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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 12, 2014 report. These conditions are based on the aggregate materials stockpile allowance in the 1-2 Zoning District. The Planner pointed out that there are issues relative to operating this type of use in the City relative to impacts on traffic as well as City infrastructure. The applicant has indicated a willingness to pay the City $.15 per ton for the concrete batch that leaves the site, similar to the arrangement that the City has with Fra -Dor. The Planner noted that this would provide the City the ability to recoup some of the costs associated with road damage. He noted that the haul route proposed would be from Spruce Street to South Owasso Blvd. to Country Drive to Little Canada Road and to the southbound 35E ramp to the freeway. The Planner noted that the Country Drive/Little Canada Road intersection is very congested at certain times of the day. The Planner noted that the City is not obligated to amend the Zoning Code to allow this use. Joe Miessen, PCiRoads, reported that he has reviewed the City Planner's report and agree to most of the conditions outlined in the report. The only exception is that the Planner is suggesting that once the use ceases, the site be returned to its current state. The Schrier's are requesting that the gravel base be left in place. Duray asked if there were any State or County mandates that would require Little Canada to accommodate this use. The Planner replied that there were not. He noted that for many projects of this nature, the use is accommodated within the MN DOT right-of-way; and when that happens, the City has no zoning authority over the use. Schwalbach asked how many trucks would be hauling and over what time period. Miessen reported that the time period would be August 1, 2014 through September 1, 2015, but the actual activity would occur over two 30 -day time periods within that date range. Miessen estimated the number of truck at 30 to 45 per hour at peak times. Schwalbach asked if Miessen has looked at how the Country Drive/Little Canada Road intersection functions. Miessen replied that he has and that this is the best situation that he could find. Schwalbach asked the hours of operation. Miessen replied that they would likely operate 12 hours per day during the week and 8 to 10 on weekends. Schwalbach noted that there is a City ordinance that would dictate hours of operation. Duray asked about equipment height on the site. Miessen indicated that there would be one silo approximately 20 feet in height and two ready -mix units will be about 6 feet high. Miessen indicated that they would do dust - 12 -