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Planning Commission Minutes April 22, 1997 Page 3 . COMMISSION MEETING. COMMISSIONER MESICH SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. Staff report by Steve Rohlf. The Elk River Landfill is requesting an amendment to their current conditional use permit for a 52 acre expansion of the landfill site, and to renew their solid waste facility license. Steve reviewed issues regarding the MPCA permit, corrective actions being taken at the landfill, the proposed expansion and final elevation, as addressed in his memo the Planning Commission dated April 22, 1997. Commissioner Kuester questioned why no trees can be planted on the cell sites as part of the land reclamation. Steve Rohlf explained the root system would penetrate the protective cap and allow contaminants to be released. Chair Anderson opened the public hearing. There being no comment from the public, Chair Anderson closed the public hearing. Steve Rohlf explained the function of the active gas venting is to control methane gas migration, and also helps to reduce the extent of volatile organic ground water contamination. Steve added there may be some opportunity to utilize the methane gas in conjunction with the Energy City designation. . Commissioner Minton questioned how many cells are unlined at the landfill. Vicki Kreger, representing the Elk River Landfill, stated there are 9 unlined cells, and 3 lined cells. She added the landfill has agreed to locate the wind generator proposed as an Energy City project on their property. Chair Anderson questioned how many years the landfill expects to operate. Ms. Kreger stated they predict operation for 30 - 50 more years. Steve added this would amount to a total capacity of 13.1 million yards of refuse. Ms. Kreger stated they have met with a consultant to address long term issues regarding closure of the landfill. COMMISSIONER THOMPSON MOVED THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY ELK RIVER LANDFILL, INC. FOR AN AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO. CU 97-9, BASED ON THE CONDITIONS ADDRESSED BY STAFF. CHAIR ANDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. Ms. Kreger expressed her appreciation for staff's helpfulness and their willingness to go out of their way to work with them. 5.3. Bauerlv Bros. Reauest for Conditional Use Permit and License to Mine Gravel. Public Hearina Case No. CU 97-2 . Staff report by Steve Rohlf. Bauerly Bros., Inc. is requesting a conditional use permit to excavate gravel on approximately 150 acres located east of Highway 169 and south of 225th Avenue, currently owned by Ernest T oth. Bauerly is proposing to mine the site for approximately 20 years, and the gravel is mined for