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City Council Minutes September 17, 2007 Page 9 . former employee of Stonewoxks and when he was employed there he had to show the Fire Department how to stop the muriauc acid during a leak. Patricia Martie, 21149 Highway 169 -believes that residents were misled on the type of business Stoneworks was during original meetings. Ms. Mamie explained that she is not concerned about the hours of operation as long as they do not keep her awake at night. She expressed concerns over the sandblasting and powerwashing that takes place during those hours. She stated that she and hex husband will not be able to sell their home because of the business. Ms. Marne questioned why the owners had to locate the business so close to the residences when Mr. Plaisted owns so much property in the azea. She noted that she would not be opposed to Stonewoxks employees and business associates using the access off of Highway 169 if it was paved. Chris Catron, property owner 11574 211a' Avenue -expressed concerns over the impact the sandblasting and power washing operations are having on his tenants and the other residents in the area. He indicated that if the sandblasting was conducted indoors it would alleviate a majority of the problems. Mx. Catron also expressed concerns over serious health issues that can be caused from sandblasting. Todd Plaisted, 15781 Andrie St NW, Ramsey, of Stonewoxks -stated he understand the concerns regarding sandblasting but that Stonewoxks uses black diamond abrasive fox sandblasting which does not contain silica. He explained that the muriatic acid is used at a ratio of about 200/1 and the leak was caused by an air hose that was left on. He stated that the Fixe Department and the PCA investigated the incident and upon recommendation from both agencies, they have since switched to a stainless steel tank. Mr. Plaisted stated that he has no problem with closing the access off of Highway 169. He indicated that he would like to work with the neighbors to address their concerns. He stated that he and Stonewoxks President Kixt O'Konek have been working on identifying issues of concern. He stated that two main dust factors have been identified and addressed and they will continue to work on addressing other issues. Richard Kinney, 11574 211°h Avenue -questioned why if Stonewoxks has not followed the conditions of their previous CUP, would they be allowed an amendment to that CUP. There being no one else to speak to tMs issue, Mayor Klinzing closed the public hearing. Councilmember Motin indicated that he would like to see the company come back with ideas to address the concerns. He would also like to see the hours reduced on the weekends. Councilmember Fazbex concurred that the hours should be reduced. He stated that Saturday hours should be reduced from 8 a.m. to Noon and eliminated on Sunday. Councilmembex Zerwas concurred that the hours of operation should be reduced. He indicated that he believes a happy medium with the production could be reached. Mx. Barnhart clarified that the original CUP does not prohibit outside work. He stated that Stonewoxks has been allowed to continue their outside opexadon until this issue is resolved. He questioned if the Council concues. Councilmember Motin stated that he does as long as this item is brought back fox Council consideration soon. He also stated that he would like to determine if sandblasting is considered part of production in which case it should be done indoors. Mr. Barnhart stated that this Item will be discussed at the October 15 Counc$ meeting. •