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Planning Commission Minutes August 22, 1995 Page 3 . HEARING. COMMISSIONER TACHENY SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. Commissioner Kreger abstained from discussion and voting on this issue. Staff report by Steve Rohlf. The Shiely Company is requesting an amendment to an existing conditional use permit for mineral excavation to allow the placement of a concrete ready mix plant within their existing pit. Steve Rohlf reviewed two conditions to be added to the conditional use permit proposed by staff. Discussion followed regarding whether or not there was a need for further conditions. Chair Kuester opened the public hearing. Brad Gabowski, 11631 219th Avenue NW, questioned whether or not there would be a significant increase in traffic, and also, days and hours of operation. . Steve Rohlf stated the hours of operation would be 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Saturday, with the exception that sales may occur outside the normal hours on a temporary basis not to exceed 7 days. An example of this would be a major road project that required working during the nighttime hours in order to accommodate traffic. Bob Bireaugle explained that the truck traffic would be similar to the existing traffic from the gravel mining, but that business may increase and he could not predict the affect on truck traffic. Steve Rohlf stated there were acceleration and deceleration lanes on the highway. He stated that the subject site was an ideal location for the ready mix operation. Steve Ach questioned whether or not the operation would be seasonal. Mr. Bireaugle stated that initially it would be seasonal. but if a significant winter job was acquired, they may consider insulating the plant for winter operation. Chair Kuester closed the public hearing. Discussion followed regarding the number and size of trees. Bob Bireaugle explained that Shiely plans include planting 50 spruce and pine trees of mixed sizes on the existing berm along Highway 169. 20 trees will be as large as 8-10' and the remaining would vary in size from seedlings to 2 - 3 year old transplant stock. The trees would be randomly planted to provide a natural looking screen for the proposed ready mix concrete facility. Mr. Bireaugle stated the trees are proposed to be planted in late 1995 and early 1996. . COMMISSIONER TACHENY MOVED THE PLANNING RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT REQUEST BY THE SHIELY COMPANY FOR A CONCRETE READY MIX PLANT, PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO. CU 95-17, WITH