a mixture of peat and sand, which is used by golf courses. He explained that previously, a building owned by the applicant burned down due combustion of the peat. He noted that the air will be removed from the peat before it is stored in the building, alleviating the concern for combustion. Mr. Weicht also explained that the building will be used to store mining equipment, such as dozers and scrapers. Commissioner Kuester asked what type of machinery will be used. Mr. Weicht explained that the machinery is very simple and operates by electricity to "vacuum" pack the peat mixture into bags. Mr. Weicht noted that they will have no problem addressing the building department's concerns. Chair Cote opened the public hearing. Don Lemmon, 11369 Brook Road, asked how far the building would be from the property line. Mr. Weicht stated the building would be approximately 150' from the property line and would be 60' x 100' in size. Mr. Lemmon indicated he did not have a problem with the proposed building. . Commissioner Mesich and Chair Cote indicated they would like more information regarding the site plan. Chair Cote asked if there would be noise associated with the operation. Mr. Weicht indicated this operation would generate far less noise than the gravel mining. He noted that there are no plans for septic or floor drain. Commissioner Mesich questioned how many additional truck trips would be generated by this operation. Mr. Weich indicated that there would likely be 3 or 4 truck trips per day. Commissioner Kuester asked how close the mining would be to this building. Mr. Weicht explained that the site on which the building was located would be mined as part of their Phase 4 mining plan. Commissioner Morris asked for an explanation of the handling process. Mr. Weich explained the process, noting that site would only operate approximately 16 hours per month. There being no other public comment, Chair Cote closed the public hearing. Commissioner Kuester expressed her concern regarding exception to the architectural standards and the temporary status of the structure. Discussion followed regarding these issues. Commissioner Mesich felt a variance would be necessary for exception from the architectural standards. Commissioner Kuester felt the ordinance could be amended to address the building standards for temporary structures. Further discussion followed regarding options to address the architectural standards. . Mr. Weicht indicated he would be willing to install architectural treatments to meet the city's requirements.