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Planning Commission Minutes Page 4 August 8, 2006 --------------------------- Commissioner Scott asked if Bauerly had an estimate as to when the area would be mined out. Mr. Quade stated that it would depend on the volume of gravel found, and the specifications required for the aggregate. He stated that it would be difficult to estimate, since adding other materials will extend the life of the gravel on site. Teresa Lawson, 22715 Baldwin St NW - Stated that 225 Avenue is directly across from the Elk River Landfill, so they also have all those trucks to contend with, making it almost impossible to get in and out at times. She stated that they already have to deal with the smell of the asphalt plant on 221 Avenue, their many trucks, and expanded hours. She did not understand why MnDOT did not have comments on this request. She questioned why three asphalt plants were needed, within 300 yards of each other. She felt that Elk River and Livonia Township were not "on the same page." She stated that the traffic on 225~h Avenue has increased significantly, due to new residential development residents using it to access Highway 169. She questioned what the City's plans are for the Highway 169 Corridor. Chair Lemke stated that the City's Comprehensive Plan was adopted in 1994 and includes their plan for this comdor. Jeff Lawson stated that they were told the next Highway 169 overpass would be constructed at County Road 4 in Zimmerman, and that the 221 Avenue intersection was next. Corrunissioner Offerman asked for clarification on the existing asphalt plants. Ms. Haug explained that there is one on the west side of Highway 169 north of 221 Avenue, and the one located on the east side of Highway 169 at the 209??? Avenue alignment is currently closed. Commissioner Offerman asked how long it has been closed. Ms. Haug stated she estimates approximately 2 months. Mr. Lawson stated that he felt asking Bauerly Brothers the number of trucks that would be utilizing the was a simple question; what is today's count, and how much will it increase? Commissioner Anderson stated that the Planning Commission will make their recommendation based on information that is available, and the final decision will be made by the City Council. Mr. Lawson asked what it the time frame for starting their asphalt operation. Mr. Quade stated that they would start shortly after City Council approval, since they have work to start in Sherburne County and Elk River. Joel Krupicka, 21850 Brook Road - 8 property owner of 40 acre-parcel southeast of the subject property - Stated that at some point, the zoning for properties in the area will change to 2 1/z-acre minimum lot size, and asked what will happen to this property. Mr. Barnhart stated that if the conditional use permit is approved, the conditions of approval are in place throughout time. A "grandfathered" use is allowed to continue until the use stops. If it is not a "grandfather" case, if a use ceases for a period of one year, it cannot be resumed without going through the process again. Also, if the applicant wished to expand or relocate the operation, a new application would be required. Mr. Quade stated that Bauerly plans to mine the entire site and they are not looking to change what was originally approved. Sean Ladd, 11631219 Avenue -Stated that he owns 15 acres south of the Toth property, and that he is concerned about the smell and dust from the existing operations. He stated he would also be concerned about the unpact on residential development and property values.