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Planning Commission Minutes May 22, 2001 Page 2 . was included in the city's Environmental Impact Statement and a yearly license is required for their operations, including the hot-mix asphalt plant. Commissioner Baker arrived at this time (6:35 p.m.) Mr. Rohlf described the woods located on the site, noting that buffers would be required to save trees where possible. Also, a 140' buffer will be maintained between the wetland on the site and excavation activities. Tiller is proposing to exchange land with C.S. McCrossan Construction, Inc. as described in the staff report. This arrangement is to make logical boundaries between the two properties, stopping the mining in a valley versus the top of a ridge. Mr. ~ohlf reviewed the following points as described in detail in the conditional use permlt: 1. Ground water - Washing of gravel will not be allowed at Tiller's site due to concerns that appropriating large amounts of ground water would cause the contamination at the Elk River Landfill to laterally migrate faster. 2. Hours of operation will be 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Tiller has requested exceptions be made for the hot-mix plan when a paving job requires working at night to avoid heavy traffic times. . 3. Setbacks are proposed as follows: 50' setback adjacent to 221 Sl Avenue and Highway 169; a 200' buffer adjacent to the City trail; no setback between Tiller's operation and the McCrossan property discussed previously; a 30' setback between mining activities, and a 200' wide buffer required of the Elk River Landfill on their property. Commissioner Baker asked what type of buffer from the City trail Mr. Rohlf is proposing. Mr. Rohlf stated that there will be a 200 foot wide area left undisturbed (i.e., no tree cutting, mining, etc.). Commissioner Franz asked if the issue with the adjacent property owner has been resolved. Chair Pederson opened the public hearing. . Mike Caron, Tiller Corporation, stated that he met with the neighbor and that his concerns were screening and planting of trees. A tree plan has been developed which will address the neighbor's concerns. Mr. Caron noted that odor from the asphalt plant was a concern of the neighbor to the east in the past, but Tiller is now able to adjust their plant operation to address this issue when it becomes a problem. Commissioner Baker asked how the complaint process works. Mr. Caron stated that it only takes a phone call and either he or his plant manager will go out to meet with the neighbor. If complaints continue regarding odor, they can then use additives to mask the odor. Mr. Rohlf noted that a severe inversion could result in suspension of their permit.