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ITEM # 6.1. .ver MEMORANDUM TO: Planning Commission FROM: Rebecca Haug, Environmental Administrator ~~ DATE: September 14, 2006 SUBJECT: Amended Conditional Use Permit for Mineral ExcavationlHot Mix Asphalt Plant by Bauerly Bros., Inc./ P.H. CU 06-20 At the August 8, 2006 Planning Commission meeting, the request by Bauerly Bros., Inc. to operate a Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) plant and trucking operation on the Ernest Toth site for construction of state, county, township and local roadways was tabled pending further information. Staff has worked with Bauerly Bros., Inc. to come to a consensus on the following. Traffic level: Staff has added language to the CUP which allows for up to 35 trucks a day unless prior approval is given by the Environmental Administrator for special cases. Traf c: Staff is requiring Bauerly Bros., Inc. to work with MnDOT to determine if any improvements to the highway intersection are required. From the attached memo by Terry Maurer, City Engineer, acceleration lanes would be advisable. ust: The applicant is willing to pave a minimum of 50 feet from 225' Ave NW into the pit to reduce dust. This is consistent with NPDES requirements. dor: Staff has added language to the CUP to address odor: ~ Odor from the hot-mix operation must be controlled. The City recognizes that from time to time odor emissions from the hot-mix asphalt operation will occur, however, if weather conditions make odor noticeable, the operator shall take the appropriate measures to reduce odor. If odor problems can not be resolved by the Operator within 24 hours, the City reserves the right to take appropriate measures to alleviate the problem, including temporary cessation of operations. Interim (IUP) v Conditional use (CUPI: After speaking with the City Attorney, his recommendation is that the City should not change a CUP to a IUP by adding a condition that imposes a sunset date. However, the Attorney felt it appropriate to add conditions that