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Planning Commission Minutes June 28, 1994 &'NWWE~ Page 2 . q'lRevil:=Avdfco88ttio8dltJsepermHBVcommerc:ll51Asol1dlKcU94;Ot' Staff report presented by Stephen Rohlf. Commercial Asphalt Company has an asphalt plant in an existing gravel pit located in the southwest corner of the intersection of County Road 33 and Highway 169. One of the conditions of that renewal was a review by the Planning Commission in June, 1994, to address the "odor" issue presented by surrounding neighbors. This was not a formal public hearing, however, Mr. Rohlf did send notification of this request to the surrounding property owners. Mr. Rohlf stated that he did not received any comments from the public regarding Commercial Asphalt or the odor issue. Chairman Tveite informed the public that this is not a public hearing, however, he would receive comments from the public. No one responded. Chairman Tveite thanked Commercial Asphalt for their efforts in resolving the concerns of the neighbors and the community. Staff report presented by Gary Schmitz. Solid Rock Church requested a conditional use permit to operate a school accommodating grades K-12 from the existing church facility. . Terry Maurer commented on the traffic study prepared by Benshoof & Associates stating he concurred with the conclusion reached by the Benshoof report. Chairman Tveite announced the public hearing was continued from last month's Planning Commission meeting and anyone wishing to speak could do so now. Gary Kleis, 19815 Irving Street, Elk River, expressed his concerns regarding the already congested intersection of 197th and Irving. Further concerns include students of the school driving and adding to the traffic, and if City services will become available in this area necessitating assessments. Dan Schwark, 19785 Irving, Elk River, suggested a three-way stop sign at 197th and Irving. Terry Maurer responded regarding how the City determines if a stop or yield sign is warranted. John Polden, 11751-196 Avenue, Elk River, reported that traffic at these intersections is dangerous and even a yield sign would help. Mr. Polden also commented on the increased traffic of school busses in the neighborhood and stated he would not be in favor of the increased traffic this use would generate. Another concern regarded the students; will students be kept on the school grounds while school is in session? . Bill Matthews, Pastor, Solid Rock Church, informed the Planning Commission that after an independent poll by the Church, the traffic estimates are probably lower than anticipated by the Benshoof report. Also, since busses already run in this area, one or two additional busses should not be a problem. No students will be allowed off the Church property while school is in session.