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Hours of O�eration The applicant operates numerous shifts, with some beginning before 6:00 a.m. As this is a heavy- manufacturing operation some of the work generates a significant amount of noise. Staff regularly receive calls from neighboring residential neighborhoods complaining of loud noises veryT early in the morning. While it is generall�T understood that the industrial operations of the applicant e�sted before the development of the residential areas, there is also an opportunityT for some noise mirigation measures `vith construction of the ne`v building. Building Materials The proposed building will be a steel sided structure similar to some of the existing buildings on site. The building location is generallyT behind large e�sting buildings and is largel�T screened from vie�v along high�vayT 10. Utilities There is a municipal �uell located less that 1,000 feet from the building site which is categorized by the iVlinnesota Department of Health as moderately vulnerable. Construction and operations in and around the building will need to follow federal and state wellhead protection requirements. Applicable Regulations In approving a Conditional Use Permit, the council mayT impose such specific conditions `vith regard to the development oY operation of the pYoposed use as it consideYs necessaryr to satisfy the seven standards set foYth in Section 30-654 and the requirements contained in this article and to promote compatibilityT with and minimize anyT potentiallyr adveYse effects upon adjacent properties, the neighborhood oY the city. The issuance of a Condirional Use Permit can be ordered onlyT if the use at the proposed location: LVill not en�iingeT; injuT e oa� detTzlnentally affect the use and enjoylnent of othe��p�opeT7y in tbe i�nlnediate vicinity o�� the public health, safety, �no�als, colnfo��, convenience o��gene�al2a�elfare of tbe neigbl�o�hood oa� the city. As noted above, noise has become a reoccurring issue regarding the operation of the industrial use. For this reason, staff recommends two conditions. First, require industrial operations occurring outside of a building to conform to the cittT's construcrion timing standards. Second, if industrial operations are to occur within the prohibited time, theyT should be within a building and all exterior openings must be closed. AdditionallyT, drier summers the last few yTears have created concerns regarding wind-blo`vn dust originating from the property. EspeciallyT dryT and �vindy periods have generated concerns around the dust and what mayT be airborne along with the dust. To address these concerns, staff has included a condition that a dust control plan must be on file with the cit�r prior to issuance of a building permit. The dust control plan should outline ongoing mitigation techniques and methods for addressing dust during especiall�T dr�T and �vind�T periods. 2. LVill be consistent �a�ith tbe coYnp� ebensive plan. The propert�T is guided for Industrial Uses and supports the growth and development of the Elk River business communityT. 3. LVill not i�npede the noT�7nal and o��er•ly develop�nent and ilnpr•ove7nent of suT7•ounding vacantpr•opeT7y. Surrounding properties are fu11yT developed and staff has included conditions to address and mitigate impacts to adjacent, developed, areas. Staff does not see a need to impose specific conditions to satisfyT this standard.