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3. The existing residence be allowed to remain provided that the occupants axe <br />employees of Plaisted Companies or JT Land Company and their job is that of <br />caretaker of the mining pit and ox production facility. <br />4. Screening shall be provided along the east property line, between the facility and the <br />adjacent residence. <br />5. Downcast building lights only, no other site lighting is allowed. <br />Public Comment <br />Public comment was received noting concerns with the noise, hours of operation, and dust that were all <br />part of the busuiess. There are two property owners primarily affected, both were in attendance at the <br />meeting, in addition to a renter of one of the properties. One of the property owners provided <br />information that suggested that sandblasting operations be located in a controlled environment. A copy <br />of this information is attached. <br />Other residents commented on the general noise that is a patt of the sandblasting operation. <br />Plannina Commission Discussion <br />The Planni>a Commission received the public comments, and discussed appropriate conditions to <br />protect the adjacent residents. Although not a part of the recommendation, the Commission suggested <br />that the hours of operation be consistent with those hours recently imposed on Tiller (7-7 M-P, and 7- <br />Noon on Saturday) The Commission also discussed moving the operation to another location within the <br />site, but ultimately required an enclosure and necessary modiEcations to ensure the operation meets ox <br />exceeds regulatory standards. <br />OSHA publishes Minnesota Noise Standards fox residential areas, establishing allowable noise levels fox <br />residential areas. These levels are measured at the property line near residences, and are as follows: <br />Daytime (Minnesota standards define daytime as 7 a to 10 p) 65 decibels, and nighttime is 55 decibels. <br />Attachments <br />Staff Report to Planning Commission dated September 11, 2007. <br />Sandblasting effects notes, from concerned resident. <br />MSDS sheets fox the sandblasting material, from the applicant. <br />Action Motion by Second by Vote <br />Follow Up <br />5:APLANNING\Cave I~ileeVCUPVCU 07-25 ]'T Land Co-$tonewozksVAcrion req~euCCd1;C 9-17-07.doe <br />