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Planning Commission Minutes Page 2 April 11, 2006 Commissioner Stevens expressed concern with the property line near the railroad trail. He suggested the grading limit be expanded further from the trail in order to protect trees. Ms. Haug stated the applicant has gravel deposits stored in the area. Chair Lemke opened the public hearing. There being no one to speak to this issue, Chair Lemke closed the public hearing. Commissioner Stevens sated he would like a no disturbance buffer of 300 feet near the trail. David Balanski, applicant representative-Stated Midwest Asphalt does not want to increase the setback. He stated there are valuable assets underneath this location. He stated the elevations in the setback area are very steep and would not make a difference to the trail. He stated most of the oaks in the area have blackheart and were not included in the Environmental Impact Statement. Commissioner Stevens questioned if a 200 feet setback would be acceptable to the applicant. Ms. Haug stated she has been trying to negotiate 200 feet with the applicant. Chair Lemke questioned how often conditional use permits expire. Mr. Harlicker stated they go with the life of the property but this conditional use permit had an expiration of 20 years as a condition. Commissioner Scott requested the comments from GRE be incorporated into the conditional use permit. MOVED BY COMMISSIONER STEVENS AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER ANDERSON TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AGREEMENT IN THE STAFF REPORT WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS ADDED: 1. A 200 FOOT NO DISTURBANCE SETBACK BE MAINTAINED ON THE WEST PROPERTY LINE. 2. ALL COMMENTS OF GRE BE ADDRESSED. MOTION CARRIED 6-1. Chair Lemke opposed. 5.2. Request by Shepherds Inn Daycare, Inc., for Conditional Use Permit at Solid Rock Church, Public Hearing-Case No. CU -6-05 Mr. Leeseberg stated the applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to operate a school and daycare. He discussed student numbers, parking, and standards for issuance of a conditional use permit. Conunissioner Scott questioned if any fencing is required for safety. Chair Lemke opened the public hearing.