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Planning Commission Minutes August 24. 1999 Page 2 . their operation are 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. CAMAS is also requesting permission to repair equipment at their mine 24 hours a day. Mr. Rohlf reviewed the history of the site and issues associated with the CAMAS operation addressed in the memo to the Planning Commission regarding traffic, noise, glare, water usage and hours of operation. He reviewed the proposed language changes in the conditional use permit. Mr. Rohlf noted that the city allowed CAMAS to operate in the extended hours on a trial basis for 7 days in August and no complaints were received from the Horvath's which are closest to the operation, or any other residents. Adjacent residents were notified of the trial extended hours. He explained that CAMAS has a history of meeting with the neighboring residents regarding any changes in their operation and has been very successful in addressing their concerns. Mr. Rohlf stated that if any problems arise with the new hours of operation, the conditional use permit provides the city a means of control. Staff recommended approval of the amendment to the conditional use permit as proposed in the staff report. Chair Cote opened the public hearing. Ed Hunt, 21777 Olson Street, stated he was concerned that when the leaves fall off the trees, the sound will carry further than it does now. He suggested that CAMAS add a second crusher if they wished to speed up their operation. There being no further comments from the public, Chair Cote closed the public hearing. . Commissioner Chambers asked Mr. Biraugle of CAMAS why they are not planning to "double up" on their equipment to increase their production. Bob Biraugle, representing CAMAS, Minnesota, stated that the noise would also be doubled. He noted that CAMAS will be using urethane (rubber) screens and lining the equipment chutes with rubber to reduce noise. Mr. Biraugle stated that he visited the site during the extended hours and the only noise which was heard was a soft "thumping" one time when a rock was stuck. Commissioner Mesich questioned if there were mines in the city operating 24 hours a day. Mr. Rohlf stated that the Barsody, Toth and Plaisted Companies' pits had extended hours. Commissioner Mesich questioned if there were any other types of complaints regarding the mines. Mr. Rohlf indicated that a complaint was received from Mr. Horvath regarding dust. Since that time, a berm has been constructed to address his concern. Also, two years ago a complaint was received on an occasion when a bearing went out in the crusher and the noise could not be heard in the pit itself, but created a high pitched squealing sound one-half mile away. Mr. Rohlf stated that the permit is structured so that if any problems arise which are related to the extended hours, CAMAS will be required to make the necessary corrections in order to continue operating. Chair Cote stated he felt the conditional use permit was adequate to address any concerns which may arise. . Mr. Biraugle stated that CAMAS sent letters to residents within 1,000 feet of the operation approximately 2 weeks ago. advising them of the proposed change in hours and he received no calls.