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Planning Commission Minutes August 8, 2006 --------------------------- Page 3 Toth property in 2 - 3 years, but that will not be the case. He asked what the plan was for reclamation. He stated that after five acres were mined, reclamation should have been started. He stated that the only reclamation that has occurred on the 120 acres of the Toth property is along the fence line and no top soil is placed. He stated the property was left flat as a putting green. He asked if the landowners were going to be reimbursed for the impacts. He stated there are people who want to sell, but he did know who would want to build a home close to the noise and fumes of an asphalt plant. Mr. Lawson stated he did not find language in the 1994 EIS to allow an asphalt plant. Tom and Eileen Schulze, 11661225 Avenue -Eileen Schulze stated that she counted 30 plus truck every 15 minutes on 225~h to head both north and south on Highway 169. She stated there are no acceleration lanes, only a turn lane. She stated that often the belly dump trucks are lined up and the intersection is not side enough for two trucks, and often four trucks will be lined up waiting to get onto Highway 169. Some drivers who are waiting, will block their driveway so that they cannot get out. The trucks are dusty, loud, and use their jake brakes. She stated that trucks coming from Baldwin Township need to slow down on 225 Avenue. Ms. Shulze stated that Highway 169 is already so busy, and she questioned how the number of trucks could stay the same, if they were going to add trucks bringing recycled asphalt. She also questioned the air quality, and that the asphalt plant on 221 already smells so back she cannot sit outside in her yard because it gives her a headache. She did not feel the intersection at 225~h Avenue and Highway 169 was adequate to handle the existing truck traffic. John Quade, representing Bauerly Brothers, Inc. - Explained that State specifications change, requiring them to bring in recycled asphalt and import certain types of rock, which are combined with local materials to meet those specifications. This lowers the cost to the taxpayers and produces a good product. Given the price of oil, it is advantageous for the state, county and cities to use a local provider. He stated he did not have the data to determine the life of the plant, but that they would be open to have the use reviewed after ten years. Mr. Quade stated that it was his understanding this area was dedicated at a gravel corridor. He stated that they are looking at putting in their own plant in the future. He stated that this site is not a permanent location. He also noted that they have a NPDES permit which regulates runoff issues. Chair Lemke asked how many trucks are currently coming in and out of the site. Mr. Quade stated that it varies from day to day, from none to a large number. He noted that do not sell to retail users and the plant will only be used to service projects. He estimated there are 30 trucks some days, and only 5 or 6 other days. Chair Lemke asked if they will be hauling both gravel and asphalt on a regular basis. Mr. Quade stated there is a limit as to the amount of truck traffic the pit can handle, and they will either be shipping out gravel or hauling in materials and mixing. The material will go out as road aggregate or bituminous. Chair Lemke asked how far the trucks travel on 225 Avenue before reaching the Highway 169 intersection. Mr. Quade stated it was approximately'/a to 1/3 mile. Chair Lemke suggested that Bauerly pave that portion of 225~h Avenue to reduce dust. Mr. Quade stated that they could look at that issue, but that they currently have success using water or calcium chloride for dust control. Commissioner Westgaard asked if Bauerly expected the number of trucks to decrease or increase. Mr. Quade stated that if there is an increase, it will be slight at given times, since they can only get so many trucks in and out.