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Planning Commission Minutes Page 7 September 11, 2007 based, there is still a concern with using other rocks, since the dust is the issue He stated that he also had concerns with the muriatic acid, and that an incident occurre on the site where the acid leaked onto the ground. F-lle stated he wanted to be sure the re idents are not at risk. Mr. Plaisted stated that the acid is used at a ratio of 120/1 to do the p wer washing, at 220 degrees. He explained the incident that occurred in which a tank hol g the muriatic acid sprang a leak and caused a fog. He stated that the Fire Chief required the to change to a stainless steel tank. He stated that the incident was investigated by the PCA. He noted that there is no excess acid runoff, since it is neutralized by the concrete base, nd that all products are store indoors. Mr. Catron stated that even if the acid is diluted, e had concerns of buildup in the basin where the runoff occurs. He stated that even ally the product would get into the groundwater. There being no further public comment, Chair Stevens closed the public hearing. Chair Stevens asked what the distance was from the sandblasting area to the cl sest residence. Mr. Plaisted stated it was approximately 250 feet to the closest resi ence and 280 feet to the property to the north. Chair Stevens asked what the decibel level o the equipment was. Mr. Plaisted stated it has not been measured. Commissioner Westgaard asked if the issue is enforcement of the 2005 permit r a change to it. He stated he appreciated the input of the residents. Mr. Barnhart explained that in the 2005 permit discussion, the applicant indicated that outside work would be loc ted on the west side of the building, which is inconsistent with what is occurring today. e stated that the neighbors' concerns are also an issue. He stated that the business will con nue and that the Planning Commission has the opportunity now to add conditions to limit e hours of operation and require the exterior work to be done on the west side of the buil ~. Commissioner Lemke stated that the mining operation is regulated by the MP A and questioned whether or not the sandblasting operation is regulated. Commissio er Westgaard stated that the sandblasting would likely be regulated by OSHA. He stated he ould like to see the outdoor activities moved to the west, away from the residents. Commissioner Staul questioned why the 2005 CUP does not address the outd r work. Mr. Barnhart noted that it would be difficult to address every possible issue that m arise. Commissioner Westgaard stated he felt there are issues that the Planning Com ~ssion is not able to enforce and that it is up to staff and the City Council. Mr. Barnhart ask d that the Commission provide clarification by adding conditions to address such issues a hours of operation, dust, and noise. Commissioner Westgaard asked if the application c uld withdraw his application. Mr. Barnhart stated yes he could. He explained that toff would be forced to act, and he questioned what standing the city had to enforce, whe the conditions are not clear. He stated that the Commission has the opportunity t clarify their goals and move the issue forward to the City Council. Commissioner Lemke stated he would like. to see staff, the property owner, anc~ the residents work together to remedy the situation. Commissioner Staul asked the applicant what would be the financial impact of oving the outdoor operation to the west. Mr. Plaisted stated he could not answer the qu~e tion at this time. Commissioner Scott stated he did not feel financial consideration was th Planning Commission's issue. NIr. Barnhart stated tkiat the Commission has heard the is ues and concerns, with the option for an additional building for the sandblasting. Hen ted that this is a use in an intensive industrial zone. He .asked that the Commission make th it