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Planning Commission Minutes September 14, 2006 Page 5 John Quade, representing Bauerly Brothers, Inc. -Stated that they need to import some hard rock, and the amount depends on the specifications of MnDOT, the county, and developers. Higher volume roads need more imported rock than lower volume roads. He stated they do not have a problem with the lam - 7pm normal hours, but that they will need to ask for an extension for some projects, such as MnDOT because of public safety issues. Mr. Quade noted that Mark Renn of MnDOT did not say MnDOT "requires" acceleration lanes, and that MnDOT is looking to the city to detPt-mine what needs to be done. He agreed that a southbound acceleration lane is needed. He questioned when all improvements would need to be completed, since the plant will only operate a few weeks this fall. He felt the southbound lane could be completed, but that that he would not want their permit to be held up administratively if they were required to complete all intersection improvements before they could operate. Mr. Quade explained that the life of the pit is 15 - 20 years as it is, and would be 10 - 15 years with the asphalt plant. He felt that if a sunset date is needed, they would be agreeable to 15 years, and if an extension is needed, they could apply for an amendment at that time. Eileen Schulze, 11661225th Avenue -She wanted to emphasize that allowing 35 trucks could mean a great number of trips. She has observed 31 - 33 trucks hauling past her house every 15 - 20 minutes and has counted 23 separate haulers. She questioned Ms. Haug's comment that emissions must be dealt with within 24 hours. Ms. Haug stated that she could call the City, or call the operator directly and if no action is taken, they can be asked to cease operations until the problem is corrected. Ms. Schulze stated that the 221St Avenue plant has an odor. Ms. Haug stated that some odor is expected from an asphalt plant, but an unusually strong odor may be caused by a different type of emission. Ms. Schulze stated that the intersection of 225th Avenue and Highway 169 is already congested, since the entrance to the Elk River Landfill is on the intersection. She stated that trucks turning onto 225th Avenue swing wide to miss the light pole, taking up both lanes of the street. She explained that often two trucks sit side by side block the median, waiting to get onto Highway 169. She stated that with the other pit in Livonia Township, there are so many trucks on 225th Avenue. Ms. Schulze questioned why crushed asphalt is being hauled in. She distributed photographs of trucks at 225th Avenue and Highway 169. Mike Canon, representative of Tiller Corporation -Stated Tiller owns the sand and gravel mining operation and asphalt plant at 221St Avenue and Highway 169. Mr. Carron stated that Tiller was required to pave their driveway for dust control when they received approval for their asphalt plant in 1997. He asked that Bauerly Brothers be treated the same as they were treated in 1997. Doug Manthei, 23130 212th Avenue -Stated he operates the gravel pit on the farm to the north of the subject property and his trucks make approximately 15 trips per day on 225th Avenue. He stated that one of his drivers was stopped for making wide turns onto 225th Avenue from off the highway in order to avoid the light pole near the turn lane. He stated that the officer did not ticket the driver for the wide turn, since there are no lines painted on 225th Avenue, but did cite him for other truck violations. Commissioner Westgaard asked if Bauerly will need to import hard rock for the Sherburne County Road 33 project. Mr. Quade stated yes, that all projects require some importing. Commissioner Westgaard asked how much rerycled material is typically used. Mr. Quade