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. . . Planning Commission Minutes 2/25/92 Page 2 underlying land use of LR/Low Density. Barton Sand and Gravel is also requesting a conditional use permit for mineral excavation. The City Council will also be considering a license for this operation. The zone change request was discussed along with the conditional use permit request. Mr. Rohlf submitted a letter from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) in which they stated that they have looked at the request and feel that the project does not warrant an Environmental Impact Statement. The MPCA letter was made part of the public record. He also stated that staff received a verbal response from the Historical Society stating that there were no known archeological sites on the property. The DNR indicated there were no threatened or endangered species in the area. Mr. Rohlf further stated that he had contact with three citizens prior to the meeting in which they stated their concerns regarding screening, routing of the trucks, and the use of explosives. Mr. Rohlf stated that explosives would not be allowed for this mining operation. Gary Sauer, President of the Tiller Corporation introduced himself and his staff at this time. Mr. Sauer gave a brief overview of their site. Mr. Sauer stated that they have voluntarily submitted an EAW to identify environmental issues per staff's request. Bruce Malkersen, attorney representing Barton's Sand that the company has reviewed staff's report conditions and Barton's had no objections to them. and Gravel, stated with the proposed Commissioner Minton questioned the existing antenna tower on the south side. Mr. Sauer stated that the antenna tower was being leased on a month by month basis. They have informed the people that are leasing the tower that the tower will have to be removed. Chairman Nadeau opened the public hearing for both the zone change and conditional use permit request at this time. Dan Scheibel, 20092 Norfolk, stated that if he had known that was going to remain active, they would not have built on their because of the noise and dust. Mr. Scheibel stated that he was the City that the permit would only be renewed for three years. the pit property told by Mr. Rohlf stated that this pit used to be under County jurisdiction and that the County issued permits in 3 year increments. He didn't believe it was ever the intention of the City or County to limit mining activities until the entire site was mined. Dick Peterson, Vice President of Operations for Bartons, commented on the agreement with the developers of Brentwood Addition. Mr. Peterson felt that there was never any discussion that the pit was going to be fully mined within a 3 year period. He stated that Barton's traded some land to the developer (Dennis Anderson) during the development of that property.